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Special needs caregivers in Blairstown, NJ

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Alyssa T.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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Alyssa T.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$25-27/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "

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Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family was lucky enough to have Abigail in our lives for six months. She was loved not only by my husband and myself but our two daughters whom she spends hours creating games with taking to the park making snacks for and genuinely showing them love. I would...

Nicoelle J.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Genevieve P.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Carolyn L.


Washington, NJ

$18-23/hr

Friendly, Compassionate, Nurturing.

I currently work for an elder gentleman who is terminal during the week. I only mention that since I don't have a health care resume. I bathe, change diapers, massage feet, light house cleaning and cooking. Take his wife on occasion too the store or run errands, I am very friendly and work well with adults and children.
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Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Colleen has been part of our family for three years and she has been terrific. She is sweet with the children and they have a genuine connection. Colleen keeps a structured day, which the children enjoy. That day leaves room for fun activities, learning, and...

Chris E.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
5.0
"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"

Gabriela H.

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Laura K.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have dedicated my time working with students with special needs and disabilities. I have two grown sons and I am looking for employment where I can engage children and watch them strive.
Hi! My name is Sammy, I am 19 years old and i'd love to help with your little ones! I am comfortable enforcing household rules and ensuring children's safety. I am also willing to assist with tasks such as cooking, meal preparation, carpooling and housekeeping! My First Aid and CPR training, as well as my experience with...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amanda S.


Sparta, NJ

$20-31/hr6 yrs exp

Crafty, Organized, Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Amanda! I am looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I start my job as a Special Education Teacher. I am 23 years old and I recently graduated from TCNJ with a Master's in Elementary Special Education. I have experience working at a daycare for 4 years where I was an assistant teacher in the toddler...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around old people . Seniors are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about seniors because they can be of such great influence for you and how lovely they can be. I have...
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Deborah M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny For Any Age!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience with infants up to 12-year-olds. In past jobs I've gotten breakfasts ready, put children on their school bus, picked up children from their school bus, pick up from daycare, bathed, done laundry, helped with homework, experienced working with special needs, played with, etc for my clients. I have a...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tara U.


Succasunna, NJ

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

I was a special education paraprofessional for 5 years. I am familiar and comfortable with ASD, ADHD, ODD, ERI and more. I am currently working in education as a school counselor.
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Krystyn D.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Caring, patient, caregiver with experience with maby different handicapped situations. 2 siblings have difficulties so I have had experience since childhood as well as experience with other
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Alyssa F.


Martins Creek, PA

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Grad Student Available For Babysitting, Tutoring, Pet Sitting, Etc!

My name is Alyssa. I am currently a graduate student studying Speech Language Pathology at DeSales University. I have years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for years at a camp for children who stutter. I love hiking, crafting, and baking!
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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Adrienne R.


Landing, NJ

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Ready To Be A Partial Member To A Family!

Hello! my name is Adrienne and I am 22 years old. I started babysitting when I was 14 years old for two children, one being autistic. I helped with homework, made dinner, prepped with lunches for the next day, helping with bathing, and got them dressed for bedtime. I became a part time nanny for that family for 5+ years. I also...
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi I'm Alexa! I am energetic and caring and looking to support you with your child's safety and development. I have about 10 years of experience with children from ages 1-12 and up. I love to be a helping hand in anyway that I can be for the parent and the child. I am very creative and can come up with activities to keep the...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

My name is Judy, I have over 25 years of experience in private child care. My mother and I ran a private daycare out of our home in NY. We took care of over 20 children a day. I now have 3 kids of my own (ages 7, 12, and 15) My eldest is on the autism spectrum so I do have personal experience with children with special needs. I...
Judy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I enjoy working with children and consider myself very patient. I have worked mostly with adults with special needs but my career goal is to work with children.
Emely can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Blairstown, NJ

Alyssa T.

5.0

Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her

- Care member

Abigail D.

5.0

Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances. Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my daughter was 2.5 and my son was a...

- Marissa A.

Maya D.

5.0

Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and cooks without being asked and I have...

- Mia D.

Colleen F.

5.0

Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our toddler. Any family would be lucky to...

- Brianna F.

Gabriela C.

5.0

Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you

- Gabriela H.

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