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Margaret S.


Neptune, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support

5.0

(3)

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I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia. I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, respite care, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an...

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of several wonderful people who were either in need of care or were under in home hospice care. I love caring for people in need no matter what the circumstances. I also an do a lot of hospice work-the greatest honor to do for anyone. I've cared for people with cancer, Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's, CHF,...
Shawn can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Shawn has been a caregiver for my wife for a few weeks . She is very thorough and professional with all of my wife's needs along with that she is a very caring individual. Also she does all the little extra things. I would highly recommend Shawn she is a...

Daniel C.

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Shanice C.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

4.2

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked in a group home for going on 5 years now with 3 older ladies and 5 guys with special needs , everyday I prepared them dinner give them showers snacks and meds I am BLS certified and Med certified and love doing what I do ... I also work in hospital in operating room where helping people means everything to me
5.0
"We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several...

Johanna P.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 5-ages 39-23. I have 6 grands. I am highly experienced in child care and also children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, BPD, anxieties and bipolar. They need different attention and I get along very well with them also. I care for elderly, hospice and disabled people also. I have a knack for getting along...
Shawn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shawn is exceptionally warm and clearly loves being around children. Her experience being a mom to a child with special needs makes her extremely patient and kind. She is tech savvy and will send video clips of your kids throughout the day. An extra perk of having...

Paul B.

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Gina D.


Eatontown, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey! "

Eric P.

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Princess W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Love Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Princess I've been a nanny/babysitter since college. I have worked with children of all ages from new born until the age of 16. I aslo have experience working with multiple children at the same time with different age ranges. I have also worked with children who have special needs and difficulties such as ADHD, asthma,...
Princess can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her."

Carmelmen D.

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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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & 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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Maureen B.


Spring Lake, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of three children ages 21, 17, and 15. I have taught children how to swim for 31 years. I also have experience with children who have special needs including Down syndrome and autism. I love working with children. I understand the importance of keeping them on schedules with sleep, studies, and playtime. I have...
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maureen did it all for us! We hired her as a housekeeper and she was willing and able to take on more responsibilities. Her roll has included housekeeping, child care, nanny, babysitting, dog walker and dog sitting."

Sarah Marie M.

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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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, respite care

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
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Kevin H.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Tourism Management

I am a young professional, recently graduated in Tourism, with experience in caring for people with special needs at a camp, where I learned to foster their independence and provide a safe, motivating environment. I speak three languages, enabling me to connect well with people from diverse cultures, and I excel in teamwork,...
Kevin can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia
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Jennifer R.


Neptune, NJ

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Jennifer I'm from the beautiful island of Jamaica I'm married to my best friend for over 20 years I have a wonderful son And a beautiful daughter in law I love people Especially people with special needs I believe God created them for a reason One of that reason is to show us who they are and also to show us who...
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Kristen W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen and I am a fun, easy going, and loving caregiver. I have been caring for children for what seems like my whole life! My experience ranges broadly from working with adults/children with special needs to infants starting at age 3 mo. Most people would describe me as an old soul and a great listener....
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lisbeth S.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider for all Ages

I have a degree in Special Education with a minor in Art. During my time in college, I wanted to combine these majors into an Art Therapy focus but it was not available at that time. I have worked in daycare/learning centers over 15 years. My experience in both fields has enabled me to work with all age groups, infants through...
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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: Travel, grocery shopping
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.

I currently work for a non profit agency who specializes in individuals with developmental disabilities. I have 8 years and continuing of experience.
As a formal and reserved individual with three years of childcare experience, I am passionate about fostering the growth and development of children. I welcome the opportunity to care for a maximum of two children, ranging from newborns to preteens. I am skilled at supervising children while swimming and am willing to share...
Maryann can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kevin H.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver Dedicated To Empowering Independence

I am a young professional, recently graduated in Tourism, with experience in caring for people with special needs at camp Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, where I learned to foster their independence and provide a safe, motivating environment. I speak three languages, enabling me to connect well with people from diverse cultures,...
I've cared for Autistic, ADHD, Down syndrome, Alzheimer and dementia patients for over 20 years. I'm very patient, loving and caring individual. I've worked at facilities and homes. Caring for others is what I do best. I'm currently looking for full-time or part-time.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Belmar, NJ

Margaret S.

5.0

Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an absolute gem of a person. Maggie...

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Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn provided warm, skilled and extremely attentive care for my mom. (Mom has a brain disease and requires both day and night care, and help with all her activities of daily living.) Shawn treated mom like a family member. She carefully following our instructions about keeping mom clean, dry, safe,...

- Christa T.

Shanice C.

5.0

We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several years' experience working in a...

- Johanna P.

Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn started with us about 2 years ago. She’s been incredible with our son and a dream for our family. At this point she’s like family to us! She’s patient, kind and so caring with him. For us it doesn’t get any better than Shawn. She’s always reliable, available at the last minute and always...

- Care member

Gina D.

5.0

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!

- Eric P.

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