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Hi! I have 5 years of experience working with special kids such as physical disabilities and autism spectrum, etc. I am currently working at a special needs school since 2021. This includes ages 3-21-year-old, I have worked with all the different age groups around the school. Please reach out if I can be of any help, thank you!
Lauren S.
Somerville, NJ
$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
35 Yr Old Professional With Experience Caring For Type 1 Diabetes, special needs caregiver
35 yr old professional in Somerville. Have open availability due to a recent layoff.
Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through high school, and nannied during college. Have continued to babysit on and off depending on the demands of my full time job. I've always loved children and prefer the contrast of...
Caitlin T.
Somerville, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked at a daycare for over three years now. I have had a good experience in taking care of infants and toddlers with disabilities, mainly Autism. I am very patient, kind and responsible.
I am a friendly, hardworking and dedicated babysitter. I currently work as a school psychologist and behaviorist in a Bergen County school. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and love working with kids! I am looking for a summer job and occasional date night babysitting. I have a clean driving record, I do not smoke,...
Where can with children is fun even if they have special needs especially if they need help with their homework or if they're having a bad day, we'll just have fun in the park
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I have close to 9 years of experience with babysitting/care taking. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I worked as a preschool teacher for 3 years and I am now working as a caregiver at a school for special needs children. I am very experienced with a variety of ages and children, etc. I am also available on most weekends...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Tamari D.
Somerville, NJ
$18-38/hr
Hello , my name is Tamari , I am a caregiver with experience working with both the elderly and people with autism, I worked as a volunteer in Germany for two years, in schools and also in special colleges, where I helped young people with special needs. Where I was given the opportunity to attend 21-day seminars with doctors and...
Lisa S.
Raritan, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am available evenings after 4 p.m. and weekends. I'm also available for overnights and weekends/weeks.
Below, you will find a little about me. I look forward to chatting as soon as you're able so you can get to know me better.
I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can accommodate you and your...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I found Lisa to be a true gem. She not only has a background in education she really enjoys children. My boys loved her and really missed her when she stopped working for us."
Marybeth R.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
Eric R.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with...
Elizabeth T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional working with students ages 2- 21.
Edna N.
Hillsborough, NJ
$13-49/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
Natasha E.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Fluent in ASL, great with all ages. Have worked with infants as young as 2 weeks old. As well as children and infants with medical and special needs. CPR certification, currently working in a hospital as a technician. Have a huge knowledge of...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!"
Patricia N.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melanie was very prompt and always arrived on time. If she had to miss a certain day, she provided adequate notice. Would definitely recommend Melanie. "
Care member
Jayde W.
Middlesex, NJ
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off.
Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....
Jayde can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and loved on my 1 year old. She showed up in a good mood, and had plenty of patience. She became family pretty...
Naja K.
Katherine B.
South Bound Brook, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(21)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "
Care member
Eileen C.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No availability at this time.
Experience in hospitals, nursing homes and home care as a Certified Nurse Aid.
Certified yoga instructor, adults, seniors, and children/children with special needs.
Eileen can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!"
Julie V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.
5.0
"I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some experience working and caring for people with a spinal cord...
Helder M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Somerville, NJ
Lisa S.
5.0
Lisa is a wonderful person; very friendly and great with children.
- Andrea G.
Oliva Magnolia M.
5.0
Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with kids (unlike the many caregivers...
- Elizabeth T.
Natasha E.
5.0
Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!
- Patricia N.
Melanie J.
5.0
Melanie was very prompt and always arrived on time. If she had to miss a certain day, she provided adequate notice. Would definitely recommend Melanie.
- Care member
Jayde W.
5.0
Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and loved on my 1 year old. She showed up in a good mood, and had plenty of patience. She became family pretty quickly. I was never worried about...
- Naja K.
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