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Special needs caregivers in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Kaylee V.
Lake Hiawatha, NJ
$22-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Active RBT certification and doing supervised fieldwork in a clinic-setting to obtain BCBA credential. 3+ years working with children with an ASD diagnosis ranging from 1-15 years old.
5.0
(1)
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework.
I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom.
Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"
Care member
Chloe D.
Morristown, NJ
$23/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Chloe D.
I babysat three kids for the past two summers part-time, when I started the youngest was 6 months old! I had so much fun with them, but I just returned back to school at Lehigh University! I have a lot of experience with both children and animals from working at summer camps, to helping in the special needs classrooms...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Michelle H.
Morristown, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children.
I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful .
I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies. She is very gentle, polite and extremely professional ....
Amy A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
Janelle G.
West Orange, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janelle! I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny, babysitter and tutor. Whether it be a single child or multiple, I love to work with children of all ages! I also have experience caring for children with physical disabilities and special needs. In the past I have supervised church daycare, and while...
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily and has a lot of unique interests but he always had the...
Aaliyah H.
5.0
(1)
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
Kelli can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who...
Natalie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens
5.0
(2)
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
Kelly D.
Riverdale, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Energetic Nanny With Over 15 Years Of Experience Looking For Occasional/ Full /part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Mom to a 13-year-old little boy who is my life and my step son who is also 13 . I have worked with children for over 20 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired ! "
George G.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 to 20 year Experience taking care of kids I very trustworthy I would be very Delightful to take care of your kids on the weekend I can do over night. and I can do cleaning too. Thank you. I have experience in special need children. who take time to talk. I am very patience. whit kids who take time to learn. I play whit...
Mikela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina was so amazing with my daughters. She was always punctual, very dependable, took great care of the kiddos, even took them for treats. We were so fortunate to have her! She's moved away from us but will be missed!"
Jennifer D.
Maria T.
Caldwell, NJ
$10-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with a family up to 6 children at a time including families with twins. I've cared for infants up to preteens. I helped with activities, time management, driving, cleaning, games... etc. I cared for children with special needs like diabetes and sensory issues. One family of twins I had them from 3 weeks old and...
Juicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Juicia is wonderful. She took amazing care of my son, who was 6 months old when she started. She was extremely attentive, caring, thoughtful, and was always interacting with my son, engaging him in activities, and encouraging him to practice new skills. It is...
Deborah W.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a special needs life childcare provider
I adore that families come in all different forms and I am pro diversity. A former teacher and flight attendant.
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am great with children and have watched children of all ages ranging from infant to teenagers. I am an active person who enjoys doing activities with the children I watch such as going for walks and playing outside. I love animals so pets do not bother me in the slightest. I have been a swim instructor, nursery staff, teacher,...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has been part of our family for a year and she has been incredible with the kids.she is a bubbly, reliable, smart girl. She also take initiatives with the kids and is always up to do all sort of activities. I would recommend Alyssa with no hesitation."
Eva F.
Samantha C.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best babysitter out there. She is so great with kids! She’s amazing with special needs care. I highly recommend her!! "
Care member
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nashaly. I am a Behavioral Therapist and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who has...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany.
I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 13years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. . He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is so nice & very kind to my child. I wish she could stay longer with our family if we don't have to move out of town. "
Joy P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Tara P.
5.0
Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!
- Care member
Michelle H.
5.0
She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own.
she still babysits for me whenever I...
- Vanessa V.
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
- Care member
Janelle G.
5.0
Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily and has a lot of unique interests but he always had the best time with Janelle and learned...
- Aaliyah H.
Kelli P.
5.0
Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who worked there was amazed that my 4...
- Natalie P.
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