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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...
Pamela K.
Princeton, NJ
$28-29/hr • 9 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: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
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.
5.0
(2)
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...
Diana B.
Plainsboro, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids ages 5-21 on the autism spectrum for 7 years now. I am aba and crisis management certified. I also am cpep certified. Now I do private in home behavior therapy through the cpep program. I love working with special needs kids and see how much they improve and learn through me. I had a lot of severe...
5.0
"We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children with behavioral challenges (my daughter has SPD) show through in the concrete examples and her confidence during...
Angela C.
Edna N.
Hillsborough, NJ
$13-49/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Gina is a responsible and caring babysitter. She watched my 2 year old daughter and 8 month old twin girls. She entertained them all and followed our night time routine and was able to put all the children to sleep without a problem! I felt extremely comfortable...
Paul S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
Matthew S.
Somerset, NJ
$22-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
Stefanie M.
Monroe Township, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(5)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her. "
Sarah S.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is a fantastic babysitter, she watched my son who has autism and was great with him. I use her for date night sitting a lot. She is absolutely amazing and has such a big heart. She is definitely willing to help you out in any means needed, whether it be...
Monica G.
Florence L.
Somerset, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.1
(10)
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: Dementia, companionship, home modification, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider."
Lauren M.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a retired law enforcement officer for the state of NJ . I have prior CPR training in the past . I am very sociable and get along with people. Feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Joe
5.0
"Joe was outstanding. I came home to R. my son and he was so happy. He said Joe went above and beyond for him. And talked to him all day. Very happy with Joe's service!!"
Helen P.
Aislinn B.
New Brunswick, NJ
$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...
Aislinn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a great help to any family! "
Natalie Y.
5.0
(2)
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 an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with...
Elizabeth T.
5.0
(14)
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, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vishakha ji is a wonderful person,she took great care of my kid,both me and my kid felt very comfortable with her,I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for the best caregiver."
Care member
4.6
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I appreciate the elderly very much. Interested in a HHA position. I have 15 years of experience in the field and I'm very flexible.
I also have experience with, bed bound, special needs, Parkinson's, Dementia, hospice care, MS, stroke.
Micheal can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michael is hard-working and honest !
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗"
Care member
5.0
(2)
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
"Keri is an amazing person. She took very good care of my kids and my kids absolutely adore her as well as myself. She is very reliable, caring and has been great. I would take her back in a heartbeat. She already had a job lined up but she watched my kids until she...
Mary Ann W.
Katherine B.
South Bound Brook, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(21)
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "
Care member
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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.
Diana B.
5.0
We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children with behavioral challenges (my daughter has SPD) show through in the concrete examples and her confidence during her interview. I feel strongly Diana...
- Angela C.
Gina D.
5.0
We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!
- Eric P.
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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