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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "

Tara M.

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Tatyana L.


Summit, NJ

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Atmosphere

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 24 years old. I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...

Michelle M.

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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice. I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...

Sarah K.

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Dana J.


Union, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...

France J.

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Aileen B.


Newark, NJ

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aileen is an excellent caregiver! We have a 3 and 1 year old boy and she immediately connected with both. She follows our instructions diligently and is great with engaging toddlers. We highly recommend her and would hire her again!"

Sarah H.

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Rukayat O.


Newark, NJ

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator, special needs caregiver

Am humble, respectful, compassionate I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability. I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving. One thing you should know about me is that I am...
5.0
"Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "

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Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda was one of the most caring, thoughtful, and detail-oriented babysitters we have had! She took the time to call ahead to confirm, to ask what our son’s interests were, and what instructions we wanted to give. She brought books and toys. Our son was giggling...

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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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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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$45-50/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Suze S.


Roselle, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Suze S I'm from Roselle NJ. It's been 12 years since I have been working as a caregiver. I love working with kids specially those who have special need.
Suze can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Maria K.


Union, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

For 10+ years, I have provided excellent at-home care taker services to patients with special needs (i.e. paralysis, dementia, etc.) Treating patients with respect while meeting their daily needs is my goal.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep
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Susan L.


East Hanover, NJ

$24/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Years Of Experience Taking Care Of The Elderly. I.e Food Shopping And Doctors Appointments

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly. I will help with daily activities such as bathe, help get medicine prepared, cook meals. I am also available to transport to doctors appointments and food shop. I LOVE dogs and have no issue pet sitting as well. Before I took care of the elderly I drove special...
Susan can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
I am a very experience caregiver/ aid that work in the school community for kids special needs children by helping them with their daily needs and activities.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jessica H.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have babysat for a 4-year-old and 2-year-old for over two years along with a family of a 3-year-old with special needs and a 1-year-old. I have been a preschool teacher for about a year now as well. I love kids and enjoy taking care of them. I have a dependable vehicle and am willing to run errands, drive kids to school, etc....
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bryanna G.


Fords, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Bryanna, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers for Criminal Justice and Psychology. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old. I can prepare meals, change diapers, put kids to bed, and create fun and and engaging activities. I have...
Bryanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hermina E.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Hermina E., I have been a sitter for the past 14 years with excellent references. My experience is from newborn to teenagers. Also I have had the opportunity to work with special needs kids, e.g. Autistic, kids with seizures, etc. I enjoy going to the parks, library, taking the initiative and setting up play dates...
Hermina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mountainside, NJ

Theo T.

5.0

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for. She is resourceful and goes to a...

- Rebecca G.

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Camelia M.

5.0

Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle M.

Surayyah M.

5.0

Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids love her.

- Sarah K.

Dana J.

5.0

Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She communicates very well and pays...

- France J.

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