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Special needs caregivers in Ocean Gate, NJ

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & 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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, respite care & 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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, 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, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, meal prep, errands & 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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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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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Diane D.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Caregiver

I have 10 years of experience with dementia, stroke, Parkinson, and elderly care. I worked at St Barnabas Med ctr for 10 years in CCU. I am a very passionate woman who will treat your spouse or partner with dignity joy and laughter, I am not afraid of hard work in fact love when that improves the happiness and well being of my...
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Zoe V.


Toms River, NJ

$14-18/hr5 yrs exp

I Am An Experienced Nanny Who Is Cheerful, Organized, And Ready To Be The Best Sitter For Your Kids!

Hello!! Here are a few things you should know about me! I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and responsible. I started working with kids when I was in seventh grade and continued until I went to college. In my spare time, I like to journal, visit the beach, travel, and spend time with my family and friends....
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Reba S.


Toms River, NJ

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter (Willing To Make A Regular Schedule)

I have been caring for multiple families for the last few years. Not all, but some of the children I watch have some form of special need, usually autism or ADHD/ADD. I also spent a lot of time volunteering in a preschool near where I live. I love spending time with children, playing with them and helping with school work. I am...
Reba can also help with: Carpooling

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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.

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.

Hailee D.

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.

Alyssa L.

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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