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Gina D.


South River, NJ

$26-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Gina is a responsible and caring babysitter. She watched my 2 year old daughter and 8 month old twin girls. She entertained them all and followed our night time routine and was able to put all the children to sleep without a problem! I felt extremely comfortable...

Paul S.

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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"

Staci L.

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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:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5 hours today. Our daughter is 3.5 years old. She was attentive to our daughter at all times, took her outdoors to the...

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Diana C.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a dedicated caregiver passionate about providing support and well-being to those in need. My experience includes caring for children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. I am empathetic, patient, and reliable, creating safe and welcoming environments for my clients. I have knowledge of first aid and am...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Molly B.


Piscataway, NJ

$15-16/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Very Outgoing And Open-minded.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at a summer recreation camp as a teen and adult counselor for the past 4 years. I have also taught 1st graders CCD for one year. I babysat two 6-year-old twins and a puppy in the past part time 6 hours a day for two months. I also have a special needs sister who I take care of, so I am very used to helping someone eat,...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Erika V.


Piscataway, NJ

$22-25/hr

Love And Patient

My name is Erika, I'm school bus driver for children with special needs. I'm very patient and loving. I'm looking for an extra job after 4:30 p.m. I am available for anything I can help you with.
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Amanda, I am an experienced babysitter and childcare worker. I began babysitting 8 years ago. I previously worked full-time at an elementary school for six years with kids of all different ages and babysit for a lot of the families in my town. I most recently worked at a Kiddie Academy as a toddler teacher/ admin...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Roxanne Z.


Morganville, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pre-School Special Needs Teacher, Looking For A Family To Be Your Trusted Childcare!

As a former pre-school special needs teacher, home daycare provider, and a mother of two grown children, I have over 30 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to incorporate crafts, music (especially guitar playing and singing), and imaginative play in my day-to-day work.
Roxanne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I am an emergency department registered nurse and have a lot of experience in caring for adults and children with various disorders and disabilities.
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Anne K.


Spotswood, NJ

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time Nurse, Caregiver/Companionship Available

My name is Anne. Currently, I am looking to work a full-time schedule as a nurse and as a companion/caregiver. I am highly qualified as a caregiver/companion. I have about 2 years of experience as a nurse. I enjoy working with the elderly or geriatric population providing exemplary care. I'm very passionate with work taking my...
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Christina S.


Old Bridge, NJ

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I did my clinical spring 2012 as an assisting student in music therapy with adults with intellectual disabilities. I'm looking for a family to work with while I attend school during the semesters in PA. I have experience with and knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
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Barrie B.


Matawan, NJ

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable. Helpful

During the year, I work with special needs children. I cared for my own grandparents when they were ill. I also cared for them in my free time doing crafts, going to movies, walks.
Barrie can also help with: Visiting physician
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Nichole F.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

With 12+ years of working with children of a variety of different abilities and ages, I have found a passion in building position connections with children. I am extremely knowledgeable with ABA therapy, fine motor skills, and so much more. I am passionate and compassionate, as well as tough in a strong positive way. I love to...
I am currently an LPN licensee in NY just moved here to NJ and want to start working I have not applied for my NJ license and really love taking care of people my heart is in nursing . I am currently CPR certified and fully vacccinated I have over 20 years experience in the nursing world
I have experience working with down syndrome, autism, and those with developmental disabilities Am a very patient loving person
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Bryanna G.


Fords, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Bryanna, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers for Criminal Justice and Psychology. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old. I can prepare meals, change diapers, put kids to bed, and create fun and and engaging activities. I have...
Bryanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$23-40/hr5 yrs exp

Santina At Your Service!

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...
Santina can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Brunswick, NJ

Gina D.

5.0

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!

- Eric P.

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.

Cathi A.

5.0

As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

Nicole B.

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 conversation and was super patient...

- Phillip B.

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5 hours today. Our daughter is 3.5 years old. She was attentive to our daughter at all times, took her outdoors to the playground, and engaged in all...

- Care member

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