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Special needs caregivers in Oceanport, NJ

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Tara W.


Oceanport, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Young Woman Looking To Give Back!

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Although I'm in my 30's now, I have babysat, tutored, was a live-in Nanny, and volunteered / have experience working with Special Needs children all throughout my teens and 20's. As I'm now looking to become a mother myself one day, I'd like to utilize this time in my life to get back into child caring, because not only am I...
Tara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Renee D.


Red Bank, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Holistic Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
5.0
"Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."

Michael L.

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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: Home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services & 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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Margaret S.


Neptune, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support

I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia. I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Maggie is the best! She is very compassionate and goes above and beyond for the elderly in her care. She knows what each person likes and makes sure they get it in spades. We started out with her walking with my father a couple times a week. She took him all over...

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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 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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, 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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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, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen's experience is very impressive; she has nannied and cared for many different ages for long periods of time and has great experience with special needs."

Krystal W.

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Lindsay W.


Highlands, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, 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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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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Lindsey was wonderful looking after my 3 children. She was on time, very attentive, and communicated clearly with me. I would absolutely hire her again."

Nikole S.

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Bette B.


Long Branch, NJ

$15/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....
5.0
"Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your face and brighten your day. She is honest and dependable. Need some company or help with your activities of...

Bari B.

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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

First Aid

CPR

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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Ashley R.


Long Branch, NJ

$38-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysister

Good morning! I'm Ashley, a passionate massage therapist and nanny seeking a Mon-Fri position. I'm certified in CPR, AED, and first aid, and skilled at connecting with children, including those with special needs. I take pride in being a trusted family member and creating a fun, engaging environment for your little ones.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Bianca T. I am an energetic, fun, loving 25-year-old. I have 5 years experience working with children from toddler to 17, including special needs! Both teaching and caregiving. I love kids and believe in creating a fun, loving and safe space for them to grow. I am CPR certified.
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oceanport, NJ

Renee D.

5.0

Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family.

- Michael L.

Sonja M.

5.0

Sonja came to support us at a critical time, my sister was put on hospice. She was became part of the family immediately. She knew how to navigate the healthcare system in the hospital and assisted living. She took a great burden from our family while we went through the process of saying goodbye to...

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Margaret S.

5.0

Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an absolute gem of a person. Maggie...

- Care member

Caroline S.

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.

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.

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