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Special needs caregivers in Oakhurst, NJ

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Kevin H.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver Dedicated To Empowering Independence

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I am a young professional, recently graduated in Tourism, with experience in caring for people with special needs at camp Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, where I learned to foster their independence and provide a safe, motivating environment. I speak three languages, enabling me to connect well with people from diverse cultures,...
I really like working with kids, enjoy helping and also having fun with them. I have worked teaching kids, and I have also worked taking care of special needs doing personal care, daily activities, meal times, and cleaning
Daniela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Cerulean W.


Oakhurst, NJ

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have cared for large and small groups of children. I have babysat children in two-s, and as nanny to a wonderful group of 6. I am experienced with special needs children with autism. I am a student and can work with my schedule to best fit the family I'm with at the time. I have been caring for children for the past 5 years...
Cerulean can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Kevin H.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Tourism Management

I am a young professional, recently graduated in Tourism, with experience in caring for people with special needs at a camp, where I learned to foster their independence and provide a safe, motivating environment. I speak three languages, enabling me to connect well with people from diverse cultures, and I excel in teamwork,...
Kevin can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Daniela P.


Oakhurst, NJ

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

During the last year and ad half I have been working with special needs adults, in a respite facility. Being in charge of personal care, daily activities, meals, and cleaning
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Lindsay W.


Highlands, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have a 13- year old autistic son who loves Lindsay and Lindsay loves him. She is a caring, dependable, and very reliable individual. She interacts with my son extremely well. I cannot say enough good things about her and we love her dearly."

James G.

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Mackenzie H.


Colts Neck, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "

Melissa L.

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Nicole B.


Eatontown, NJ

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired Nicole about a month ago after my babysitter of over a year needed to leave. My son is a strong-willed and very active two-year-old boy. I was concerned about how he would respond to someone new given that he had known his previous babysitter since he was...

Natalie W.

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Maureen B.


Spring Lake, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of three children ages 21, 17, and 15. I have taught children how to swim for 31 years. I also have experience with children who have special needs including Down syndrome and autism. I love working with children. I understand the importance of keeping them on schedules with sleep, studies, and playtime. I have...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maureen did it all for us! We hired her as a housekeeper and she was willing and able to take on more responsibilities. Her roll has included housekeeping, child care, nanny, babysitting, dog walker and dog sitting."

Sarah Marie M.

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Princess W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Love Me

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Princess I've been a nanny/babysitter since college. I have worked with children of all ages from new born until the age of 16. I aslo have experience working with multiple children at the same time with different age ranges. I have also worked with children who have special needs and difficulties such as ADHD, asthma,...
Princess can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her."

Carmelmen D.

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Sonja M.


Asbury Park, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant, Available For Employment

I am a Healthcare professional who has experience in assisting client with their ADL's and any assistance needed to make sure their quality of life is fulfilled. I have over 25 years of experience and care of elderly clients, special needs clients, and children of all shapes, forms, I am equipped to handle any situation put in...
Sonja can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sonja is a very hardworking person that shows each client compassion,empathy and respect and she willing to go the extra mile to help anyone in need."

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Ginamarie M.


Highlands, NJ

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a wide range of experience caregiving. I have cared for individuals from a few months of age to 21 in both clinical and nonclinical settings. At the age of 12 I began babysitting, and over time have worked as a clinical assistant at a neurobehavioral unit for children, as an aide in a classroom for those with special...
Ginamarie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative. She engages him and he is excited to see her again! It's been wonderful to find someone we trust after having...

Lisha M.

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Kelly O.


Eatontown, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.
5.0
"Kelly has worked for about a year, for my disabled non verbal daughter who is twenty one years old. Kelly works about 3 to 4 hours a week, she is a kind personal care assistant whom provides walks out in the community, safety fall protection, library visits,...

Kathleen F.

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Caroline S.


Long Branch, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading. I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."

Dorothy A.

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Nicole G.


Asbury Park, NJ

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Part And Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

9 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. Previously was a toddler/preschool teacher for over a year and almost completely my CDA. I Have worked with special needs children, maintain a clean household, cook, take kids to and from activities. Currently in college for Early childhood education online so I can...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole took care of my two children 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl. She is very reliable and always showed up on time. She picked up my son from school and camp, helped with homework, took the kids to the park, gave them baths and always kept the house in...

Janet S.

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Alexis M.


Neptune, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Those With Special Needs

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone! My name's Alexis and I'm currently attending Rutgers University to attain my Masters Degree in Education. Specifically, for children ages 0-15. I currently have worked with a family for over one year, they have two children ages 12 and 14. My responsibilities include making them small snacks, cleaning up around the...
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Felice P.


Red Bank, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Felice has been such a blessing to our family. My son was 9 months old when Felice started working with us and he was very, very attached to me (mom). She had a wonderful way of letting him get used to her without pushing him. She let him come around on his own...

Whitney Z.

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Margaret S.


Neptune, NJ

$48/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Companion/Emotional Support

Part time - Companion/ Emotional Support- Family needs- animals/seniors/special needs/Personal Assistant/ Artist Assistant Hello, I'm Maggie. I'm patient, positive and compassionate. I am a non-smoker, I am health conscious, and have my own transportation. I'm 50 years young, a wife, an Aunt, a Yogi, an artist, a crafter &...
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Margaret is great . Our Dogs are both rescued street dogs who have trust issues with most people. Margaret is the only person we have hired who has ever been able to keep them calm and happy when we are away. Her positivity and warmth has made traveling 100% less...

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Kristen W.


Asbury Park, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristen and I am a fun, easy going, and loving caregiver. I have been caring for children for what seems like my whole life! My experience ranges broadly from working with adults/children with special needs to infants starting at age 3 mo. Most people would describe me as an old soul and a great listener....
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristen was a babysitter for my infant, as a nurse I can be very busy and need last minute care and Kristen was always very good with accommodating that. Not only was she a great caregiver but she eventually became part of our family! When she moved to California...

Tracy Y.

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Lindsey C.


Asbury Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lindsey and I'm a certified Early Childhood Education teacher. I currently teach preschool and have 15+ years of nannying experience. My previous positions include household management, transportation, tutoring, infant care, and working with special needs/ Early Intervention/ IEPs. I am available after school/...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey is a fantastic nanny for my 5-month-old daughter. She is responsible, caring, and knowledgeable, offering advice based on her experience when watching the development of my baby. For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Lindsey,...

Megan V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakhurst, NJ

Lindsay W.

5.0

Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed

- Barbara W.

Mackenzie H.

5.0

Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again.

- Melissa L.

Nicole B.

5.0

Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my daughter is being taken care of so...

- Gabby G.

Maureen B.

5.0

Maureen did it all for us! We hired her as a housekeeper and she was willing and able to take on more responsibilities. Her roll has included housekeeping, child care, nanny, babysitting, dog walker and dog sitting.

- Sarah Marie M.

Princess W.

5.0

Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her.

- Carmelmen D.

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