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Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & 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...

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Payton B.


Stroudsburg, PA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an extremely optimistic, energetic, positive, and nurturing person!! Currently, I am a college student studying Music Therapy to work with special needs children in the future. I attend school online, so I have complete open and flexible availability to accommodate your needs!! I have such a passion for working with...
Payton can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Payton was a wonderful sitter and a joy to have in our home. She helped watch my two girls for 9 months. I needed help with entertaining them while I WFH and ran errands. Payton always played fun games with my girls and even sang to them. She was very patient and...

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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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Lauren M.


Washington, NJ

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, pleasure to meet you! My name is Lauren, and I am located in Annandale NJ. I have 8 years of nannying experience, from ages 4m/o to 14+. I am not only certified in CPR, but am an instructor with AHA, ARC, and HSI. Additionally, I have special needs experience as an ABA therapist. I am pet friendly, and looking forward...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heather V.


Cresco, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Children Of All Needs

I have worked with children all my life from babysitting to being a TSS (Therapeutic Staff Support) worker. I am a college graduate and I have a lot of experience will all types of children. I have worked with special needs children having a wide variety of diagnoses from ADHD to Autism. I would love to find a family to help...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I love to take care of people, especially kids with disabilities. I've worked for seniors and kids with special needs for over 20 years.
Augustina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Shelby M.


Newton, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have been babysitting/caring for children for around 10 years I have worked with special needs children and am comfortable with them! I am covid vaccinated.
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Dena J.


Long Valley, NJ

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi my name is Dena. I Supervised and cared as a nanny over 20 years for children infant to 15. I graduated high school. I am a College graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in early childhood development specialist. I was also a soccer, softball and cheerleading coach along with a camp counselor for a special needs...
Dena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Gretchen W.


Easton, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have always enjoyed working with people with special need as I have been doing so for almost 40 years. I am a hard worker and dependable. I look forward to speaking with you about helping your loved one.
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Sarah M.


Hackettstown, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care For Individuals With Special Needs

Since the age of 14 I have volunteered, work or taught individuals with specials needs. I am currently a special education teacher.
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Cecelia C.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver With Saturday Availability!

Vaccinated nursing student with BLS certification looking for full time work. I have experience working with college students with disabilities through College Steps. My main job was to guide these students towards independence through their academics as well as teaching skills for future employment. I also have a few months...
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Vianney A.


Henryville, PA

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hello All, I've provided care for families for over 10 years and it has become my passion. I have experience with infants, toodlers, teens and adults. My responsibilities is to care for your love one just like family. I am certified in teaching, CPR and first aid trained.
I take care of an autistic 13 yr. old girl who lives near me. This is either at her home or I drive her to swimming lessons once a week. I've also taken care of a woman for 3 1/2 years who had a stroke. She had very limited use of the left side of her body. I'm worked as a home health aide in many capacities, as well as my...
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Alyssa F.


Martins Creek, PA

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Grad Student Available For Babysitting, Tutoring, Pet Sitting, Etc!

My name is Alyssa. I am currently a graduate student studying Speech Language Pathology at DeSales University. I have years of experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked as a summer camp counselor for years at a camp for children who stutter. I love hiking, crafting, and baking!
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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Maria M.


Washington, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Home Health Aide, A Mom And Also Have Tons Of Office Experience.

I am a home health aide and a mom. I have a ton of experience taking care of people. I am compassionate, patient, trustworthy and kind. I Am Dependable And Trustworthy.
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children in various activities that are both fun and educational. With an intense background of working with children with special needs I hold a...
Dalilah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

I have a special needs cousin that I look after from time and time. I'm very enthusiastic and outgoing. Helping others is the reason I decided to be a nurse. I love making an impact and difference in others.
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Marlen E.


Easton, PA

$34-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For Young And Old; Your Loved Ones, Short Or Long-term

I have been a caregiver for 5 years, caring for special needs patients, old and young, providing them with engaging and healthy activities. Additionally, I have experience being a caregiver & mentor to healthy adolescents, teens, and young adults. My passion is the role of a strength and conditioning coach who supports others in...
Marlen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Rinal D.


Phillipsburg, NJ

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Direct Support Specialist with 9+ years of experience. I work with Mentally Disabled Adults with different disabilities ranging in the ages from 25 years old - 80 years old. I worked with adults with epilepsy (seizure disorder) schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and etc. CPR and First Aid certified.
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Crystal S.


Andover, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Help

I am a teacher during the year but I am off all summer. Looking for a jobs to do over the summer. I have my own care and have experience with special needs children.
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

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