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Christie M.
Flanders, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...
5.0
"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "
Lynn W.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Colleen has been part of our family for three years and she has been terrific.
She is sweet with the children and they have a genuine connection. Colleen keeps a structured day, which the children enjoy. That day leaves room for fun activities, learning, and...
Chris E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 42-year-old female with 2 daughters. My oldest will be 16 years old in December and the youngest just turned 14 years old in October. I have over 20 years of child care experience which includes newborns, as well as caring for many children at one time and special needs. I have worked in daycare and have been a nanny. I...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing everyday with her two daughters. I could not ask for more and am so happy I found her. I completely trust here...
Rachel H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
(5)
My name is Jacqueline. I am a mom and I am a natural caregiver. I have over 20 years in child care experience. I have worked in a daycare facility and I was employed as a nanny as well for several years. Duties include child care, pet care, housekeeping and providing meals. I have worked as a PCA/Med tech for the elderly. Duties...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie has been with our family for over four years and has been a blessing for us and our disabled, medically complex daughter. Jackie is trustworthy, punctual, consistent, and most importantly, our daughter loves her! They are best friends who play together...
Bridget F.
Genevieve P.
Hopatcong, NJ
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...
5.0
"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."
Jacqueline G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...
Care member
Bonnie R.
Randolph, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bonnie is an exceptionally dedicated and talented teacher. She successfully tutored our daughters (who are both autistic) for their Bat Mitvahs. She comes up with great ideas for activities with children. Our daughters always looked forward to being with her."
Gayle R.
I am a teacher during the year but I am off all summer. Looking for a jobs to do over the summer. I have my own care and have experience with special needs children.
Crystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs.
I am also a mother. Very caring individual.
References available upon request.
Nichole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Natalia I am looking for a job as a babysitter when parents need date night/night out. I have extensive experience with different age groups including twins and triplets. I love to work with all children. I have been working with kids for over 23 years now and I absolutely love doing it. I have a lot of experience...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Melissa T.
Randolph, NJ
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver With Extensive Special Needs Experience
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district working with students with autism and other disabilities. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with...
Emma W.
Warwick, NY
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma. I have been in childcare for over 8 years. I will be graduating in December 2019 with my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education. I am planning to earn my Master's Degree is Special Education. I absolutely love kids. I am kind, calm, and very responsible. I have open availability and...
Kayla C.
Hewitt, NJ
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fun, crafty, positive student and caretaker. I'm from New Jersey and I recently moved to St Augustine for school. I'm 22 years old and I've been babysitting for around 7 years. I've also worked in a daycare setting, a special needs elementary school, and in a pediatric occupational therapy office, giving me plenty of...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am 29 years old. For the past 7 years, I was an elementary school special education teacher in New York City. I have recently relocated back to New Jersey and am looking for a full time nanny position (M-F). I am a certified teacher and have worked with all kinds of children in my many years as an...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I worked as a RN for 1, 5 years on a med-surg unit, also on a child psychiatric unit for about a year, plus I have working experience with elderlies from the position as a RN in a nursing home.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience with infants up to 12-year-olds. In past jobs I've gotten breakfasts ready, put children on their school bus, picked up children from their school bus, pick up from daycare, bathed, done laundry, helped with homework, experienced working with special needs, played with, etc for my clients. I have a...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi There! A little about me.... I am currently an early childhood education major, with a concentration in special ed., at Florida Southern College. During my high school years, I volunteered for a Vacation Bible School every year and worked at Sky Zone and a summer camp. I love working with children of all ages, especially...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lafayette, NJ
Christie M.
5.0
Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed.
- Lynn W.
Colleen F.
5.0
Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our toddler. Any family would be lucky to...
- Brianna F.
Mary C.
5.0
Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing everyday with her two daughters. I could not ask for more and am so happy I found her. I completely trust here everyday with my daughter.
- Rachel H.
Jacqueline W.
5.0
Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s needs. A true Angel.
- Care member
Karen A.
5.0
I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again.
- Jacqueline G.
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