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Special needs caregivers in Chester, 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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Paige H.


Chester, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi - I'm Paige! I'm 26 years old, currently living in Chester, NJ and am looking for opportunities to babysit locally. I have around 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages (infants, toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers) & of all backgrounds (special needs, etc.). References are available upon request! I am easygoing...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Natalie B.


Chester, NJ

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Natalie and I am a rising Senior. Right now I live in Chester with my family and love kids! I have been babysitting since I was 16 and have lots of experience. For two summers I was a full time babysitter for two boys and I have babysat my young girl cousins countless times. I am patient, creative, caring, and...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mackenzie S.


Chester, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is MacKenzie, I love taking care of children and pets. I started out babysitting for a close family friends who's child is special needs. From than on I knew that I loved everyone kind of child. I am certified by my school in CPR. I am 24 years old and have my own car. I am going to college to become a special...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Eric R.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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

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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My children were very comfortable with Christie. "

Venous T.

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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 4 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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Karen A.


Hackettstown, NJ

$10-15/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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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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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

Julie V.

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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experinced Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maya I am a 27-year-old college student. I currently have a full time nanny job and am only available for weekends and date nights. My experience ranges from Newborns fresh out of the NICU to adults with various types of special needs. I have experience as an New born care specialist as well as a house manager. I...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would hire Maya again in a heartbeat! From the moment she started working for us, I knew she would blend really well into our family. And she ended up working for us for 3 years :)"

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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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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, NJ

Christie M.

5.0

My children were very comfortable with Christie.

- Venous T.

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

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.

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.

Karen A.

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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