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Special needs caregivers in Haledon, NJ

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
Kirsten can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything! I am a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Kelli P.


Little Falls, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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!
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Olivia M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

Former Member A.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...

Lindsey L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates. What I...

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "

Aimee S.

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."

Michelle L.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is attentive and compassionate but maintains structure to keep kids on track. Very accommodating with my unpredictable work schedule. Exceptional patience with my ADHD son. Kids had a blast with her! We miss her very much:) "

Rachelle W.

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Kayleigh D.


Hawthorne, NJ

$15/hr

Experienced Babysitter

I am interested in babysitting and looking after children with special needs/ I have experience in both fields. I have babysat children from newborn-15 years old. I have worked in a special needs children's school and have worked in an adult special needs facility.
Kayleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have 10 years experience as Doctor of Medicine in my country In USA I'm still studying and planning to work in Medical Field in the future I have experience in providing compassionate care to the elderly and individuals with special needs . Skilled in basic assistance and maintaining effective communication.
Suela can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Abby D.


Waldwick, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

My name is Abby, I am 24 years old and I love caring for children. I have been babysitting since the age of 14 and am looking for opportunities to babysit while I am studying for my masters. I also have experience babysitting for children with special needs. I have a BA in Psychology from Stockton University and beginning a...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rosa F.


Emerson, NJ

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm reliable, patient and hard working. I have worked taking care of kids with special needs for 8 years. I'm a certified health home aide. I took care of elder people for 7 years through a private agency. I'm currently working at a assisted living.
Rosa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Maria V.


Lodi, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Homemaker

compassionate, kind, I have experience in taking care of special needs, especially with dementia. I've look after seniors for 20 years now. I have my certifications
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kathleen L.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

College Student Experienced With Tutoring And Special Needs Care.

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love arts and crafts, playing pretend and I am a college athlete!
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I'm a reliable, responsible, honest, dedicated and hardworking caregiver. With 14 years experience and 3 years with special needs. I enjoy doing my work because it warms my heart.
Issarae can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Jessica D.


Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Artist And Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience working as a teacher and special needs caregiver. I can help with tutoring, homeschooling, and educational assistance in-home.
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Haledon, NJ

Kirsten C.

5.0

Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.

- Care member

Emily C.

5.0

She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future.

- Manasi C.

Kelli P.

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 worked there was amazed that my 4...

- Natalie P.

Olivia M.

5.0

Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper

- Former Member A.

Alicia M.

5.0

we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another state. but i strongly recommend you...

- Lindsey L.

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