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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs.
I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature.
She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...
Paula P.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."
Brigid F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."
Ashley W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications
Assist my patients in the bathroom
I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them
Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
Aileen B.
Newark, NJ
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs)
I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...
Nicole L.
5.0
(2)
As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...
Care member
Lily D.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Am humble, respectful, compassionate
I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability.
I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving.
One thing you should know about me is that I am...
5.0
"Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "
Care member
Melissa J.
East Orange, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always felt confident with her in charge. She takes our baby to the park, the library, on strolls, and keeps us updated...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
5.0
"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family members. He makes it his responsibility to get to know his...
Ashley G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"
Naomi S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
Dorothy B.
Colonia, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience
great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
5.0
(1)
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...
4.6
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."
Bernard R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garwood, NJ
Gabriela D.
5.0
I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature.
She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate her work.
- Paula P.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!
- Care member
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her.
- Brigid F.
Nicole S.
5.0
I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone.
- Ashley W.
Aileen B.
5.0
Really pulled through for me at the last minute
- Care member
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