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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rebecca nannied for us when our daughter was 10 months to 18 months. She is very warm and would sing and put on little plays to entertain and stimulate our active little girl. Rebecca is also a part-time teacher, which we felt was a great attribute for a caregiver."
Lillian B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum.
*Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
CPR
5.0
"She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
Midori K.
Bronx, NY
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."
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Ariela R.
Bronx, NY
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...
Ariela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking."
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...
Lauren R.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
Anabel E.
Lodi, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me.
Hello moms!!
My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...
Charlotte C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to accommodate. On time and gives notice.
She is great with our 10 month old very caring and soothing. Plays well with...
Mark H.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
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5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...
Lindsey L.
Janelle R.
South Hackensack, NJ
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old.
I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry.
I am CPR/AED certified as a...
5.0
"Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really patient when he has a terrible twos meltdown. He's not a great eater and she is always trying new foods and ways...
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I have 10 years experience as Doctor of Medicine in my country
In USA I'm still studying and planning to work in Medical Field in the future
I have experience in providing compassionate care to the elderly and individuals with special needs .
Skilled in basic assistance and maintaining effective communication.
Suela can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Kristine F.
Teaneck, NJ
$30-35/hr
Hi everyone, my name is Kristine a mother of two girls age 7 and 13. I've been working with different families in the past for 10+ yrs. I also have a personal experience with special needs children.
Kristine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Seishu M.
Moonachie, NJ
$18-20/hr
I have a 11-month-old nephew who I babysit currently throughout the week when his parents are busy. I also have had experience with some special needs kids when I did service projects in Barbados. As well as spending time with kids volunteering and doing service projects.
Seishu can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Abby D.
Waldwick, NJ
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and I love caring for children. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 and am looking for opportunities to babysit while I am studying for my masters. I also have experience babysitting for children with special needs. I have a BA in Psychology from Stockton University and beginning a...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kristen W.
Allendale, NJ
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for the last 10 years for family friends with children from ages 1 month to 10 years old. For the last year, I have worked as a Teacher's Aide in a Special Needs Preschool classrooms.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Emerson, NJ
Valeria M.
5.0
Very kind, helpful, and timely
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Rebecca H.
5.0
We've had Rebecca care for our kids, 5 and 8, on various occasions starting from when they were babies. She is creative about ways to entertain them, positive in her behavior management, and has so much knowledge and understanding about how to work with all ages, from little ones all the way up to...
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Robyne M.
5.0
She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her.
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Midori K.
5.0
Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours.
- Care member
Ariela R.
5.0
We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said he had a great day and loved her cooking.
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