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Special needs caregivers in Little Silver, NJ

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Glynnis V.


Little Silver, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional/substitute

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I have been working with special needs children and adults for 10 years, both in the home and school settings. I am currently working in a school as a paraprofessional and substitute! I have over 20 years in of experience babysitting/mother's helper.
Kind, gentle, compassionate and experienced caregiver ready to assist you and your loved one(s). My background as a caregiver is extensive. As an older sister in a family of eight, caring for young ones is something I grew up doing. As a young adult, I started working with children and adults with varied disabilities providing...
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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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Mackenzie H.


Colts Neck, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "

Melissa L.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Ann H.


Red Bank, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Dementia/Alzheimer Specialist With HHA License.

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.

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Margaret S.


Neptune, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support

I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia. I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maggie first came to work for us when my mother was returning from rehab after she had broken her hip about six years ago. She was mobile but slowed down and needed some help in the morning and companionship throughout the day. My mother had come to live with me...

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Princess W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Love Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Princess I've been a nanny/babysitter since college. I have worked with children of all ages from new born until the age of 16. I aslo have experience working with multiple children at the same time with different age ranges. I have also worked with children who have special needs and difficulties such as ADHD, asthma,...
Princess can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her."

Carmelmen D.

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Margaret S.


Neptune, NJ

$48/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Companion/Emotional Support

Part time - Companion/ Emotional Support- Family needs- animals/seniors/special needs/Personal Assistant/ Artist Assistant Hello, I'm Maggie. I'm patient, positive and compassionate. I am a non-smoker, I am health conscious, and have my own transportation. I'm 50 years young, a wife, an Aunt, a Yogi, an artist, a crafter &...
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Maggie is very kind and loving to my dog. She stays overnight and spends lots of time showering him with affection. Maggie also checks in often and is easy to reach."

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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
"In one word Kelly is awesome. So glad to have found a highly qualified professional to care for and spend time with my son. He is 17, special needs, and needs help in all areas, self-care, socialization, academics, life skills. Kelly is flexible in that she will...

jodi F.

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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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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

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.

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Felice P.


Red Bank, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Felice has been such a blessing to our family. My son was 9 months old when Felice started working with us and he was very, very attached to me (mom). She had a wonderful way of letting him get used to her without pushing him. She let him come around on his own...

Whitney Z.

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Nicole G.


Asbury Park, NJ

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Part And Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

9 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. Previously was a toddler/preschool teacher for over a year and almost completely my CDA. I Have worked with special needs children, maintain a clean household, cook, take kids to and from activities. Currently in college for Early childhood education online so I can...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Nicole took care of my two children 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl. She is very reliable and always showed up on time. She picked up my son from school and camp, helped with homework, took the kids to the park, gave them baths and always kept the house in...

Janet S.

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Alexis M.


Neptune, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone! My name's Alexis and I'm currently attending Rutgers University to attain my Masters Degree in Education. Specifically, for children ages 0-15. I currently have worked with a family for over one year, they have two children ages 12 and 14. My responsibilities include making them small snacks, cleaning up around the...
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Kristen W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen and I am a fun, easy going, and loving caregiver. I have been caring for children for what seems like my whole life! My experience ranges broadly from working with adults/children with special needs to infants starting at age 3 mo. Most people would describe me as an old soul and a great listener....
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen provided backup care for my 3 month old son when my regular sitter was out of town. She was awesome. I work from home and all I heard was my baby happily cooing away at her all day. Also, when he napped she got him to sleep in his crib which is really hard...

Sharon L.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my...

Gabby G.

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Caroline S.


Long Branch, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

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.

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Lindsey C.


Asbury Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lindsey and I'm a certified Early Childhood Education teacher. I currently teach preschool and have 15+ years of nannying experience. My previous positions include household management, transportation, tutoring, infant care, and working with special needs/ Early Intervention/ IEPs. I am available after school/...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Lindsey was wonderful looking after my 3 children. She was on time, very attentive, and communicated clearly with me. I would absolutely hire her again."

Nikole S.

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Ginamarie M.


Highlands, NJ

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Lisha M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Little Silver, 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.

Mackenzie H.

5.0

Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again.

- Melissa L.

Ann H.

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 care for the nearly 3 years he was in...

- Dr. C.

Margaret S.

5.0

Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an absolute gem of a person. Maggie...

- Care member

Princess W.

5.0

Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her.

- Carmelmen D.

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