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Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children;

Review for Melissa C. by Ariya V.

Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me

Review for Jenna D. by Angie H.

Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our

Review for Aislinn B. by Natalie Y.

Special needs caregivers in Sayreville, NJ

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Jennifer N.


Sayreville, NJ

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

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I have experience working with down syndrome, autism, and those with developmental disabilities Am a very patient loving person
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Danyelle P.


Sayreville, NJ

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I am currently a Direct support professional at an agency in Staten Island, NY. I have been a DSP for almost two and a half years and I absolutely adore my job. I have grown such a passion for what I do and to make the guys at my jobs as happy as they can be. I instantly grew love for every individual at my agency just from...
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Lynda O.


Sayreville, NJ

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Am a certified nursing assistant and a mother that cares for everyone irrespective of what diagnosis. I am caring , loving and dependable.
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Frank O.


Sayreville, NJ

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

I took care of several people with special care in many nursing homes and individual homes, very friendly and compassionate which I always understand their situation, treat them with comfort and special because their special
I have always loved being around children since I can remember growing up with taking care of my younger cousins throughout my childhood. I have worked with kids and special needs since high school where I volunteered for a special needs program called BIC. I never felt like it was work for me but a rewarding experience to be...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Erin W.


Sayreville, NJ

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience working with children of all ages, especially special needs children, I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am a nursing student that is CPR certified.
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I worked with children throughout my high school and college education, primarily through my experience working as a swim instructor for 3 years. Experience with children ages 3-15 including children with special needs. I also babysat frequently.
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chelsey M.


Sayreville, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have held different titles for different families throughout the years. I have been a babysitter, tutor, nanny, chauffeur, etc. Working with children is a passion of mine. I work as a pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in children with special needs. I have cared for infants as young as days old to children...
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...

Ariya V.

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Jenna D.


South River, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and would send me and my husband pictures of our baby throughout the day! I would recommend Jenna as she takes her...

Angie H.

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Aislinn B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$16-17/hr5 yrs exp

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...
Aislinn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a great help to any family! "

Natalie Y.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

4.1

(10)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She was FANTASTIC!! Both my parents who she cared for developed a special bond with her and felt so comfortable with her care. I knew that my parents were in the best care and it helped ease the stress me and my siblings went through. She became an extended part...

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Gina D.


South River, NJ

$26-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughter loves her ! I refuse to let anyone else watch my daughter if she's not available "

Vanessa M.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...

Michelle M.

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Barrie B.


Matawan, NJ

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children
Barrie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis. We got that and a while lot more with Barrie! Barrie spends 30 minutes every weekday as a reading buddy for our...

Arary And Lisa M.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...

Holly P.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging...

Julie E.

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