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Special needs caregivers in Seaside Heights, NJ

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Briana F.


Seaside Heights, NJ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Professional Experience With Special Needs

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Hi, my name is Briana. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education & Applied Behavior Analysis and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working with students with special needs/disabilities for almost 8 years. I started out as a cognitive coach at a small center in Summit. Once I graduated college, I became a...
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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(13)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 5-ages 39-23. I have 6 grands. I am highly experienced in child care and also children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, BPD, anxieties and bipolar. They need different attention and I get along very well with them also. I care for elderly, hospice and disabled people also. I have a knack for getting along...
Shawn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shawn is exceptionally warm and clearly loves being around children. Her experience being a mom to a child with special needs makes her extremely patient and kind. She is tech savvy and will send video clips of your kids throughout the day. An extra perk of having...

Paul B.

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

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Taylor B.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Part-Time Nanny, Personal Assistant, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 28 years old and currently live in Eatontown, NJ. A little about me - I graduated from Fairfield University in CT. I am the oldest of three children; I have two younger brothers, one of whom has special needs. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have extensive experience with special needs children and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!"

Maren T.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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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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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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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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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Angela C.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pre-School Teacher Looking To Give Your Family A Helping Hand!!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Angela, & I've been caring for & connecting with kids for over 30 years now starting out babysitting the neighborhood kids to currently teaching pre-k at a private preparatory school in Manasquan, but my experience ranges from working with energetic 6th graders to supporting preschoolers with special needs. I've...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Angela has become a welcomed addition to our family's busy school mornings! Between our high school-er, middle school-er & elementary school-er, our mornings are packed, and we couldn't do it all without her. So glad we found her!"

Mary Beth K.

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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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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom And Mimi Of Mentally Ill Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I Have 5 children 37-20 and 6 grands- I have 3 children and 2 grands with severe anxiety, Asperger's, ADHD, Bipolar, BPD, perceptual impairment and CBD. I care for 2 other children who are severely Autistic and I love working with these special angels. I direct, guide and show positive reinforcement and also have immense...
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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Shanice C.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

4.2

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked in a group home for going on 5 years now with 3 older ladies and 5 guys with special needs , everyday I prepared them dinner give them showers snacks and meds I am BLS certified and Med certified and love doing what I do ... I also work in hospital in operating room where helping people means everything to me
5.0
"We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several...

Johanna P.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of several wonderful people who were either in need of care or were under in home hospice care. I love caring for people in need no matter what the circumstances. I also an do a lot of hospice work-the greatest honor to do for anyone. I've cared for people with cancer, Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's, CHF,...
Shawn can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Shawn has been a caregiver for my wife for a few weeks . She is very thorough and professional with all of my wife's needs along with that she is a very caring individual. Also she does all the little extra things. I would highly recommend Shawn she is a...

Daniel C.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, 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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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, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Rachel R.


Ocean Gate, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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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Jillian S.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Jobs This Summer!

Hi, I'm Jill! I'm a student at Rutgers University and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I've had multiple jobs babysitting kids of all ages. I've worked at a summer camp for 4 years, assisting children in classes and I gained a great deal of experience in aiding multiple children with special needs. I'm working...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
I am great with children of all ages. I have worked with children for 20+ years in home settings and school settings. I have worked as a substitute teacher assistant at a childcare center working with pre -k students and special needs, I've been a paraprofessional with children K-4 at an elementary school, I have babysat for...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seaside Heights, NJ

Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn started with us about 2 years ago. She’s been incredible with our son and a dream for our family. At this point she’s like family to us! She’s patient, kind and so caring with him. For us it doesn’t get any better than Shawn. She’s always reliable, available at the last minute and always...

- Care member

Taylor B.

5.0

A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!

- Maren T.

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.

Diana R.

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 with so much experience.

- Sharon 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.

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