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Special needs caregivers in Newfoundland, NJ

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Michelle H.


Newfoundland, NJ

$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

NYS Certified Teacher Special Needs

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I have my masters from b-6 in students with disabilities and have been teaching for 5 years under that license.
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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

4.8

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom. "

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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$23-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Best babysitter around.. My 2.5 year old son ABSOLUTELY loves her..She is always on time and very flexible. Sam is amazing "

Toni D.

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Kelly D.


Riverdale, NJ

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Energetic Nanny With Over 15 Years Of Experience Looking For Occasional/ Full /part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom to a 13-year-old little boy who is my life and my step son who is also 13 . I have worked with children for over 20 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired ! "

George G.

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Mackenzie M.


Boonton, NJ

$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 12 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of the family."

Sandra C.

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Lauren C.


Ringwood, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...

Keli J.

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Jessica H.


Haskell, NJ

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time

4.3

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and...

Robert B.

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Nichole A.


West Milford, NJ

$25-26/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs. I am also a mother. Very caring individual. References available upon request.
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Pam H.


Oakland, NJ

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I, mother of grown twins, have plenty of child care experience, ranging from caring for my own children to being paid to do so for others(babysitting and nanny work) Years ago, I ran a preschool summer camp program, where I planned the day (outdoor games, songs, crafts, etc.) for the children. I recently worked for 11 years as...
Pam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lauren A.


Rockaway, NJ

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Compassionate, Creative, And Organized Self Starter

I have a very diverse background with multiple skills and varying levels of education. I hold two degrees - one in psychology and the other in elementary education. I'm currently a STEAM teacher at a Livingston Public Schools. Some of my interests include art, athletics (including team sports), sustainability, science, and...
I have experience with children of all ages and backgrounds. I am trained medical administration, first aid, and CPR.
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Kayla C.


Hewitt, NJ

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a fun, crafty, positive student and caretaker. I'm from New Jersey and I recently moved to St Augustine for school. I'm 22 years old and I've been babysitting for around 7 years. I've also worked in a daycare setting, a special needs elementary school, and in a pediatric occupational therapy office, giving me plenty of...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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John V.


Boonton, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I had the wonderful privilege of directly being responsible for the direct care of 12 middle school aged girls who came from diverse backgrounds. Majority of these girls came from broken homes and poverty.
Greetings My name is Roberta Through our my life I have always gravitated to a person that requires special attention I would be honored to continue this passion with your family member
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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello There, I'm Samantha. As the big sister of twins with ASD, ADHD, Epilepsy, and autoimmune disorder, I've been a special needs care giver since they were born. I am patient and compassionate; those are two things I firmly believe every person who works with those with disabilities should be. I would love to be a part of...
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Kelly D.


Riverdale, NJ

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

Hi, my name is Kelly. I am 34 and have a BA in psychology. I am a single mom of a 9-year-old little boy who is my everything ! I have years of experience as a nanny with special needs children. I have worked alongside the state and OTC therapists and speech therapists. I am outgoing, love children, pets and will give your child...
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Kayla C.


Hewitt, NJ

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have babysat several children with special needs. I have worked in occupational therapy practices, helping to assist kids with special needs to complete activities of daily living. I also worked as a paraeducator at a specialized elementary school. The program that I worked in was for children who are multiply handicapped. I...
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Dominica C.


West Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced, Reliable, Responsible

I have about 10 years of experience working various babysitting and nannying jobs. In 2019 I graduated with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant and began working with pediatrics at a school for children with special needs. I also have experience working as a lifeguard where I was trained in first aid and CPR. I have...
Dominica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lorena B.


Butler, NJ

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lorena, and I have much experience with childcare. Since I began sitting, I have sat for 4+ families with children ranging ages 0-15. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and older children, as well as children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Asperger's, allergies (tree nut, epipen), etc. If...
Lorena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newfoundland, NJ

Melody M.

5.0

Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom.

- Care member

Samantha C.

5.0

Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible and goes above and beyond for the kids she cares for. We would not ever hire anyone else besides Sam to care for our son. Our son also has special...

- Care member

Kelly D.

5.0

Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired !

- George G.

Mackenzie M.

5.0

I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of the family.

- Sandra C.

Lauren C.

5.0

Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!

- Keli J.

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