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Special needs caregivers in Florham Park, NJ

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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

5.0

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina was so amazing with my daughters. She was always punctual, very dependable, took great care of the kiddos, even took them for treats. We were so fortunate to have her! She's moved away from us but will be missed!"

Jennifer D.

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

3.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lily and I'm a college student at Salisbury University. I'm looking for a job where I can help and take care of somewhere. I want to build a relationship and not just work for you because it's my job. I'm very outgoing and can help with anything. I am also very organized and love to go out and hang out.
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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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Chloe D.


Morristown, NJ

$23/hr2 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Tatyana L.


Summit, NJ

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Atmosphere

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 24 years old. I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr10 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...
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Paulina N.


East Orange, NJ

$20-35/hr10 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: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Home Health Aide

I'm a dedicated substitute teacher with experience in elementary and middle school, specializing in English but adaptable to various subjects, including math. I have a strong background in literacy, early childhood education, and special education, including pull-out programs. As a behavior technician, I also support students...
Skills:

CPR

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Hailey P.


Montclair, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, I'm Hailey! I am a 25-year-old Montclair State University graduate with a bachelors in Child Advocacy and a minor in Social Work. I am currently working at a special needs high school during the day, and have 10 years of experience working with children in a daycare setting. I am extremely passionate about working with...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I've been working at Novartis early learning center for 3 years. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I am warm hearted energetic and enjoy spending my time with kids. I am currently working at the ECLC which is a special needs school. My skills vary from diaper changing, feeding,...
Kanajah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly V.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Kimberly and I have been babysitting for about 8 years and a full time nanny for about 6yrs. I have had experience with children ages 1month to 12 years old. When I was younger I watched 4 children on a daily basis when they came home from school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with thier homework, fed them dinner,...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Sheralyn R.


Cranford, NJ

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Hi families! I'm an experienced, former special education teacher, with many years of experience. I've worked with all ages and abilities. I'm patient, kind, fun, and reliable. I'm available for long term work or occasional respite work.
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Patricia S.


Montville, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a grade three special education inclusion teacher, with over 10 years experience, as well as a mother to a 19-year-old daughter, who was a special needs child. My experience includes not only classroom teaching, but I also had been the co-head-teacher of my school's after-school program, servicing children from...
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Jessica D.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Motivated Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
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Dee F.


East Orange, NJ

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Over 5 years of experience. I am very patient and knowledgeable. I will be happy to help you on this journey.
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Esther J.


West Orange, NJ

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Esther At Your Services

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Esther and I can help you with activities of the daily living. I am certified and I have experience. Please consider interviewing me. Thank you.
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Donna T.


Denville, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant Early Childhood Education And Special Ed. ABA Trained

Nurturing and loving female years of experience working with children with special needs , learning disabilities, and Autism Passion for caring for children and adults of all ages Looking for lovely family to care for part or full time , flexible hours

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Florham Park, NJ

Tara P.

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!

- Care member

Christina S.

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 a wonderful job and I would highly...

- Christina G.

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.

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