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My name is Morgan. I am currently
33 years old. I have been providing
childcare since I was 15 years old for many
families, day cares, and in early childhood
education settings. I have cared for and
taught children ages 4 months-14 years
old & have experience caring for many
children at a time and with special
needs children. My...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Danielle! I am the youngest of 4 kids and have a younger step-brother with Asperger Syndrome. I have experience with young children, special needs, and caring for elderly patients as well. I recieved my certification in CPR, but also have a BLS certification (basic life support). I spent time after high school...
I have 5+ years of experience working with kids. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as well if needed. I am a dancer who is a dance teacher for kids from preschool all the way up to 12 years old. I love working with kids and also have experience working with children with special needs! I am 21 years old and I'm...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Pamela M.
Matawan, NJ
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
My name is Pam and I have always loved kids. I started babysitting when I was 10. I had my first full time nanny position at age 17. Since then I have worked for many different families with children All different ages from newborn twins to young teens and special needs children too. Ive had as many as 14 kids at one time. I'm...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Tahira R.
Staten Island, NY
$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"Tahiti was on time, congenial, caring, and careful. I highly recommend her!"
Susan S.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Manjit is very reliable and dependable. She helped with picking and dropping off my 4 year daughter and is good with children as well. "
Ash R.
Carla J.
Staten Island, NY
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
Carla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"
Staci L.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her! "
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Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"My son was a resident at a program in NJ. She was very kind to my son and he thinks of her as a friend to this day. When I brought him home to live in his own apartment she traveled to see him and his place. Katie is a caring person. I believe you can count on her...
Joyce O.
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family
5.0
(2)
hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand,
I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county.
my availability is very...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind"
Kelly L.
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,...
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...
Maidie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."
Tina S.
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Matawan, NJ
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.
Tahira R.
5.0
She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me
- Uzma S.
Manjit K.
5.0
She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath
- Daljit S.
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.
Cathi A.
5.0
As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...
- Heidi C.
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