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Special needs caregivers in Leonardo, NJ
Yussely F.
Leonardo, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a fun and very friendly loving person who enjoys the company of children. In my neighborhood there was always a lot of younger children who then I babysat. It taught me to be responsible and to have patience. Communication between the parents, myself, and the child/children is major key for everything to run smoothly....
Yussely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Lindsay W.
Highlands, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed "
Barbara W.
Caroline S.
Long Branch, NJ
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading.
I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."
Dorothy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
5.0
"Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."
Michael L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experience caregiving. I have cared for individuals from a few months of age to 21 in both clinical and nonclinical settings. At the age of 12 I began babysitting, and over time have worked as a clinical assistant at a neurobehavioral unit for children, as an aide in a classroom for those with special...
Ginamarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina watches our 2 year old twins on Tuesdays and we are so happy that we found her! She is wonderful with our children, teaches them Spanish, sign language and the list goes on. It's incredible what she fits into one day! She also does crafts with them, makes sure...
Kelly Z.
Felice P.
Red Bank, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Felice and I worked together professionally. She is a hard worker and such a pleasure to work with. Felice also will watch my two children when I need help being a single mom working long hours. She is wonderful with kids and always goes above and beyond to make...
Alison M.
5.0
(1)
I am the director of a memory care/dementia/Alzheimer floor in an assisted living facility. I have worked with Parkinson patients, cancer patients and those with advanced dementia and Alzheimer. My focus is with the elder population as I have felt that they have often been overlooked and that they need intensive compassionate,...
5.0
"Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because of a shortage of staff in this otherwise very good facility, I asked Ann if she would still help with his...
Dr. C.
Kelly O.
Eatontown, NJ
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.
5.0
"Kelly has worked for about a year, for my disabled non verbal daughter who is twenty one years old. Kelly works about 3 to 4 hours a week, she is a kind personal care assistant whom provides walks out in the community, safety fall protection, library visits,...
Kathleen F.
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs.
My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
Bette B.
Long Branch, NJ
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....
5.0
"Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your face and brighten your day. She is honest and dependable. Need some company or help with your activities of...
Bari B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is wonderful and such a help to our family! We have worked together since my son was 4 months old. It is very clear to me that working with babies and children is a passion. She has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of our baby and going...
Jaime R.
Sonja B.
Matawan, NJ
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sonja. I love children! I have three children of my own. A daughter who's 7, a son who is 5 and my youngest son is 3. My middle son has autism and has received therapy so I am familiar with ABA therapy and special needs for children. I am also CPR certified. I cared for my three younger brothers as well which...
Sonja can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Gwendolyn B.
Hazlet, NJ
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Gwendolyn, and im 21 years old. I'm an older sister an aunt and an experienced babysitter. I have two younger brothers who I have spent a lot of my life with, i've been there for all stages of their childhood and have loved every minute of it. I've done many one-time jobs and am available for more or a...
Rebecca S.
Eatontown, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a Mom for 25 years, and began babysitting at the age of 13. My second son has special needs, so I understand how things can become difficult. I've always loved children, and enjoy helping others in need.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
Hello! My name is Terri-Ann. I am an Early Intervention Therapist and have worked with children professionally from toddler through High School in settings as broad as babysitting in the home, therapeutic intervention practitioner, public school educator, Sunday School teacher or Mad Scientist! I am safety conscious,...
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
1.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter she is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and child development. I'm a creative happy...
I am a former patient care technician for over 20 years as well as a certified nursing assistant and office medical assistant for the past 10 years. I am very comfortable with the elderly and their special needs. I enjoy working with this age population and am comfortable with all levels of work including dementia care. I work...
Mitzi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, respite care, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
Queen L.
Keansburg, NJ
$17-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years experience with child care , I've been nannying for 5 years with small & big families ages New born- teenager, I am reliable, I have experience with special needs as well, im trustworthy, dependable, patient and flexible when it comes to scheduling.
-CPR Certified
-Fully Vaccinated
-Reliable Transportation...
Queen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leonardo, NJ
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed
- Barbara W.
Caroline S.
5.0
Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son.
- Dorothy A.
Michelle L.
5.0
Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor and PLAY. She has never been a...
- Rachel C.
Renee D.
5.0
Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family.
- Michael L.
Ginamarie M.
5.0
Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative. She engages him and he is excited to see her again! It's been wonderful to find someone we trust after having moved to the area, and we would...
- Lisha M.
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