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Rachel R.


Ocean Gate, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a bilingual woman, I speak fluent English and Spanish. I have 8 adult children of my own, and over 30+ grandchildren; which some of them I raised. I've worked in multiple group homes with children ages ranging from 10-21 years old. I've also taken care of special needs children and really enjoy assisting them with their...
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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mother of 3 grown children, ages 21, 18, & 15. I am a patient, kind loving person. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a non smoker.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Milady R.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you seeking a full-time nanny to join your family? I will come in, be your second hand and shower your house with love and happiness. I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, which also includes working with special needs children. My life is devoted to seeing children happy as well as seeing them grow! I am...
Milady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last...

Mel R.

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Joan D.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many enjoyable years in the caregivers field... I worked for Crystal Run Village for 10 years and just recently worked as a para-educator.
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Lianna O.


Bayville, NJ

$22/hr12 yrs exp

Child Care Offered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lianna, I am 27 years old and I live in Bayville! I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am currently a paraprofessional in a 7th grade MD classroom. I have my Bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and I currently attend Kean University pursuing my masters in School Counseling. I have over 10...
Lianna can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lianna is absolutely amazing! She has cared for my now 10 year old and 7 year old! They always love when Lianna comes over. She is so much fun. If you need a sitter, Lianna is the perfect person for you!"

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Vanessa L.


Beachwood, NJ

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years professional experience as a special needs caregiver and educator. I've worked as paraprofessional in a high school as well as an elementary school. I was also a nanny to boy with autism for 3 years. My nonprofessional experience includes growing up with a sister with autism and Asperger, another sister with a...
5.0
"We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable."

Jonathan P.

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have been a paraprofessional in a self contained autistic class for 9 years. I have experience with children with speech delays, autism, cognitively impaired, and mild behaviors.
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Debra S.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a semi-retired professional with more than 30 years of child-care experience. During my career, I have worked as a full-time pre-school teacher and as a paraprofessional with special needs children in a private school, among other child-care positions. I am a dynamic, sensitive, and thoughtful caregiver who loves...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie is a child whisperer and became part of our family. She keeps in touch with all of her previous families, which shows just how warm she is. Debbie was always on time, and never - not once called out or was late. I completely trust her with my son and he...

Kimberly C.

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Eunice A.


Toms River, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Very Friendly And Easy Going Person Who Take Her Job Serious,very Hardworking And Punctual.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a home care aide for over 20 year , Ive worked in both facilities and home, my experiences are with all care level like dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, special needs, also am a great companion to my client, I enjoy listening to their beautiful life stories , I drive my clients to doctors appointment and errands...
Eunice can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Eunice is very responsible, she finds coverage if she is not available, she treats her clients like family! Eunice has a good personality and takes good care of the elderly. She helped turned our situation from chaotic to scheduled and calm. We are very pleased...

Caroline B.

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Hailee D.


Forked River, NJ

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

I'm A Responsible I Have Been Babysitting For 3 Years Now And Am Almost Always Available.

Hello! My name is Hailee and I am 24 years old, I babysit children of all ages. I currently work with children who have special needs at a private preschool during the week and babysit on the side. I am also CPR certified. I own my own car, comfortable with pets, and am a non smoker! I am also a register behavioral technician!
Hailee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hailee was a major help with my 3 children. She was always good at coming up with fun activities for them to all do or go to. She also was great with all of our pets. She was always very trustworthy and reliable. She is like part of the family!"

Shannon H.

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Irene M.


Toms River, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience in special education. Please message me if you think I would be a good fit.
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Alyssa L.


Toms River, NJ

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Dependable, Conscientious, And Loving Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I'm a rising sophomore in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts studying History and Communication, but am originally from Toms River, New Jersey. I am a doting older sister to my younger brother, Michael, who has special needs. Because of my experience with Michael, I am comfortable with and happy to provide care...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved Alyssa! She was incredible with our son. Alyssa is reliable, communicative, and very responsible. She is kind and fun. Would highly recommend!"

Leah A.

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Sandy D.


Forked River, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School And Weekends Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in the school system for about 15 years. I have worked with children as young as 3 months to 55 yrs old adults, I have also worked with the Special needs population all with many different disabilities. I have experience with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenge, Rhett...
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Diana R.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for over 25 years in various settings - day care centers, schools, and I have four of my own children. I have also worked with special needs children for five years. I was a substitute teacher in the Toms River School District.
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
" Diana R. is my sister-in-law and I've known her for almost 20 years. She watched my children when they for several years when u went back to work. She is a person I always went to for advice about my children. I am so thankful my boys were in the care of someone...

Sharon R.

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Briana M.


Toms River, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

CNA-HHA-Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Briana. I am a certified home health aide, CNA , personal trainer and special needs mother to a beautiful 4-year-old. I have over 5 years working with dementia patients in a facility and also in home. I am kind, compassionate, and patient. Im also very flexible.
Briana can also help with: Companionship, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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lynn S.


Forked River, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caretaker

Experienced caretaker of 25 years. References will be furnished. Laundry errands and dr visits no problem. Raised my special needs child as a single mom. I'm very patient.
lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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lynn S.


Forked River, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

experienced loving caregiver of 25 years. references provided. light housekeeping errands meal prep dr visits all no problem. patient and lighthearted. I raised my special needs daughter on my own. I'd describe my personality as fun freindly kind My skills include a variety of hobbies. I sew I paint and am generally very...
lynn can also help with: Transportation, personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Lori G.


Toms River, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

ABA Therapist And Experienced Special Needs Mom

I have a 22 yr old son with autism so I have lots of life experience. I am an ABA therapist for the past 3 years and have run special needs recreational programs for people of all ages and stages for the past 10 years. I have worked as a paraprofessional in a public school setting and have coordinated a senior special needs...
Lori can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Susann B.


Forked River, NJ

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Retired RN Dedicated To Caring For Your Loved One.

I am a caring lighthearted person. I took care of my elderly father through illness and hospice. I understand it is vital to keep the lines of communication open between the family and physicians. I want to be able to help people and provide them with support while also allowing me the flexibility of being active in church and...
Susann can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

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Joyce C.


Toms River, NJ

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I've been in healthcare for almost 6 years now and have been exposed to numerous amounts of different types of age groups with different illnesses. I also have a 17-year-old brother on the autism spectrum. I'm very passionate in helping people and making sure they are able to be as independent as possible I'm a recent...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ocean Gate, NJ

Milady R.

5.0

Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last minute.I felt very comfortable with...

- Mel R.

Lianna O.

5.0

Lianna is caring, nurturing, and fun. She is a bright light in not only my daughter’s life but mine too. She’s trust worthy, reliable, punctual and all around the best choice for a care giver . Having her in your life will be the best decision you ever made.

- Care member

Vanessa L.

5.0

We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable.

- Jonathan P.

Debra S.

5.0

Debbie is a child whisperer and became part of our family. She keeps in touch with all of her previous families, which shows just how warm she is. Debbie was always on time, and never - not once called out or was late. I completely trust her with my son and he loved her! She did so many activities...

- Kimberly C.

Eunice A.

5.0

Eunice is very responsible, she finds coverage if she is not available, she treats her clients like family! Eunice has a good personality and takes good care of the elderly. She helped turned our situation from chaotic to scheduled and calm. We are very pleased with her help!

- Caroline B.

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