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Anderson L.


Dover, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Mental Health Care/ Direct Support Professional

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Experienced in mental health care, 4 years of group home care. Experienced in aggression, restraining. 4 years of helping care for individuals with mental health disorders. 4 years of medication administration. Additional can cook and clean and help with other household needs. If you have any questions or want to know more about...
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Anderson L.


Dover, NJ

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I'm A Helping Hand Whatever You Need Help With I'm Your Person.

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I can pick up drop off, I have experience with special need I also currently work at a group home for clients with mental illnesses. I'm great with kids and pets. B. A. Psychology currently working towards Masters in clinical mental health counseling.
Anderson can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

4.8

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody cared for my elderly disabled mother on short notice. She was absolutely amazing, very understanding of my mother and kept diligent contact with me every step of the way. I would hire her again in an instant!!"

Gina M.

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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 5 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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Bonnie is a kind, caring, and reliable babysitter. She asks questions and verifies how things should be done, which I appreciate greatly. She is always engaged with my two young boys and they have a great time with her."

Michelle P.

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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is My Child

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany. I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 14years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's awesome with babies! Love her. Would have kept her longer if wouldn't have to leave Jersey. I will definitely recommend her. She's great and was a pleasure to work with! "

Nandini S.

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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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Rachel D.


Lake Hopatcong, NJ

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born. I have a lot of...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him. Highly recommended!"

Richard K.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Mackenzie M.


Boonton, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 14 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of the family."

Sandra C.

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Nashaly M.


Parsippany, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."

Hitesh M.

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Genevieve P.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is reliable and punctual. We felt very confident in the care she provided for our family. We highly recommend her to...

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail started as a nanny for our son when he was five months old and worked for us for the next nine months. We absolutely loved her!! She was always early, communicated clearly and promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure our son had a stimulating and...

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Christina S.


Denville, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does...

Christina G.

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Valerie V.


Butler, NJ

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began my journey going to a vocational High school where I not only had my regular academics but I was able to get a head start on my career that I would be doing after I graduated . I was able to get first hand experience with newborns all the way up to the Kindergarten class. Once High school was over I extended my education...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Valerie has been with us almost daily for the past 2.5 years. She is dependable and my kids absolutely love her! We highly recommend her. "

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Lisa E.


Sparta, NJ

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa has been our after school/school holiday sitter for two school years. She is reliable, always on time, and willing to work around my ever changing schedule. I have two children and they both love Lisa! Her background with special education has made her an...

Christin P.

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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: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Nicole J.


Denville, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Nicole and I'm a mom to a beautiful almost 11-month-old baby girl! I have over 4 years experience as an ABA Therapist, and 6 years experience as a Full-Time Paraprofessional in schools for children with special needs. I'm looking for either a part or full time position and would love to chat about your families...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dover, NJ

Melody M.

5.0

Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom.

- Care member

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.

Nichakorn F.

5.0

She's awesome with babies! Love her. Would have kept her longer if wouldn't have to leave Jersey. I will definitely recommend her. She's great and was a pleasure to work with!

- Nandini S.

Maya D.

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 cooks without being asked and I have...

- Mia D.

Rachel D.

5.0

Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him. Highly recommended!

- Richard K.

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