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Maria K.


Union, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
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Susan L.


East Hanover, NJ

$24/hr • 10 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, respite care, dementia
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Melissa H.


Orange, NJ

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Jessica H.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr • 5 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Bryanna G.


Fords, NJ

$20/hr • 2 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, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie K.


Springfield, NJ

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a special education teacher looking for a part-time position. I work in New Providence and am back in Springfield by 3:30 during the week. I am also available on weekends. I graduated from Marist College in May 2016 with a degree in psychology, elementary education, and special education. I have been a nanny for...
Katie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hermina E.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jant A.


Irvington, NJ

$19-24/hr

Playful Caring Loving Respectfu Love Kids

Have experience in taking care of kids because I work at a daycare and loving playful and I'm able to work with all kind of kids whether it's being special needs because I work with kids with disability and will take care of the kids like my own kids because I have nephews and I do take care of them like my own kids your kids...
Jant can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Samantha T.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

Hi! My name is Samantha, I am 24 years old and will be a graduate student obtaining my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy starting summer 2024. For the past year, I have been working full time at an outpatient pediatric facility. I have experience with special needs children, as well as caring for children of all age groups. I...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Elizabeth L.


Chatham, NJ

$28-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

Short Term Infant Nurse/Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience working with children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including specialized infant, twins and children with special needs in both a day care center environment and as a professional nanny. I'm proficient with feeding schedules/transitioning to solid foods, and sleep training...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha K.


Westfield, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Musamali E.


Newark, NJ

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a trained EKG technician, phlebotomist and certified patient care technician Licensed by HNA. I also graduated in May 2021 with my Bachelors in Health services Management. Work experience Worked in Emergency room as a patient care technician, worked a medical surgical unit as a Pct. Currently working on a physic Unit.
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Aleesha M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$24/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe in fostering a child's growth and development in a way that positively impacts their lives. My seven years as a childcare provider have allowed me to support families by providing reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I love to play outdoor sports, board games, and educational games with the children...
Aleesha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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Alyssa B.


Irvington, NJ

$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Alyssa and I am currently majoring in education at Kean university. I have worked with several autistic children and young adults. I have experience with autistic multiples, feeding, dressing, showing the world through walks and nature. I am patient, kind, and responsible. References will given upon request.
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Rita N.


Clark, NJ

$21-47/hr • 7 yrs exp

Compassion Care

Hi! My name is Rita, and I am a compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to offering excellent service, holding certifications as a Home Health Aide, in CPR, First Aid, AED, and as a Direct Support Professional. I...
Rita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part/Full Time Caregiver

I was taught at a very early age to care for my special needs brother who is 2 years younger than myself. He was born with mild retardation. As a teenager, I remember assisting my mother with taking him to doctor's, visits, laundry, preparation of meals, administering medications, and assisting in extracurricular activities. Our...
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Felisa H.


Irvington, NJ

$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

CHHA/PCA/Nannie

Good day sir and madam I am 28-year-old Felisa S Hussey I have been PCA in New York for 4 year in. I resent move in to jersey when I still continue my career as a CHHA. AS a CHHA I take care of personal who are in need with ADL , housekeeping, cleaning, cooking, feeding, laundry and etc. I take care of children in babysitting...
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Chantau F.


Irvington, NJ

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Am A 30 Year Old Female I'm This Field For 4 Year

Hi my name is chantau, I am a certified home health aid care giver . I am very friendly kind and loving, like meeting new people . and willing to learn new things , surely will do a task that is assigned me when given , am good at transferring patience to wheelchair, bed bath , care for special needs , etc... am open to get to...
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Megan O.


South Plainfield, NJ

$17-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hannah T.


South Orange, NJ

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request. I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...

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