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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

5.0

(1)

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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
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Jacqueline W.


Milford, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Karen A.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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.

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Briana C.


Vernon, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, 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!"

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Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

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, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, 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;...

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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Crystal S.


Andover, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Help

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Nichole A.


West Milford, NJ

$25-26/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Natalia L.


Ledgewood, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Child 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

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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-30/hr9 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...
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Emma W.


Warwick, NY

$10-15/hr4 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...
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Kayla C.


Hewitt, NJ

$15/hr7 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katie E.


Landing, NJ

$15/hr

Special Needs Care

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...
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Nicole C.


Randolph, NJ

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Former Teacher Looking To Become A Full Time Nanny

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

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Janine V.


Stanhope, NJ

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

RN

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.
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Natalya R.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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.
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Deborah M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny For Any Age!

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

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Sarah S.


Netcong, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Super Sitter Sarah

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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Alina S.


Rockaway, NJ

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Caretaker

Hi! My name is Alina, and it would be a pleasure to work with you! I am a 21-year-old part-time chemistry student, as well as a babysitter and art studio manager. I grew up alongside my brother who is autistic & nonverbal, which has given me a lifetime of experience with special needs, caregiving, and patience. I've worked with...
Alina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jessica H.


Milford, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Jessica

I am a mother of 3 grown children. I am honest and caring. I give great attention to detail. I have approximately 15 yrs of experience. I had my own business for many years when my children were in school. I started my business when I realized how much I love to help people bring a sense of peace and calm in their home....
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, respite care & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lafayette, NJ

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

Bonnie R.

5.0

Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as part of our family.

- Hayley M.

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