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Stephanie D.


Franklin Park, NJ

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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I am a trained teacher who have completed a degree in Special Education. I have taught in the school setting for over 18 years and in an inclusive classroom with students with special needs for over 5 years. I have also had experience as a caregiver. I believe that the skills I have gained from these two professions as well as...
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Anne-marie F.


Franklin Park, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant

I'm a Certified Personal Trainer that specializes in individuals with special needs. I am also a Rutgers University undergraduate student with the hopes of one day becoming an Occupational Therapist! Please let me know if I can be of any help to you! -Annie

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a senior college student at Rutgers University. I am studying Exercise Science in the hopes of one day becoming an Occupational Therapist! I am also a Certified Personal Trainer that specializes in individuals with special needs and disabilities. I am excited to help any families in need during my free...
Anne-marie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Anne-marie F.


Franklin Park, NJ

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Caregiver!

Hello! I am currently a college student studying Exercise Science and Kinesiology at Rutgers University- in hopes of one day becoming an Occupational Therapist! I currently work as Certified Personal Trainer specializing in individuals with special needs. Let me know if I can help you! :)
Anne-marie can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, specialized care
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Pamela K.


Princeton, NJ

$28-29/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

Staci S.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Alyssa M.


Somerset, NJ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs...

Jennifer Z.

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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
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CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jacqueline is a very honest and direct person. Shes always on time and her communication is always priority. She's so passionate when she cares for her elderly patients they eventually become family. I've never met such an incredible human being she lights up a...

Ellie G.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr16 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Barbara is our babysitter and pet sitter and we couldn't be happier. We have a very high energy family with two dogs, two cats and two young children (ages 3 years old and 6 months old) and Barbara always brings a sense of calm to our house. Our dogs are...

Jennifer F.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She was FANTASTIC!! Both my parents who she cared for developed a special bond with her and felt so comfortable with her care. I knew that my parents were in the best care and it helped ease the stress me and my siblings went through. She became an extended part...

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul M.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is terrific! She's come to help our household with cleaning, organizing and has cared for our infant daughter when our nanny was ill. Magnolia is dependable, very hard working, smart and considerate. I've recommended her to friends to help with...

Yulieth P.

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Vishakha K.


Princeton, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, Are you looking for a trustworthy and loving nanny to care for you precious children? With over 20 years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including those with special needs, I'd be delighted to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child to thrive! As a dedicated and...
Vishakha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vishakha has been working with my 7 year old son in the mornings before school. Vishakha has great patience, she truly loves and cares about the kids. My son is a special needs kid and Vishakha has established good routines that he loves to follow. Vishakha is...

Amol K.

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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"wonderful and great with our son"

Stacey And Joe B.

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy to communicate with, and very reliable. Our house was...

Kat D.

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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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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."

Sarah W.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional working with students ages 2- 21.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin Park, NJ

Pamela K.

5.0

Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her

- Staci S.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs assistance with his personal hygiene...

- Jennifer Z.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!

- Lauren W.

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

Stefanie M.

5.0

Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!

- Margo M.

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