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Special needs caregivers in Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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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Jessica H.


Haskell, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time

4.3

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jess has been an amazing caregiver for our family with three children (1,6 +7). She is always on time, has been very flexible with our hectic schedules, easily handles drop-off/pick-ups, prepares lunches and meals, keeps the place extremely tidy and helps the...

Mary Ellen C.

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Nicole C.


Paterson, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...

Nicole L.

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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"

Nicole L.

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and...

Judi H.

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Kelli P.


Little Falls, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
Kelli can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who...

Natalie P.

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Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Rebeca C.

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "

Aimee S.

I have worked with special needs kids and as a teachers assistant! I have worked with newborns and older kids as well!
Ibtisam can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I graduated from east Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a masters degree in special education and applied behavior analysis. Before that I was an early childhood education major. I love kids and care taking! I began my love for helping others when I taught vacation bible school at my church every Sunday. From...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Dulce P.


Wanaque, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified Substitute teacher in K-5 Education and have experience in assigning curriculum. I currently work as a teacher's aide at a private school for children with special needs. Eager to help out local families. Completed Bachelor's degree in Family Services at Montclair State University in June 2022 and going...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Experienced teacher and counselor with a background in child psychology (Bachelor's degree). I have experience in caring children's, including those with special needs, offering a nurturing and supportive environment and proven ability to provide personalized care while supporting developmental milestones and emotional...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jaal T.


Haledon, NJ

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter

Hi! I have 6 years of experience babysitting all age groups, as well as special needs. I'm a full time registered nurse but want to work extra hours outside of the hospital. I can help with transportation, cooking, tutoring, and more! Feel free to inquire for any questions or concerns :)
Jaal can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa F.


Paterson, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Sweet Nanny With The Children, Responsible, Respectful And Professional.

Pre-k and special needs by profession with 6 years of experience in child care, responsible and hard-working, I am very tidy, reserved, and I respect the different lifestyles of each family, I like to play outdoor sports and crafts, I enjoy baking cakes and make desserts. I can help with the housework and in the preparation of...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning
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Maricela T.


Clifton, NJ

$50/hr1 yrs exp

I Worked With Older People, At Atlas Healthcare Maywood As Tna

I worked with older people, at Atlas Helpcare Maywood, how Tna gave them food, took them in the common areas, cleaned them, I have training in people in bed with what is required for their care, such as a bed for special needs, a crane and everything required for their care careful
Maricela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ana A.


Haledon, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Home Health, Phlebotomy Tech And CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I start work with different agencies for about 10 years as a home health. I'm still certified home health but I work directly with the family through the Public partnership. My skills is working with special needs. Now I just graduate from CNA and I'm ready to give all my experience, my skills and my compassion to the ones who...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Amanda N.


Westwood, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Amanda From Northern NJ

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am a recent graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey where I received my degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I am very organized, reliable, and hardworking. In college, I was 1 of 25 students chosen to mentor a 5th grade student as part of the Big Brothers Big...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Hi , My name is Karyna and I have 4 years of experience in childcare as well as some experience working with children with special needs. I'm enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and I look forward to meeting you and your child!
Karyna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin Lakes, NJ

Kirsten C.

5.0

Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.

- Care member

Valeria M.

5.0

Very kind, helpful, and timely

- Care member

Jessica H.

5.0

Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and playdates without a problem and the house...

- Robert B.

Nicole C.

5.0

I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I gave her on sunscreen use, screen...

- Nicole L.

Tiffany E.

5.0

We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.

- Gabriela M.

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