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Special needs caregivers in Ledgewood, NJ

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Christine M.


Ledgewood, NJ

$15-19/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Mom

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I am currently working as a Paraprofessional at Celebrate The Children in Denville, NJ. Seeking a temporary summer position. With many years experience in the medical field, what gravitated me toward special needs children is my son. He was diagnosed at 4 years old with Asperger (PDD) along with severe OCD, anxiety,...
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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
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CPR

Special Needs Care

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Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

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.

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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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail started as a nanny for our son when he was five months old and worked for us for the next nine months. We absolutely loved her!! She was always early, communicated clearly and promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure our son had a stimulating and...

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Mary C.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Christina S.


Denville, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christina is going to school to be a nurse dealing with kids..She has babysat for numerous people from our church not only my daughter whom has ADHD and autism.She has a huge heart for families and loves kids.Shes always on time and she can cook and clean.Enjoys...

Carol S.

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Genevieve P.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

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,...
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Briana C.


Mount Arlington, 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & 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!"

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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...

Johanna F.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

4.3

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have a 9 month old son and Christie has been our trusted babysitter since we moved to New Jersey. She is always on time, dependable, and so sweet and caring to our son. I always ask her to come over early when she babysits so she can see our son before he goes to...

Kristina L.

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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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Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

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

First Aid

CPR

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...

Brianna F.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
5.0
"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"

Gabriela H.

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Rachel D.


Lake Hopatcong, NJ

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born. I have a lot of...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him. Highly recommended!"

Richard K.

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Mackenzie S.


Chester, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is MacKenzie, I love taking care of children and pets. I started out babysitting for a close family friends who's child is special needs. From than on I knew that I loved everyone kind of child. I am certified by my school in CPR. I am 24 years old and have my own car. I am going to college to become a special...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ledgewood, NJ

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

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.

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.

Abigail D.

5.0

Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances. Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my daughter was 2.5 and my son was a...

- Marissa A.

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.

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