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Special needs caregivers in Middlesex, NJ

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Rebecca N.


Middlesex, NJ

$15-25/hr

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Hi! I am a college student home for the summer looking for an opportunity to help a wonderful family. I am going to school to be a special education teacher and have a lot to learn but I am incredibly passionate about caring for and educating those with special needs. I have experience with volunteer work for a special education...
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Rebecca N.


Middlesex, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi my name is Becca and I am currently a kindergarten teacher looking for a summer opportunity! I have experience with infants and children of all ages including special needs. I am confident in my ability to support your family in anyway you may need. Wishing you and your family well!
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as calm, patient, and friendly I like working with kids because it's important to acknowledge them and let them feel heard, safe, and cared for. I'm looking for a job that brings me joy and comfort that I am helping I started working with kids when I was 16, with babysitting and currently working...
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Jayde W.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the age of 16 when I started babysitting during the summer, igniting my passion for youth. Currently, I work as a behavioral technician at an autism center, a role that has been...
Jayde can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Alexander V.


Middlesex, NJ

$35-50/hr3 yrs exp

LPN

I have been an LPN for 3 years. I have experience in both adult and pediatrics. Nursing skills include but not limited to: g tube and g tube care and feedings bolus or pump, special needs patient care, medication administration, proper use of assistive devices, assistance with ADLs, etc. I have great conversational skills and...
Alexander can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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, hospice services, dementia
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.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$27/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, home modification, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very knowledgeable and gives helpful advice. I recommend her highly...

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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: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & 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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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: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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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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, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Andrea G.

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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Tamar

For the past several years (2015-current) I have been working as a caretaker for senior citizens in their homes. The job entails: cooking, dressing, baking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping my clients company. Also I play piano and make some craft decorations. My past clients had enjoyed listening to me playing piano. It...
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Alyssa M.


Somerset, NJ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs...

Jennifer Z.

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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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle took care of my 1 and 3 year old daughters. She was always punctual and professional. She has a gentle voice with the kids and they were well taken care of. Our oldest has behavior issues and speech delay and was able to go through a smooth day with...

Barbara C.

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Middlesex, NJ

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.

Florence L.

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.

Eileen C.

5.0

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

- Julie V.

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Michelle R.

5.0

Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her.

- Brigid F.

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