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Marilyn H.


Ho Ho Kus, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

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My experience working with the elderly includes bathing, light housekeeping, preparing meals, shopping, grooming, running errands, driving mobile van, using a hover lift and dressing wounds. I worked with special needs patients with, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's and Multiple Sclerosis. I'm very passionate working with the...
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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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,
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!"

Becky R.

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Lisa R.


Harrington Park, NJ

$19-40/hr1 yrs exp

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...

Diane O.

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Jillene F.


Lodi, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...

Joanne I.

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and...

Judi H.

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Marketa B.


Hackensack, NJ

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Open Availability!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Marketa ; I just relocated to the area from North Carolina. I have professional experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I also gained countless experience over the past few years of being a mother to a bright well behaved 5-year-old boy. In the past I studied elementary education and I...
Marketa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at...

Andrea J.

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Leticia J.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age... Willing To Travel With The Family... Sleep Training First Aid/CPR Certification Behavioral Management Certification Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment References Available COVID-19 Safety Practice...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Leticia provided care for our infant baby girl for 2 months. She is extremely punctual, considerate and genuinely took care of our little one. She was cognizant of our family values and adapted very well to our needs and requests. However, she decided to quit...

Mohammed M.

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Wendy P.


Passaic, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"From day one Wendy fit right in with our family. Our son had an instant connection with her and enjoyed being with her every day. Wendy is very easy to work with and is mature, responsible, and caring. I would definitely recommend her services. Unfortunately, B...

Nick M.

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Holly O.


Mahwah, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy. I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references. I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids. I am fun, loving, active person! Reach out to see if we are a fit!
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Estela M.


Lodi, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Responsible And Professional Sitter

Friendly sitter willing to work with children of different temperaments, including children with special needs. I am a mom of two (2 and 5-year-olds). I work great with children of all ages. I've been a school psychologist for the past 8 years and have received extensive training in working with children of different needs. I...
Estela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Estela is a lovely and very reliable young woman. We've had her babysit for our three children several times and we adore her."

Lynette B.

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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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 "

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Yanina V.


Bogota, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
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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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Nicole C.


Paterson, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...

Nicole L.

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum. *Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyne was so sweet with our son. He is 14 months old and she watched him while we were in town for a family wedding. This was my first time leaving my son with a stranger, so I was a little nervous but everything went great. I would recommend Robyne for those...

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
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Nelli O.


Ramsey, NJ

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work full time as a patient care technician at a hospital. I can provide patient care. I am responsible and caring. I love my job in helping others.
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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

Julie C.

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

Camille M.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ho Ho Kus, NJ

Alicia M.

5.0

She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!

- Becky R.

Lisa R.

5.0

Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else this was a priceless gift to have Her...

- Diane O.

Jillene F.

5.0

I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend Jillene if she is needed to care...

- Joanne I.

Eleanora Z.

5.0

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...

- Judi H.

Marketa B.

5.0

Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at communication, keeping me informed and sending...

- Andrea J.

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