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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Eileen C.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

No availability at this time. Experience in hospitals, nursing homes and home care as a Certified Nurse Aid. Certified yoga instructor, adults, seniors, and children/children with special needs.
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!"

Julie V.

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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Raised Four Of My Own!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle took care of my 1 and 3 year old daughters. She was always punctual and professional. She has a gentle voice with the kids and they were well taken care of. Our oldest has behavior issues and speech delay and was able to go through a smooth day with...

Barbara C.

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Lisa S.


Raritan, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am available evenings after 4 p.m. and weekends. I'm also available for overnights and weekends/weeks. Below, you will find a little about me. I look forward to chatting as soon as you're able so you can get to know me better. I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can accommodate you and your...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa is a wonderful person; very friendly and great with children."

Andrea G.

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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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Yuny Z.


Bridgewater, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.
5.0
"I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some experience working and caring for people with a spinal cord...

Helder M.

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Jenna K.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a very passionate individual who loves working with children/ adults with special needs. I have worked in many day programs. I spent most of my time in behavioral center programs. I also substitute in local school districts as a special ed teachers aid.
5.0
"Jenna was very sweet and patient."

Sherri K.

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Edna N.


Hillsborough, NJ

$13-49/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
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Briana C.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Briana is a very sweet, reliable person. She will always be there when you need her and sometimes even on call. She pours her heart into the children and loves what she does! She will be the best nanny but also a friend to your child/children. You won't ever regret...

Carol S.

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Natasha E.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Fluent in ASL, great with all ages. Have worked with infants as young as 2 weeks old. As well as children and infants with medical and special needs. CPR certification, currently working in a hospital as a technician. Have a huge knowledge of...
Natasha can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!"

Patricia N.

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Christine B.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an elementary teacher and mother with two boys with ADHD. As a teacher, I have also been blessed with students in my classroom with Asperger's, ADHD, Dyslexia, MD, and learning disabilities. While I am a certified special education teacher, I have also been lucky enough to have wonderful relationships with my colleagues and...
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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keri is an amazing person. She took very good care of my kids and my kids absolutely adore her as well as myself. She is very reliable, caring and has been great. I would take her back in a heartbeat. She already had a job lined up but she watched my kids until she...

Mary Ann W.

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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

4.2

(7)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christie, Provided excellent child care for our 2 children she is kind, loving and professional! my kids loved her and consider her part of our family. When i left for work i always felt confident that my kids were in good hands! I highly recommend her. "

Karen L.

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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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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...

Johanna F.

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Eric R.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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Gabriela P.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with two decades of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My previous babysitting roles have reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly, which helps me connect with children of all ages. I firmly...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Little K. is not to make new friends easy. He can be very cold to strangers, but not to Gabriela. Within an hour they were best friends."

Sam S.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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 and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is terrific! She's come to help our household with cleaning, organizing and has cared for our infant daughter when our nanny was ill. Magnolia is dependable, very hard working, smart and considerate. I've recommended her to friends to help with...

Yulieth P.

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Katherine B.


South Bound Brook, NJ

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Califon, NJ

Gabriela C.

5.0

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

- Gabriela H.

Eileen C.

5.0

Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!

- Julie V.

Michelle B.

5.0

Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are looking far an attentive, punctual and...

- Courtney F.

Lisa S.

5.0

Lisa is a wonderful person; very friendly and great with children.

- Andrea G.

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.

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