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Special needs caregivers in Merchantville, NJ

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Karyn C.


Oaklyn, NJ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced Childcare Provider | Special Needs & Twin Experience Hi, I'm Karyn! I bring over two decades of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens. As a mom to a 19-year-old and a childcare professional, I understand the importance of patience, structure, and creating a safe, nurturing...
Karyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
" Karyn watched my three children (ages 1, 3, and 4) 2 times a week for about 16 months! Karyn always came to our home on time, cheerful and ready to go! She is energetic, kind and great at multitasking. My kids loved Karyn and always looked forward to spending...

Susan S.

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Asia H.


Philadelphia, PA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a 19-year-old babysitter trying to find a full time job. Anydays work for me, preferably 7am-5 p.m. but I am VERY flexible. I would prefer to use the families nanny car, I have a clean driving record and is licensed. I am asking for $22-27 an hour depending on the families number of children and the workload...
Asia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Asia is an excellent person & loves my daughter so much. Sad that we moved away we will miss her!"

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Natalia W.


Stratford, NJ

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer CareGiver Available

I am 24 years old in a Masters Program for Occupational Therapy and love working with children and enjoy getting experience with children as I plan on becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist once I graduate. I am great with preparing meals for children and trying to keep them active and happy. I also enjoy creating different...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natalia was our babysitter / nanny from Aug 2020 to Dec 2021. Besides the typical babysitting responsibilities, she also facilitated virtual school, picked up my daughters from school, and helped with homework. She was responsible, caring, honest, communicative,...

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Jessica O.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the...

James S.

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Tiffany H.


Marlton, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children with various special needs for 20 years... including speech delay, behavioral concerns, ADD, ADHD and autism spectrum. I am very attentive, patient, loving and kind. Hope to work with you soon :)
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Melissa H.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr18 yrs exp

Caregiver/MA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught. I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old. I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver. She is versatile and capable, and was able to manage my elderly father's challenging moods. She is also a patient and lovely...

Andrew P.

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Jessica B.


Marlton, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jessica and I have a Bachelor degree in elementary education. I have watched numerous of kids from babies to teens. I have also been a full time nanny and live in nanny. I can also do extra things needed like meal prep, laundry, groceries, bathing kids, walking the dog or any errands that need to be done like pick up...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica took care of our two boys, ages 18 months and 4 years old. She was exceptionally dependable and always on time. She has a strong work ethic and is very organized. She spent over a year with our family and also helped us transition to another state due to...

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Kaila G.


Voorhees, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaila. I have caregiving experience for both children and adults, with and without disabilities and/or special needs. I have worked full-time as a nanny, companion/life coach for adults on the autism spectrum, and caretaker for an adult with cerebral palsy. I'm also available for senior care. I enjoy music/concerts, the...
Kaila can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I'm physically disabled and I have a spare room in my home that was in serious need of being organized. I checked Care.com to find someone to come over for a couple of hours each week to help me sort through all the clutter. I ended up hiring Kaila and I'm very...

Rocco A.

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Catherine M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Super Positive, Fun And Caring Companion

Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker. Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...
5.0
"Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude promotes a positive atmosphere."

Padraic A.

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Tatianna R.


Palmyra, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tatianna. I am a social worker working with children, teens, and their families. I was a nanny full time for six years and I'm available for part time work. I love children and use a child based approach that involves fun and silly activities. I am super sweet but firm with kiddos! I love traveling and helping...
Tatianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana is a great nanny! Always on time and stays late if you need her to. Does crafts and activity's with the kids and we love that,Limited screen time She also is good with the fur baby's as well."

Robin M.

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Erica S.


Riverside, NJ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Erica and I have been working with children all my life. I've worked at a few different day cares including ages from infant to 12 years of age. I'm very experienced all around with children especially emotionally, and fulfill a special bond with any child that comes into my life. I've worked with kids with...
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erica has been our full-time nanny for the past year and a half and we are so sad to be losing her! She is a true professional in every sense of the word and our daughters absolutely adore her. Her demeanor is always calm & loving, and she has a magical way of...

