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Lori S.


Hopewell, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher/Counselor For Special Needs Children, Adolescents And Adults

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I have 22 years of experience working with students as a guidance counselor and as a teacher of special needs. I have studied beyond my Master's Degree and have a significant amount of experience working with families that include special needs children/adults. I am kind, compassionate, creative, energetic and dedicated to my...
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Devon E.


Hopewell, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a certified special education teacher with additional experience in childcare, specifically those with special needs. Growing up with a sister with special needs, I always say I've had experience working with special needs children my entire life. That said, I have been a day camp...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

4.4

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melanie truly is an exceptional person and by far the best caregiver you can find. She is reliable, never missing a day, always on time and flexible with our changing schedule. She goes above and beyond to help our family. Melanie is extremely personable and...

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Siani, pronounced (C-ahn-nee) and I've been working with children for about 8 years now and I have enjoyed it every step of the way. I was originally enrolled in an early childhood degree program and have taken several courses involving early childhood education and care. I've worked with children 6-weeks to...
Siani can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Siani has helped babysit our infant son on multiple occasions. She is reliable, kind, and has a great way with children. We look forward to having Siani watch our son again in the future."

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Marcia F.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver 15+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, with over 15 years of experience looking after individuals of all ages. I have previously worked in an elder care facility looking after individuals with dementia, and I've also worked in an adult daycare facility looking after people with special needs. I can assist with daily activities of living...
Marcia can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my elderly father after he returned from an in-patient rehab stay and required extra care. From the moment I spoke with Marcia,...

Adrien U.

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Pamela K.


Princeton, NJ

$28-29/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

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: Respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

Staci S.

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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

I am a mother of a wonderful teenager. I've worked in my country as a teacher and special needs educator for more than seven years. I love to work with kids who have autism, Asperger's and any special needs. I am a caring , loving person who always give my best.
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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional working with students ages 2- 21.
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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr16 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her. "

Sarah S.

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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myslef as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have acquired the...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and taking my husband to his physical and speech therapy. I can totally recommend Claudia as a caregiver, she always had a smile on...

Lucille B.

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Vishakha K.


Princeton, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Sitter

Hired by 9 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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Vicky was amazing with my kids, you can see all the years of experience, lots of activities and fun books for my kids, she know how to get the kids entertained, we wish you were available to work in NYC. Thank You"

Sergio R.

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Margot S.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Caregiver

I have over 12 years of experience in education and currently teach special needs English, Math, ESL and Study Skills grades K-12 in Princeton, NJ.
Margot can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hi, my name is Courtney and I am a student at WVU, but will be living at home! I have a wide range of experience in childcare, including babysitting, daycare, and as a camp counselor. I have experience with children ages 8 months-7 years, special needs, and I am great with pets. I am willing to work with children of any age, and...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Hi I'm Cass! I'm currently 22 and have been an ongoing babysitter / nanny for nearly 8 years! I have worked with a multitude of different families and children- and I love having the opportunity to see each unique personality, hitting milestones, and being able to be a fun, comfortable person for them to be around! I am First...
passionate educator looking to utilize skills and experience to help with special needs develop and enhance their capabilities while maintaining a fun engaging environment.
Djouher can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Alexa W.


Princeton, NJ

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I've been working with children since I was 13. My first experience working with children was as a volunteer classroom assistant for children with special needs. I went on to work as an aftercare teacher along with nannying for various families in my hometown. I have experience and am comfortable working...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Allison G.


Trenton, NJ

$15-25/hr

Teaching Assistant For Students With ASD

I work with children with Autism. I am a teaching assistant. I have a year and a half of experience with children with special needs.
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Sarah K.


Flemington, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun!

My education at Pitt has given me the knowledge and skills needed to care for children with many types of disabilities. I have also worked with children with physical and developmental disabilities as a camp counselor. I have food allergies and have experience with anaphylactic emergencies. I also have close friends with...
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Xania M.


Skillman, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced as a licensed certified nurse assistant and home health care aid for several years, I've worked with seniors in different healthcare facilities as well as children in a special need school, provided the highest level of health services to patients with injuries and disabilities. Observed strengths and weakness,...
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Judy A.


Trenton, NJ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi my name is Judy, I have 7 years of experience as a certified nurse assistant. I am very detail oriented and very compassionate with people, and to those that need my help or depend on my service. I worked in an Alzheimer's facility for 5 years and loved helping and care for my patients there. I looked at my patients as they...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopewell, NJ

Melanie J.

5.0

Melanie was very prompt and always arrived on time. If she had to miss a certain day, she provided adequate notice. Would definitely recommend Melanie.

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Siani R.

5.0

Siani has helped babysit our infant son on multiple occasions. She is reliable, kind, and has a great way with children. We look forward to having Siani watch our son again in the future.

- Care member

Marcia F.

5.0

Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my elderly father after he returned from an in-patient rehab stay and required extra care. From the moment I spoke with Marcia, I knew that we were blessed to have...

- Adrien U.

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.

Barbara B.

5.0

Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her.

- Sarah S.

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