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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Andrea took care of my dad for a week while we travelled for vacation. He has multiple sclerosis and mainly bedridden or in a wheelchair. He has a lot of different needs and Andrea just knew what to do. She's very experienced, dependable, trustworthy and...

Cindy C.

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Dana J.


Union, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...

France J.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Yaping W.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "

Kate B.

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Aileen B.


Newark, NJ

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...

Nicole L.

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Melissa J.


East Orange, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always felt confident with her in charge. She takes our baby to the park, the library, on strolls, and keeps us updated...

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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with him in her care. I would highly recommend Theo for...

Julia F.

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

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

Special Needs Care

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...

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is a hard working and reliable young lady. She gives of her time and talents to minister to others."

Leslie H.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice. I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...

Sarah K.

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Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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Katie N.


Summit, NJ

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 32-year-old female living and working in New York City. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children...
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Rita N.


Clark, NJ

$21-47/hr7 yrs exp

Compassion Care

Hi! My name is Rita, and I am a compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to offering excellent service, holding certifications as a Home Health Aide, in CPR, First Aid, AED, and as a Direct Support Professional. I...
Rita can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Nicole C.


Roselle, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator With A Big Heart!

Hello, my name is Nicole. I have been a babysitter for over 20 years, mostly caring for children ages 1-12+. If need be, I will most certainly care for pets as well. I am First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and I have experience with children with special needs as I have been a middle school educator for the past 8 years in the NYC/NJ...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Juliana P.


North Arlington, NJ

$15-19/hr

Confortable Around People With Special Needs.

My aunt is 59 years old and she has special needs since she was born. My mom is her primary caregiver and I always helped my mom taking care of my aunt. I am patient and very loving with around adults and elderly people with special needs.
Juliana can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands
I like working with kids because they usually tend to be blunt, which is genuinely my favorite quality. Kids will tell me what they want/need exactly how they prefer it. I like that. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose, and gives me the opportunity to give the help where it's needed. I started working with kids when...
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Julie Ann K.


Linden, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Compassionate Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 48-year-old, educated corporate professional who has taken a few years off from her HR career to focus on health. I have been taking care of children for the last 5 years. I currently Nanny a 6-year-old sweet little boy with some special needs part time Tuesdays through Thursdays. I have availability Friday through Monday...
Julie Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maplewood, NJ

Andrea F.

5.0

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Dana J.

5.0

Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She communicates very well and pays...

- France J.

Tais A.

5.0

Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.

- Yaping W.

Taiyanna N.

5.0

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.

- Kate B.

Aileen B.

5.0

Really pulled through for me at the last minute

- Care member

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