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Special needs caregivers in Short Hills, NJ

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Dana has been working for us for 9+ months taking care of our beautiful mother. She is professional, dependable, caring, loving, knowledgeable and plays an integral part in the overall health and wellness of our mother and the balance of our family. She loves what...

Sean N.

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

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Megan C.


Morristown, NJ

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Kimberly W.

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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us peace of mind. I strongly recommend her to anyone who...

Sharon P.

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Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."

Diana E.

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Jubilee R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her. She is also reliable and helpful. We appreciate having her help us with our son and also with some...

Debra M.

Lots of experience over the last years between children, special needs, social work, and elderly care and would love to talk about your needs.
Cheyenne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Kathleen L.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

College Student Experienced With Tutoring And Special Needs Care.

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love arts and crafts, playing pretend and I am a college athlete!
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Julia F.


Clark, NJ

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a graduate of Rowan University with a degree in Psychology. I am currently a student at Seton Hall getting my master's in School Counseling. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages! I have cared for children ranging in age from 6 weeks and up. I worked as a head counselor for a recreational camp...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Maria K.


Union, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

For 10+ years, I have provided excellent at-home care taker services to patients with special needs (i.e. paralysis, dementia, etc.) Treating patients with respect while meeting their daily needs is my goal.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands
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Susana P.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Lovely Care Woman

I'd describe my personality as respectful, kind and lovely person. I like working children and seniors because I always love to live with them. As a child I care of them as they are my family. I specially worked with seniors because when my mother was old, I realized they have special needs and I'm very serviceable to make...
Susana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Paulina N.


East Orange, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Homecare Provider

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I have worked with many agency. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease , dementia and bed-bound patients. I am very compassionate when caring for patients with special needs and look forward to caring for your loved ones.
Paulina can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ezgi Y.


Verona, NJ

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

I am taking care of 2 girls, they are 2 and 4 years old. I drive, cook, tidying up and do laundry in my daily task. My actual job is psychologist I also worked as a school psychologist with special needs kids for 3 years in Turkey. My program is ending on july. I am 28 years old, I have almost 5 years experience with kids and...
Ezgi can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rita N.


Clark, NJ

$21-47/hr7 yrs exp

Compassion Care

Hi! My name is Rita, and I am a compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to offering excellent service, holding certifications as a Home Health Aide, in CPR, First Aid, AED, and as a Direct Support Professional. I...
Rita can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

I've been working at Novartis early learning center for 3 years. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I am warm hearted energetic and enjoy spending my time with kids. I am currently working at the ECLC which is a special needs school. My skills vary from diaper changing, feeding,...
Kanajah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Short Hills, NJ

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Deborah S.

5.0

Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

- Kimberly W.

Kim G.

5.0

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does.

- Nicole M.

Taiyanna N.

5.0

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.

- Kate B.

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