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Gabrielle K.


Somerville, NJ

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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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!
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Lauren S.


Somerville, NJ

$30-40/hr4 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...
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.
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Michelle C.


Somerville, NJ

$18-23/hr

Summer Assitance

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,...
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Victoria L.


Somerville, NJ

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Four Years Experience, Working Children Are Specia

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gabrielle K.


Somerville, NJ

$23-27/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Lisa S.


Raritan, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year

5.0

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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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: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

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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Eric R.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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Alyssa M.


Somerset, NJ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs...

Jennifer Z.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

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.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

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.
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Natasha E.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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. "

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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: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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. "

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Eileen C.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

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: Respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!"

Julie V.

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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Tamar

For the past several years (2015-current) I have been working as a caretaker for senior citizens in their homes. The job entails: cooking, dressing, baking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping my clients company. Also I play piano and make some craft decorations. My past clients had enjoyed listening to me playing piano. It...
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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Raised Four Of My Own!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle is very kind and responsible. She's someone I can always depend on. Michelle is the first person I call on when I need a helper. Kids love her and they look forward to seeing her. She's great!"

Theresa H.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. 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, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul 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.

Florence L.

5.0

Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider.

- Lauren M.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs assistance with his personal hygiene...

- Jennifer Z.

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.

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