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Special needs caregivers in Florham Park, NJ

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Maria S.


Florham Park, NJ

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Alexandra, Occupational Therapist In The Making

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experience caring for children, from toddlers to teenagers. With me, your loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required....
Hi! My name is Brittany and I am looking for a summer job! I am available from mid June through the end of August (with the exception of vacation from June 22th to July 16th). I currently work in an elementary school, and am in grad school for ABA. I have 10 years of experience working as a babysitter, where I have worked with...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Warren N.


East Orange, NJ

$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

James T.

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Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice. I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...

Sarah K.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a...

Karen M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
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Megan C.


Morristown, NJ

$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my 1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"

Kate D.

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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Christina S.


Denville, NJ

$15-25/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Child Is My Child

Hired by 2 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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is so nice & very kind to my child. I wish she could stay longer with our family if we don't have to move out of town. "

Joy P.

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Michelle H.


Morristown, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children. I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful . I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
" She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own. she...

Vanessa V.

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Chloe D.


Morristown, NJ

$23/hr • 2 yrs exp

Chloe D. I babysat three kids for the past two summers part-time, when I started the youngest was 6 months old! I had so much fun with them, but I just returned back to school at Lehigh University! I have a lot of experience with both children and animals from working at summer camps, to helping in the special needs classrooms...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Cheyenne R.


Irvington, NJ

$15-36/hr • 6 yrs exp

Lots of experience over the last years between children, special needs, social work, and elderly care and would love to talk about your needs.
Cheyenne can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Paulina N.


East Orange, NJ

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Homecare Provider

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I have worked with many agency. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease , dementia and bed-bound patients. I am very compassionate when caring for patients with special needs and look forward to caring for your loved ones.
Paulina can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ada C.


East Hanover, NJ

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than six years of experience in babysitting. I also have experience with kids and young adults with specials needs. I am currently working towards my master's degree in social work. I currently work for early head start as an educational home visitor. Planning, teaching, and implementing a curriculum and providing...
Ada can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florham Park, NJ

Warren N.

5.0

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Surayyah M.

5.0

Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids love her.

- Sarah K.

Kim G.

5.0

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does.

- Nicole M.

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Victoria P.

5.0

I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates. What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...

- Care member

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