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3.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a special needs life childcare provider
I adore that families come in all different forms and I am pro diversity. A former teacher and flight attendant.
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
Maria P.
New York, NY
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"María A is very disciplined, responsible and at the same time loving with children, she is a perfect nanny, and will give you a lot of confidence and security for the care of your children."
Beatriz C.
Ana H.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday .
Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...
Liza F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
Oni can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Oni is a wonderful babysitter and tutor for our girls. The girls look forward to spending time with her and always ask for her to come back. A few of the things I love the most about her are:
*her creativity when planning activities for kids
*her...
Malinda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a masters in Speech-Language Pathology (graduated May 2015). After my 9 years of experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs, I am extremely comfortable caring for and interacting with children. Not to mention I enjoy offering them an enriching and enjoyable experience! Additionally, I...
Puneet can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step...
Pauly R.
5.0
(1)
I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...
Katerina S.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of experience with babies/kids, super confident and easy going which was always great for a stressed out mama like...
Holly D.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years,
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!"
Becky R.
Kiera M.
New York, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...
Kiera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very attached to me, but with Kiera he could care less about...
Irina Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....
Aminata can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was able to be signed out from the dentist and she got me back...
Jemi J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
5.0
"Andrea took care of my dad for a week while we travelled for vacation. He has multiple sclerosis and mainly bedridden or in a wheelchair. He has a lot of different needs and Andrea just knew what to do. She's very experienced, dependable, trustworthy and...
Cindy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."
Daliz P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am great with children and have watched children of all ages ranging from infant to teenagers. I am an active person who enjoys doing activities with the children I watch such as going for walks and playing outside. I love animals so pets do not bother me in the slightest. I have been a swim instructor, nursery staff, teacher,...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has been part of our family for a year and she has been incredible with the kids.she is a bubbly, reliable, smart girl. She also take initiatives with the kids and is always up to do all sort of activities. I would recommend Alyssa with no hesitation."
Eva F.
5.0
(1)
Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a...
Debra R.
Christine W.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the privilege of working with Christine at a Camp during the summer of 2018. Christine and I worked closely for eight weeks, and even shared workstations.
Christine was incredible in her role as a camp counselor. Our camp served hundreds of children,...
Caroline K.
5.0
(1)
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"
Eka B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriella, and I am a 20-year-old dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I would describe myself as energetic, patient, and creative. My hobbies include going to the gym, painting, and shopping.
With four years of experience as a nanny and a year working in a daycare/preschool, I have...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to...
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Kathleen R.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My student teaching in the Fall of 2015 took place at Rosa Parks elementary in Middletown, Ohio (greater Cincinnati area), it was along side a third and fourth grade intervention specialist. I taught a total of 21 students, 16 which were on my specific caseload. I focused mainly on math and reading intervention, as well as...
Mayara M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny.
- Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese
- Psychology degree
- Special needs experience
- CPR and First aid certified
- NY driver's license...
Mayara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara brought great value to our household. Not only did she...
Lauren C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rutherford, NJ
Maria P.
5.0
Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated.
We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop activities and watch over our little ones.
- Mariangel C.
Ana H.
5.0
I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's appointments while I was away. My...
- Liza F.
Oni S.
5.0
Oni is absolutely amazing with my kids! I have two crazy boys who are 5 and 7 and they love when Oni comes to babysit them. She is punctual, responsible, dependable, and lots of fun. The only bad thing is that she's in school at NYU and we live in MD so we can't have her to sit as often as we...
- Kasey M.
Puneet D.
5.0
We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step further than asked to make sure are...
- Pauly R.
Jillian G.
5.0
Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never figure that out).
It was also...
- Katerina S.
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