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Alexa A.


Mendham, NJ

$20-30/hr

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Hello! I am a psychology major at FAU studying all about humans and disorders. I have a strong desire to help people especially for those who may need a little extra help! I have the patience, caring and understanding to help.
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Michelle H.


Morristown, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

(4)

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children. I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful . I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very loving, responsible, always on time. My children love her and still ask for her.. Always went the extra mile to help me when I needed it.... "

Naveen N.

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Christina S.


Denville, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Creative And Energetic Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does...

Christina G.

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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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Megan C.


Morristown, NJ

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...
5.0
"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "

Lynn W.

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Eileen C.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

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, errands, hospice services, meal prep, 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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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...

Johanna F.

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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as...

Hayley M.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
5.0
"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"

Gabriela H.

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Chloe D.


Morristown, NJ

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Chloe D. I babysat three kids for the past two summers part-time, when I started the youngest was 6 months old! I had so much fun with them, but I just returned back to school at Lehigh University! I have a lot of experience with both children and animals from working at summer camps, to helping in the special needs classrooms...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have a 9 month old son and Christie has been our trusted babysitter since we moved to New Jersey. She is always on time, dependable, and so sweet and caring to our son. I always ask her to come over early when she babysits so she can see our son before he goes to...

Kristina L.

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Natasha E.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Fluent in ASL, great with all ages. Have worked with infants as young as 2 weeks old. As well as children and infants with medical and special needs. CPR certification, currently working in a hospital as a technician. Have a huge knowledge of...
Natasha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!"

Patricia N.

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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Raised Four Of My Own!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is very kind and responsible. She's someone I can always depend on. Michelle is the first person I call on when I need a helper. Kids love her and they look forward to seeing her. She's great!"

Theresa H.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Nicole J.


Denville, NJ

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Nicole and I have over 4 years experience as an ABA Therapist, and 6 years experience as a Full-Time Paraprofessional in schools for children with special needs. I'm looking for either a part or full time position and would love to chat about your families needs!
Nicole can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around old people . Seniors are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about seniors because they can be of such great influence for you and how lovely they can be. I have...
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Leah M.


Randolph, NJ

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

After School And Weekend Care Provider

Hi, I'm Leah! I'm currently a paraprofessional in a public school, meaning a one to one with a special needs student. My previous experiences are assistant and lead teacher of infant and toddler classes. I have professional experience with children between 6 weeks and 8 years. I am CPR, First aid, and AED certified. I am...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I am a 41-year-old, married female who has over 20+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and dependable. If I say I will be there you can count...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mendham, NJ

Michelle H.

5.0

She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own. she still babysits for me whenever I...

- Vanessa V.

Christina S.

5.0

Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does a wonderful job and I would highly...

- Christina G.

Christie M.

5.0

Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed.

- Lynn W.

Eileen C.

5.0

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

- Julie V.

Melissa T.

5.0

Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other updates that were good for us to know....

- Johanna F.

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