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Special needs caregivers in Martinsville, NJ

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Sarah F.


Martinsville, NJ

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! I have experience will children and adults on the spectrum from years of volunteer work with assisted horseback riding lessons. These lessons were used as a therapy tool to help people with cerebral palsy, autism, who are non verbal or have issues with their vision. I also nannied for a family friend who has a non verbal...
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Ali H.


Martinsville, NJ

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I hold a masters degree in applied psychology with a focus in applied behavioral analysis and ASD. In addition to my degree, I have worked with children ages 0-8 for the past 5 years. My work with children has included, but is not limited to, teaching life skills, potty training, sleep training, play skills and providing...
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Eileen C.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

No availability at this time. Experience in hospitals, nursing homes and home care as a Certified Nurse Aid. Certified yoga instructor, adults, seniors, and children/children with special needs.
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!"

Julie V.

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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"wonderful and great with our son"

Stacey And Joe B.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy to communicate with, and very reliable. Our house was...

Kat D.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with...

Elizabeth T.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Eric R.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!"

Lauren W.

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Aicha K.


Piscataway, NJ

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive and learn. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity and friendly nature, allows me to connect with children of all ages. I believe in open and...
Aicha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our daughter. Highly recommend!"

Bisma M.

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Cierrah W.


Dunellen, NJ

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver Who Love Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over five years of experience in child care. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from newborn to 14 years old, including those with special needs....
Cierrah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as a caring babysitter. "

Dip R.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Alyssa T.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "

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Lisa S.


Raritan, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am available evenings after 4 p.m. and weekends. I'm also available for overnights and weekends/weeks. Below, you will find a little about me. I look forward to chatting as soon as you're able so you can get to know me better. I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can accommodate you and your...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa is a wonderful person; very friendly and great with children."

Andrea G.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dana has been working for us for 9+ months taking care of our beautiful mother. She is professional, dependable, caring, loving, knowledgeable and plays an integral part in the overall health and wellness of our mother and the balance of our family. She loves what...

Sean N.

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Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(9)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, home modification
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider."

Lauren M.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul M.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Martinsville, NJ

Eileen C.

5.0

Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!

- Julie V.

Keri D.

5.0

wonderful and great with our son

- Stacey And Joe B.

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

Katherine B.

5.0

Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family.

- Care member

Oliva Magnolia M.

5.0

Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with kids (unlike the many caregivers...

- Elizabeth T.

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