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Special needs caregivers in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

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Carlie F.


Atlantic Highlands, NJ

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

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I was formerly employed at Brain Balance, a holistic approach to developmental delays where I have experience working one on one with children who have ASD, cerebal palsy, ADHD, ODD, etc. I pride myself in keeping an energetic and fun attitude and always pointing out the positives in each kid. I truly love spending time with...
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Terriann M.


Atlantic Highlands, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time After School Caregiver

Hello! My name is Terri-Ann. I am an Early Intervention Therapist and have worked with children professionally from toddler through High School in settings as broad as babysitting in the home, therapeutic intervention practitioner, public school educator, Sunday School teacher or Mad Scientist! I am safety conscious,...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Amanda B.


Hazlet, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Michelle L.


Hazlet, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Older Teens Looking To Love Your Little Ones

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...

Rachel C.

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Renee D.


Red Bank, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Holistic Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
5.0
"Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."

Michael L.

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Bette B.


Long Branch, NJ

$15/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....
5.0
"Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your face and brighten your day. She is honest and dependable. Need some company or help with your activities of...

Bari B.

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Felice P.


Red Bank, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Felice to help home school my son. She was absolutely amazing and my son LOVED her. She was so extremely patient with him (she has a very calm and caring demeanor) and she knew exactly how to go about the homeschooling process. Probably more than most...

Sarah B.

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Caroline S.


Long Branch, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading. I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."

Dorothy A.

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Nicole B.


Eatontown, NJ

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is wonderful and such a help to our family! We have worked together since my son was 4 months old. It is very clear to me that working with babies and children is a passion. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our baby and going...

Jaime R.

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Kelly O.


Eatontown, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.
5.0
"In one word Kelly is awesome. So glad to have found a highly qualified professional to care for and spend time with my son. He is 17, special needs, and needs help in all areas, self-care, socialization, academics, life skills. Kelly is flexible in that she will...

jodi F.

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Daniela P.


Oakhurst, NJ

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

During the last year and ad half I have been working with special needs adults, in a respite facility. Being in charge of personal care, daily activities, meals, and cleaning
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning
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Colleen S.


Keansburg, NJ

$50/hr10 yrs exp

DYSLEXIA THERAPIST

DYSLEXIA THERAPIST with over 25 years teaching. experience. I graduated from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, the top school in the country in the field of dyslexia. I am able to assess your child and individualize a program to greatly improve READING, SPELLING, and CURSIVE HANDWRITING. I also pride myself in making...
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Danielle D.


Long Branch, NJ

$15-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Nannny, Tutor

Hi! I am a local elementary education student at Monmouth University looking to aid in childcare. With these crazy times, a flexible and changing schedule is important, and with my classes online I am available any time of the day. Along with assisting in a preschool classroom for four years, I have also been a dange teacher for...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Patricia P.


Long Branch, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Nights And Weekends

Child Care Pet Care Companionship,lite House Keeping,food Prep Hi my name is Patty for short. I have been a certified home health aide for over 4 years with a company and privately. I have been employee of the month several times. I care for my clients as if they are my family. I also do hospice. I am a caring person that will...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Kind, gentle, compassionate and experienced caregiver ready to assist you and your loved one(s). My background as a caregiver is extensive. As an older sister in a family of eight, caring for young ones is something I grew up doing. As a young adult, I started working with children and adults with varied disabilities providing...
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Queen L.


Keansburg, NJ

$17-23/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years experience with child care , I've been nannying for 5 years with small & big families ages New born- teenager, I am reliable, I have experience with special needs as well, im trustworthy, dependable, patient and flexible when it comes to scheduling. -CPR Certified -Fully Vaccinated -Reliable Transportation...
Queen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Rachel S.


Middletown, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Over 10 Years Experience In The Field Of Working With Adults Who Have Developmental Disabilities.

I have 16 years of working experience working and helping adults who have various developmental disabilities. I've worked one on one, in group homes, and in day programs. I've worked with adults who were diagnosed with various developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, cognitive disabilities,...
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Ayana C.


Eatontown, NJ

$27-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there families! I am a 21-year-old energetic nanny that loves to care for all children. I am born and raised in New Jersey and I am a very dedicated and passionate person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs children. I have 2 years of daycare experience working with all ages. In...
Ayana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ayana is so great with my 2 year old son! She is very attentive and energetic, I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help!"

Mayah I.

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Queen L.


Keansburg, NJ

$17-23/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years experience with senior care/ special needs as well , I've been a companion/ caregiver for 4 years I am a certified HHA. I do PT also I always make sure my clients are comfortable I've had 2 cases on care. I worked for an agency for 2 years. I always make sure I'm on top of the medication. I'm available anytime at...
Queen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Atlantic Highlands, NJ

Michelle L.

5.0

Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor and PLAY. She has never been a...

- Rachel C.

Renee D.

5.0

Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family.

- Michael L.

Bette B.

5.0

Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your face and brighten your day. She is honest and dependable. Need some company or help with your activities of daily living? She's your girl!

- Bari B.

Felice P.

5.0

Felice has been such a blessing to our family. My son was 9 months old when Felice started working with us and he was very, very attached to me (mom). She had a wonderful way of letting him get used to her without pushing him. She let him come around on his own time and he absolutely loves her now...

- Whitney Z.

Caroline S.

5.0

Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son.

- Dorothy A.

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