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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

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Andrea G.

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Michelle H.


Morristown, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children. I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful . I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies. She is very gentle, polite and extremely professional ....

Amy A.

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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & 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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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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Colleen has been a very loving and nurturing caregiver for our three young boys. She makes sure that they are stimulated and have fun every day - she reads them lots of books, plays fun games, and takes them on creative "adventures". One of our children has...

Tim L.

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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
"wonderful and great with our son"

Stacey And Joe B.

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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

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have a 9 month old son and Christie has been our trusted babysitter since we moved to New Jersey. She is always on time, dependable, and so sweet and caring to our son. I always ask her to come over early when she babysits so she can see our son before he goes to...

Kristina 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, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Carpooling, light cleaning
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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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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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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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...
5.0
"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "

Lynn W.

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Karen A.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...
5.0
"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."

Jacqueline G.

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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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Megan C.


Morristown, NJ

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Blanca V.


Cedar Knolls, NJ

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Available Care Giver For Elderly And Special Needs Children

I have worked for Bayada nurses, also for loving care which are facilities that provide care for elderly, special needs, and hospice patients.
Blanca can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Califon, NJ

Lisa S.

5.0

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

- Andrea G.

Michelle H.

5.0

She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own. she still babysits for me whenever I...

- Vanessa V.

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.

Jenna K.

5.0

Jenna was very sweet and patient.

- Sherri K.

Briana C.

5.0

Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!

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