Dani C.

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Ana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families. Available between July 1-July 5 My name is Ana. I am a full time nanny M-F but since it's summer and I have my school break I am looking for extras on weekends. I have almost 9 years of experience with children of all ages, especially newborns and toddlers. I am very creative with sensory and educational...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"**Hire Ana ASAP before you miss out** Ana has been our nanny for over a year. We are moving away soon, and to our dismay she cannot come with. I cannot overstate just how wonderful Ana has been for our son and us. Ana is highly dependable and goes above and...

Cheryl F.

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Julia B.


Marlton, NJ

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Julia! I am an experienced, energetic, and responsible nanny. I'm currently a dietetic student with a minor in psychology at the University of Alabama online. I have 8 years of paid babysitting experience with newborns to teens, multiples up to 5, children with special needs, and much more. I have been a full time nanny...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"The kids loved her! Very sweet and keeps them entertained."

Mary S.

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Nicole C.


Philadelphia, PA

$23-45/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She’s lovely- the kind of person you can trust with your children. According to my oldest she’s “pretty rad.”"

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Tiffany H.


Marlton, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 49 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a Caregiver Mom. I've homeschooled and now my daughter goes to school. I have over 20 years experience working with families and children, multiples, infants, toddlers, school-aged, adult children, ADHD and special needs children and Seniors, including administering medications and special diets. I'm flexible with...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffany helped watch several of our guests children at our wedding. All of the parents were absolutely elated with her and she provided them with text message updates throughout the night. She made everyone's night so much better. The kids had a blast and the...

Eric K.

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Jennifer L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I’ve worked with Jen for a few years on nightshift. she is very dedicated and reliable. "

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Anlizar D.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...
5.0
"Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the extra step to assure we understand doctors orders, medication, and dietary restrictions."

Mike S.

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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle was great with our toddler! He wanted to show her every toy in the house and play on the floor and she was on it as soon as she stepped foot in our living room. He was looking for her the next day, which is a big win in my book. I highly recommend Janelle!"

Kirtley K.

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Angelina S.


Cherry Hill, NJ

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angelina, I absolutely adore kids. I've had multiple babysitting/ nannying jobs over the years. I have great experience with infants . I've also worked with special needs children, and many more families. I would be able to provide many references with numbers of parents who's children I have worked with. Between the...
Angelina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angelina provided child care for our 5 month old grandson for the last 3 weeks. We were very pleased with her services. She worked 6 hours per day for us most every weekday. She was very good, caring and nurturing with our grandson. He really bonded well with...

Chris S.

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Emily K.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

Hello! I am a patient, caring, organized, hard-working and creative nanny looking for work! I have been working in Higher Education for the past 3 years, but plan on leaving to pursue my Master's Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling. This program will take place primarily on nights and weekends, but I will be available...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Merchantville, NJ

Karyn C.

5.0

Karyn is energetic, positive, trustworthy and a hard worker. Always a pleasure to work with and see her

- Candice Z.

Asia H.

5.0

Asia came for a visit and was full of energy. She interacted with my daughter and within minutes was having a great time with her. Asia has a bubbly personality and clearly has a passion for taking care of children. Thank you for your time Asia!

- Ceylan T.

Natalia W.

5.0

Natalia was our babysitter / nanny from Aug 2020 to Dec 2021. Besides the typical babysitting responsibilities, she also facilitated virtual school, picked up my daughters from school, and helped with homework. She was responsible, caring, honest, communicative, flexible and punctual throughout her...

- Care member

Jessica O.

5.0

Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the next phase of her career.

- James S.

Melissa H.

5.0

Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver. She is versatile and capable, and was able to manage my elderly father's challenging moods. She is also a patient and lovely person, who brings a positive...

- Andrew P.

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