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Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...
Farisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Farisa as a babysitter! She is absolutely amazing with children, and provided exceptional care for my kids. From the moment she arrived, I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care.
Farisa was always punctual, professional,...
Michele C.
5.0
(1)
Hey guys,
my name is meriah.
I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person.
I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure.
Experience with light house cleaning,
Clean driving Record,
Available for background check,
I am a Volunteer firefighter
I am CPR and first aid certified,
Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"
Conny H.
Victoria K.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices.
I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
Amanda F.
Elizabeth, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"One of the most loving people I’ve ever met. Amanda has cared for both my children since they were infants. She is the only person I trust with my kids."
Care member
5.0
(3)
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 "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm Jessica!
I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."
Diana E.
Wendy P.
Passaic, NJ
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children.
I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them.
I understand how...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy is AMAZING! Not only is she incredibly thorough but she arrived timely and is so friendly. She took care of everything from the floors to the bed, tub, and kitchen. I'm already putting dates on the calendar to get her back. Stellar job and I can't recommend...
Erica S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with little ones for over 14 years.
My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family."
Priscila V.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
5.0
(1)
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.
Angie P.
Jersey City, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angie is great to work with and our kids love her. She's like a family member to us."
Usman H.
Warren N.
East Orange, NJ
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Transportation, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."
James T.
Valerie C.
Belleville, NJ
$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
Julie R.
Hoboken, NJ
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Former Teacher Looking For Date Night Babysitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Julie. I'm a 31-year-old teacher who is looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently live in Hoboken but I am very close to the path station/many buses which means I have quick and easy access to almost all of NYC. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County...
Julie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston, otherwise, would have loved to continue working with her. Julie's responsibilities included feeding our daughter,...
Svetlana M.
Andrea F.
Lyndhurst, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has cared for and loved my 6 month old as if she were her own and I am so grateful that we were able to find her! Michelle was always on time, plays, sings, reads, feeds, and cleans up after our daughter. She's also very knowledgeable of the milestones...
Laurel F.
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.
Anabel E.
Lodi, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me.
Hello moms!!
My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."
Jennifer D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Ridge, NJ
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
Farisa K.
5.0
Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking skills to instantly win Araaya and...
- Care member
Meriah J.
5.0
Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime
- Conny H.
Amanda F.
5.0
Amanda is an angel in disguise! My children look forward to playing with and being cared for by her. She is passionate about children and attends to their needs specifically and thoroughly. I'm so happy we found her!
- Care member
Valeria M.
5.0
Very kind, helpful, and timely
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