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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...
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
Anne-marie F.
Franklin Park, NJ
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Mobility assistance, specialized care, companionship, personal care
Pamela K.
Princeton, NJ
$25-28/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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
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...
Alyssa M.
Somerset, NJ
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
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, live-in home care, dementia
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.
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
(4)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
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.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "
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Florence L.
Somerset, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(9)
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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
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: Personal care, respite 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
(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
(11)
Hired by 8 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Vishakha (Vickie) has been a life saver. Our daughter always looks forward to our date nights because "Ms. Vickie" comes over. Vickie's very responsive and also flexible. Sometimes I wonder if I've procrastinated on writing this review because she's been our...
Caleb B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
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...
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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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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