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4.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
About me:
I have a BA in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I did my internship at a daycare center, have worked in several different day care centers in the past and volunteered at a school/hospital for special needs kids. I am a CASA volunteer (advocate for foster kids), raised four kids ages 19-29...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
4.0
"I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and trust her completely. Over the years she has taken care of our now adult daughter with Autism, our dogs and home, and...
Christa J.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
First Aid
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;...
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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 4 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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have pretty much raised my 3 brothers and I due to living with our single dad. I now have an adopted 17-year-old, whom I've had since she was 14. I raise my 12-year-old sister from afar from the sudden death of our mom, and 3-year-old God daughter who I raised since she was 3 months old, on weekends! I began babysitting when I...
Judy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
$10-15/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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Katie. I'm a 20-year-old College student at a College. I'm a psychology education major, and plan on going away as of Fall 2017 to get my bachelors in Special Education. My senior year of High School I got to work in a program which partnered up with special needs students, allowing them to socialize and partake...
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
Natalya R.
Hackettstown, NJ
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have some experience working with kids with disability. I have a brother with autism. I also have babysat a family that the child had problem speaking. I watched the kids full time.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lafayette, NJ
Joan B.
4.0
I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and trust her completely. Over the years she has taken care of our now adult daughter with Autism, our dogs and home, and additionally a senior family member. Joan...
- Christa J.
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.
Briana C.
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
Claudia H.
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; she's a mentor, a confidante,...
- Care member
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