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Special needs caregivers in Califon, NJ

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Mackenzie S.


Chester, NJ

$10-15/hr

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My college goal and beyond is working with special needs children because I think they are such loving and kind hearted people. I have had 3 years working with a girl who has autism and down syndrome to where she does not have verbal skills. These people light up my life!
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Renee M.


Lebanon, NJ

$16-21/hr

New Yet Enthusiastic

Hello, my name is Renée. I am new to Flemington and looking for work. If interested I'd love to chat more.
Hi I'm Izzy, I'm back up for the winter from Florida Southern College! I have experience being a life guard/swim coach/ swim instructor for 3 summers now, working with children of all ages. I have also babysat for toddles and gave private swimming lessons to children 4-11 and children on the Autism spectrum. I volunteered for...

Kristen S.


Hampton, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Teacher And Fun Sitter! :)

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently seeking summer employment as a babysitter, due to COVID-19 the summer camp where I am a program director has shut down. I am a certified Kindergarten-12th grade art teacher and am very creative, I love to do arts and crafts! During the school year I am under contract at a local middle school as a special education...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Kristen to care for our 2-year-old daughter during the summer of 2020, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is a gifted and natural educator, and she went above and beyond to teach and guide my daughter. She planned and prepared activities every...

Julie C.

Joanne W.


Bedminster, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of babysitting experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Experience with special needs.
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Jaimee G.


High Bridge, NJ

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Hard-Working Caregiver

I have been a youth counselor for at-risk and special needs teenagers with behavorial issues for three years total. I am dedicated to providing a safe learning environment where those with special needs can thrive. I am very passionate about reading the latest research and using the very best techniques I can find to provide the...

Margaret P.


Bedminster, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

EMT, Lifeguard, And Babysitter

I am a rising college freshman with 4+ years of experience. I am a certified EMT, lifeguard, and have worked with children with special needs. I am comfortable with all kinds of pets (farm animals included). I have my own car, so driving kids to and from activities is no issue.
Margaret can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Sheila D.


Chester, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am comfortable and have experience with various developmental disabilities, special needs, both as a personal care assistant and professional counselor .
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Chloe D.


Morristown, NJ

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Chloe D. I babysat three kids for the past two summers part-time, when I started the youngest was 6 months old! I had so much fun with them, but I just returned back to school at Lehigh University! I have a lot of experience with both children and animals from working at summer camps, to helping in the special needs classrooms...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Agata K.


Milford, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Agata and I'm 42 years old. I graduated with a master's degree in education from Nicolaus Capernicus University in Torun, Poland, with a specialization in special education. I have over 18 years of experience working with children. The last 6 years I have spent working with special needs children aged 3 to 8 in a...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our...

Monika S.

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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bonnie is an exceptionally dedicated and talented teacher. She successfully tutored our daughters (who are both autistic) for their Bat Mitvahs. She comes up with great ideas for activities with children. Our daughters always looked forward to being with her."

Gayle R.

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Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...

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Susan K.


Frenchtown, NJ

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Suzie, and I just love being around children and have been taking care of them for most of my life. I started babysitting at 16, and at 18 I began work at a daycare where I worked for almost 9 years. While working there, I took care of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, grade schoolers, and special needs children. I also...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My daughter loves when Suzie comes over. She has babysat for me many times the last couple years and is a lovely, playful person. And is very good around our 2 dogs. "

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul M.

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

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Cierrah W.


Dunellen, NJ

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver Who Love Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over five years of experience in child care. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from newborn to 14 years old, including those with special needs....
Cierrah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as a caring babysitter. "

Dip R.

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Alyssa T.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-27/hr10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katherine is a natural with kids! She is absolutely wonderful. She enjoys babysitting and is a warm and caring person! I highly recommend her for your childcare!"

Andrea P.

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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Tamar

For the past several years (2015-current) I have been working as a caretaker for senior citizens in their homes. The job entails: cooking, dressing, baking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping my clients company. Also I play piano and make some craft decorations. My past clients had enjoyed listening to me playing piano. It...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Califon, NJ

Kristen S.

5.0

We hired Kristen to care for our 2-year-old daughter during the summer of 2020, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is a gifted and natural educator, and she went above and beyond to teach and guide my daughter. She planned and prepared activities every day, including arts and crafts,...

- Julie C.

Agata K.

5.0

Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our directions well and was always...

- Monika S.

Bonnie R.

5.0

Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as part of our family.

- Hayley M.

Claudia H.

5.0

I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver; she's a mentor, a confidante,...

- Care member

Susan K.

5.0

My daughter loves when Suzie comes over. She has babysat for me many times the last couple years and is a lovely, playful person. And is very good around our 2 dogs.

- Care member

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