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Special needs caregivers in Leonardo, NJ

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Yussely F.


Leonardo, NJ

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
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Lindsay W.


Highlands, NJ

$15-20/hr10 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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have a 13- year old autistic son who loves Lindsay and Lindsay loves him. She is a caring, dependable, and very reliable individual. She interacts with my son extremely well. I cannot say enough good things about her and we love her dearly."

James G.

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Renee D.


Red Bank, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Holistic Caregiver

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.

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Gina D.


Eatontown, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughter loves her ! I refuse to let anyone else watch my daughter if she's not available "

Vanessa M.

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Kelly O.


Eatontown, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)

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.

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Amanda B.


Hazlet, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

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,...
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Bette B.


Long Branch, NJ

$10/hr1 yrs exp

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.

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Nicole B.


Eatontown, NJ

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

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

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Sonja B.


Matawan, NJ

$16-30/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Rebecca S.


Eatontown, NJ

$25-50/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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Hayley F.


Fair Haven, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I have had 10 years of experience watching children of all ages. I worked at a Country Club children's camp for 4 years with children between the ages of 6 and 8. I have cared for infants and kids as old as 13. For all of my babysitting jobs I have driven kids to school, camp, sports practices, gymnastics camp, tutoring, etc. I...
Hayley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Michelle L.


Hazlet, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Older Teens Looking To Love Your Little Ones

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

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Nicole Q.


Matawan, NJ

$42-50/hr10 yrs exp

Cna/hha

Hi I am a caring and reliable care giver. I have a flexible a schedule and can work on weekends If needed
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Terriann M.


Atlantic Highlands, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time After School Caregiver

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:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Mitzi S.


Red Bank, NJ

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

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, dementia, transportation, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Felice P.


Red Bank, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Nurturing Person

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...
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Abryana T.


Red Bank, NJ

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Growing up I had a lot of siblings, my parents both worked and it made me become responsible at a young age while taking care of them. I also grew up on a farm with a ton of animals so I know how to take care of dogs and cats as well. In high school, I babysat for a couple families and it was very rewarding watching the children...
Abryana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Ayana C.


Eatontown, NJ

$27-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there families! I am a 21-year-old energetic nanny that loves to care for all children. I am born and raised in New Jersey and I am a very dedicated and passionate person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs children. I have 2 years of daycare experience working with all ages. In...
Ayana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ayana is so great with my 2 year old son! She is very attentive and energetic, I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help!"

Mayah I.

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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.

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.

Gina D.

5.0

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!

- Eric P.

Kelly O.

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, transportation, grocery shopping,...

- Kathleen F.

Bette B.

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 daily living? She's your girl!

- Bari B.

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