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Jennifer K.


Dayton, NJ

$21-30/hr

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Hi. Thank you for looking at my application . I have been a caretakers for elderly and young children since I was in college. I currently take care of two elderly individuals who I met on here. I love my job My job entails going to run errands together, dropping kids to school activities , going to the movies, light house...
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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand, I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county. my availability is very...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have 7 children. 4 under the age of 5 which she primarily cared for. All the children adored her. She is always happy easy to get along with and very respectful of my wishes with the children. Love and miss her"

Crystal K.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Pamela K.


Princeton, NJ

$28-29/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...
Pamela can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

Staci S.

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"I was in dire need of a babysitter and Manjit came in highly recommended! I decided to try her out and I'm glad i did. My 3 y/o son loves her!"

Afua F.

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Yenny M.


Hightstown, NJ

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , I have many years of experience as a caregiver , for adults and children , I have my own transportation and references. Thank you
5.0
"Yenny was a babysitter for my two 4 month old twins. Yenny was kind, gentle, she stuck to their schedule and helped with feedings and diaper changes. She helped me with some housework too like folding laundry. My daughters loved her she was a natural with my...

Justine F.

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Mary J.


Englishtown, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and twin girls who are away at college, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary has been watching our children for date nights and I feel so comfortable leaving them with her. They really enjoy when Mary comes over! Even our cat loves her - which speaks volumes!!!!"

Beth M.

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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."

Sarah W.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(9)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very knowledgeable and gives helpful advice. I recommend her highly...

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"She is very patient and understands the population."

Robin J.

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Alyssa M.


Somerset, NJ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs...

Jennifer Z.

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Yenny M.


Hightstown, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Yenny . I have many years of experience taking care of seniors. During these years I have learned to handle a variety of difficult situations. I enjoy taking care of those who are unable to help themselves , and find it rewarding to form relationships while helping them with their special needs I am a honest ,...
Yenny can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Yenny is very reliable, hard-working and conscientious. She is also a very energetic, thoughtful, and caring person, who can work independently and anticipate your needs."

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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr16 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her. "

Sarah S.

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...

Phillip B.

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Vishakha K.


Princeton, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, Are you looking for a trustworthy and loving nanny to care for you precious children? With over 20 years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including those with special needs, I'd be delighted to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child to thrive! As a dedicated and...
Vishakha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vishakha has been working with my 7 year old son in the mornings before school. Vishakha has great patience, she truly loves and cares about the kids. My son is a special needs kid and Vishakha has established good routines that he loves to follow. Vishakha is...

Amol K.

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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have approximately four years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and dual-diagnoses. I've worked two settings. AFC homes and in-home CLS and Respite care. I absolutely love working with this population. I love that I can learn so many things from these individuals like compassion, understanding,...
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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Toniann is a very attentive baby sitter for my 11 month old son Bradley! She listens to instructions and handles all of the babies needs with ease! Love to have her over to baby sit more!"

CJ P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dayton, NJ

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

Santina G.

5.0

Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind

- Kelly L.

Pamela K.

5.0

Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her

- Staci S.

Manjit K.

5.0

She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath

- Daljit S.

Yenny M.

5.0

Yenny was a babysitter for my two 4 month old twins. Yenny was kind, gentle, she stuck to their schedule and helped with feedings and diaper changes. She helped me with some housework too like folding laundry. My daughters loved her she was a natural with my babies. I would recommend her to any...

- Justine F.

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