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Special needs caregivers in Avenel, NJ

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Louise Marie C.


Avenel, NJ

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

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Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet...
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5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs
Josefina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

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Malka S.


Union, NJ

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"

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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...

Steven C.

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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"

Steven W.

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Dee J.


Staten Island, NY

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...
Dee can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the needs of the family. Dee has a great rapport with my parents, especially my father, who suffers from lewy body...

Diana H.

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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...

Daniel R.

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Nicole S.


Woodbridge, NJ

$24-53/hr12 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

Ashley W.

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with him in her care. I would highly recommend Theo for...

Julia F.

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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Kimberly W.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...

Heidi C.

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Dana J.


Union, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...

France J.

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Kens S.


Rahway, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Supportive Role Model

I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
5.0
"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family members. He makes it his responsibility to get to know his...

Ashley G.

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Gianna C.


Staten Island, NY

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old. I'm am a very family friendly person I love all children. All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to play. She is a natural with kids I've never seen her more dedicated to something more then the look on a child's...

Donna C.

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Tahira R.


Staten Island, NY

$16-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"Tahiti was on time, congenial, caring, and careful. I highly recommend her!"

Susan S.

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Robyn P.


Fords, NJ

$22-28/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet. "

Courtney B.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...

Richard F.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avenel, NJ

Josefina A.

5.0

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

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Malka S.

4.0

Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...

- Care member

Sharifa F.

5.0

We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!

- Steven C.

Zorel M.

5.0

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her

- Steven W.

Dee J.

5.0

Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the needs of the family. Dee has a great rapport with my parents, especially my father, who suffers from lewy body dementia. She just knows how to...

- Diana H.

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