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Rayane S.


Westfield, NJ

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

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Hello, I'm Ray a 26-year-old Brazilian geography teacher, I have been working with kids for the past 6 years. I have experience caring for kids from 12 months old to teenagers, including special needs. I graduated as a geography teacher in 2022. I think we could be a great fit!
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi Parents ! My name is Dayana, I'm 23years old and am a nursing assistant, with 2years experience looking after elderly patients and 5 years experience looking after childrens I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking newborns I will ensure that your...
Dayana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Miriam A.


Staten Island, NY

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

I can work with the mental handicapped and the hearing impaired patients. I have a training on them but I can also work with physically challenged. I am a patient person. I love outdoor activities and would be ready to assist in anyway possible for the better development of the person I am offering my assistance to.
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Kimberly V.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kimberly and I have been babysitting for about 8 years and a full time nanny for about 6yrs. I have had experience with children ages 1month to 12 years old. When I was younger I watched 4 children on a daily basis when they came home from school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with thier homework, fed them dinner,...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Chantau F.


Irvington, NJ

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Am A 30 Year Old Female I'm This Field For 4 Year

Hi my name is chantau, I am a certified home health aid care giver . I am very friendly kind and loving, like meeting new people . and willing to learn new things , surely will do a task that is assigned me when given , am good at transferring patience to wheelchair, bed bath , care for special needs , etc... am open to get to...
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Angela L.


Staten Island, NY

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hello :)

Hi my name is Angela, I work for the doe as a paraprofessional. I have 8 years of experience. I'm currently in graduate school for special education. Looking for part time work after school hours :)
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Valerie R.


Staten Island, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker Berkeley Heights

Hi, my name is Valerie, and my passion in life is working with children. I have been working with children since I was 14 years old and have watched and work with children as young as three months and throughout high school age. I graduated SUNY Cortland in 2015 with a degree in teaching and have been teaching in the NYC school...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Briana S.


Staten Island, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

A Bubbly, Fun Gal Who Loves To Make Kids Happy

Hi all! My name is Briana. I am a trustworthy, fun, responsible woman who loves children. Ever since I was younger I always had a way with kids and knew I had to work with them. Since I was younger I have had experience in babysitting, being a camp counselor for 4-year-olds which consisted of school trips, activities such...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Corie D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABA Therapist

It is important to provide appropriate instruction to students with special needs. Every child has a different learning style. As an educator, it is my passion to provide the tools necessary to succeed. My background is working with students on the autism spectrum, so the emphasis is on positive reinforcement.
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Lydia S.


Westfield, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 2nd and 3rd grade special education teacher. I am a fully certified NJ teacher. I also have an Orton Gillingham reading certificate. I have also worked in a demanding job position (special education setting), where kids are sent out of district due to their functioning levels and their aggressive behaviors. I have a...
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Khatiyah C.


Newark, NJ

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Care Provider Looking For Employment

I am looking for a Part-Time Position to work around my children's school schedule. I have experience in providing care for clients of the Developmental and Physically Disabled population, as well as the elderly and shut-in. I have worked with all age groups, from children to adults and would also be an excellent personal...
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Lynda O.


Sayreville, NJ

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Am a certified nursing assistant and a mother that cares for everyone irrespective of what diagnosis. I am caring , loving and dependable.
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Ashley S.


Cranford, NJ

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter!

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Hi! My name is Ashley and I live in Nutley, NJ. I have 14 years of childcare experience, including babysitting for families, working at preschools/daycares, working with special needs children (specifically ASD). I have experience with infants, toddler's, elementary school, teenagers, twins, and multiple siblings. I am currently...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Thelumusa Z.


Carteret, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Care Giver

Hello my name is Thelmusa Z. and Im a full time care giver. I have worked all over the Tri. State area . Im almost one year here in the New Jersey where me and my family now live in Bridgewater. I have over 10 years experience in working as a live in and live out care giver . I have worked several agencies mostly in CT and NYC ....
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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-30/hr

Special Needs Therapist/sitter

Hi! I am an experienced special needs therapist. I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I'm very creative, organized and also very patient and caring with kids. I'm a Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy recent college graduate with a minor in biology and American Sign Language (ASL). I'm also bilingual, native...
Hello! My name is Emily and I am here to help in any kind of way! If I could describe myself, I would say I'm very compassionate, patience, very organized who has approximately 7 years experience as a caregiver, and I plus have experience with caring individuals whom are under the spectrum(ADHD/Autism!) With myself, your...
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Michelle A.


Roselle Park, NJ

$23-40/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible And Compassionate Childcare Professional

Hi Families! I'm Michelle, a dedicated childcare professional with diverse experience, roles as a babysitter and paraprofessional in classrooms. Alongside my Bachelor's degree in Communications from Kean University, I hold a Nanny Certificate and CPR/First Aid certification. As a family-oriented individual and a pet lover, I...
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
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Julia G.


Staten Island, NY

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Soecial Education Teacher Looking For Full Time Nanny Position

Hello I am Julia! I am 28 years old and I have worked for the Department of Education for 6 years as a special education high school teacher. I am currently planning to take time off from teaching and continue my education with a Masters degree in Psychology. I am looking for a full time nanny/babysitting position that I can...
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Sharon P.


Edison, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

A Caregiver Should Be Courteous, Reliable, Trustworthy and Respectful.

I have four years experience working with special needs children. Passionate would not be the word to describe my love and dedication for what I do. Simple fact that I am given a great responsibility to ensure the well being of special needs children.

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