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Amanda M.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm an experienced and caring nanny and educator. I worked as a full time nanny for over 2 years. I have over 18 years experience babysitting and teaching. As an undergraduate Theater Arts major I encourage creativity. I love singing and music. I hold my MA in education and have taught and tutored at all grade levels. As an...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

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, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

I am very passionate about caring for children of special needs. This is because my younger sister is developmentally delayed herself. Growing up learning about her disability made me want to do my best to make her life the highest quality that it can be. I work in my church's nursery where I currently have two infants with...
Currently have 8 months experience working in group home with individuals with mental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. Also have experience in daycare and child care profession.
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Janielle G.


Mount Bethel, PA

$14/hr1 yrs exp

Hello I Love Taking Care Of Kids!

I have babysat a few times before and I love doing it. I love working with kids and I've helped kids in the past. When I was in high-school I worked with special needs kids and it was the best thing I had ever done in high school. I am currently attending Kutztown University for a Bachelor's degree in Law. I always made sure...
Janielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Trista V.


Blairstown, NJ

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Interactive Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a trained lifeguard, certified caregiver, first aid, CPR, aed certified, and an Eagle scout. I am also BLS certified and wilderness survival first aid cert. I'm in the process of obtaining my CNA license! I helped raise my 3 younger siblings and help families for the community. I am very interactive with the kids I watch,...
Trista can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brigita H.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Practiced In ABA Therapy

I have a strong passion for working with children on the spectrum and have been practicing ABA therapy in the classroom for 1.5 years. I love all children!
I have 2. 5-3 years of experience working with children with autism. I enjoy watching them grow and learn community based life.
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Ally K.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/CHHA Special Needs

Hello! My name is Ally, I am a compassionate LPN with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to positions in both public and private healthcare environments. Adept at meeting patient needs in a timely manner and focused on promoting wellness. I have experience with geriatrics in long term care units at a 130 bed skilled...
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Robin A.


Blairstown, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Formerly a supervisor for a group home of 36. I am a certified mental Health tech. I have worked with children from 2 weeks to 18 years of age. Was also a CNA and worked with Alzheimer's patients in nursing homes and privately. I love taking of people with special needs!
Hello my name is Laura, I have been working as a medical assistant in rehabilitation/nursing homes, doctors office and hospital settings. I have worked with people with brain damage, stroke, mental illness, mental and physical disabilities, children with muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cystic fibrosis, cilica diese,...
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Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

5.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Alexandria C.


Easton, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 11-boy & 16-girl). My youngest spent the first 2 weeks in NICU so I also have experience w/special needs babies as my son was one! I have a degree in Art Education and taught Mixed Media Art to middle & high school level students as well as Science @ the...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Alex was great with my 4 year old son. She immediately built rapport as soon as she entered my home and had my son engaged, talking, and laughing right away. I felt comfortable to leave him and it was a huge relief to know he was having a great time and was well...

Arielle A.

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Connie L.


Stroudsburg, PA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Loving Provider

I have been a home health aid since 2000, and have a special education degree. I have taken care of the disabled ( both mental and physical challenged and sometimes both). I have experience and have very caring and kind heart. I do my best to care and be helpful for people in my care. I have experience with all ages from...
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Chantel R.


Newton, NJ

$26-30/hr11 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Former CHHA nurse certified. CPR and First aide certified. Love all activities indoor and outdoor. Can help with child development milestones and achievements as well as tutoring and teaching. Extremely organized and have a flexible schedule. Trained with children of all ages from newborn/infant-teens. Have former in home...
Chantel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son."

Cyndi A.

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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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Kristi C.


Newton, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Fun Sitter

I have 20+ years of experience including CPR and first aid training as a previous medical professional. I have experience with infants all the way up to preteen. Babies are held often, needs attended quickly and age appropriate sensory play provided to give them an enriched and engaging environment. As they grow (or older...
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristi is very competent and great with kids of all ages. She's kind and caring."

April L.

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Kristina C.


Newton, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

4.4

(5)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristina and I have worked together twice now, and she is fabulous! She is on time, very thorough, and quick. Her best quality, in my opinion, is her initiative. Because she has experience, she knows what needs to be done with minimal guidance. If there is any gray...

Michelle G.

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Saskeya D.


Stroudsburg, PA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Saskeya, I have 3 years experience of baby sitting. I can assist with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I'm a great cook and I'm very keen and big on safety. I have worked with many families and have also worked with special needs children. I enjoy reading, playing games, taking walks and doing art and crafts with...
Saskeya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Saskeya was an amazing caregiver who took care of my 5 month old daughter and a 2 year old. She took care of my daughter as her own. She also did activities with my 2 year old. Saskeya is polite, well spoken and communicates very well. She also assisted me with...

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Heidi L.


Newton, NJ

$22-35/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a Nanny and babysitter since 2004 to present. I take care from newborn and up, Attend to infants' basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Drive them to school or activities, Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning...
Heidi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Heidi is extremely responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. In addition, she is great with kids of any age group. She's kind and always fun to be around, my kids really love to spend time with her, special when she teach then Spanish lessons and do educational...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia, NJ

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

Alexandria C.

5.0

Alex was great with my 4 year old son. She immediately built rapport as soon as she entered my home and had my son engaged, talking, and laughing right away. I felt comfortable to leave him and it was a huge relief to know he was having a great time and was well cared for.

- Arielle A.

Chantel R.

5.0

Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son.

- Cyndi A.

Kristi C.

5.0

Kristi is very competent and great with kids of all ages. She's kind and caring.

- April L.

Kristina C.

5.0

Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina displayed incredible patience. She engaged Z with playtime, read to her, and took her out for walks. She was always punctual and communicative, and...

- Care member

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