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Yuny Z.


Bridgewater, NJ

$35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

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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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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr • 8 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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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr • 10 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: Respite care, personal 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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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
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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Lori C.


Bedminster, NJ

$25-48/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Go By Loriel

Mature, loving, and compassionate Nanny. I earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Vt. in 1985. Some of my college experiences included working with Special needs children. Once I had my own children, I opted to stay home with my 2 babies for 6 years. Then, I taught Preschool in Vt. as well as being a Title 1 Reading...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Loriel to care for my son from 2.5 yr - 3yrs... she was great! Since we were pulling him out of daycare and transitioning him to home based learning, we wanted someone that could keep him engaged and on a schedule similar to what he was used to at daycare....

Elizabeth M.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr • 5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

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Alyssa T.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "

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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"wonderful and great with our son"

Stacey And Joe B.

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Aditya S.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am current graduate student attending Kean University for occupational therapy, I currently work as a ABA therapist for special needs, ages ranging from (7-25). I absolutely love working with kids and hope to specialize in pediatrics. With 3 years of experience and all the credentials I feel comfortable saying I can be trusted...
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Michelle C.


Bridgewater, NJ

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver Available

Hi there! I am currently employed by the Berkeley Heights Board of Ed., working with elementary school children in a Special Education setting. I have experience working with children with ADHD, cognitive impairments and more. I have had several different jobs working with children for the past few years. For 3 summers, I worked...
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Roxanne C.


Manville, NJ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi- My name is Roxanne. I'm a teacher for kindergarten and first grade special need students. Instead of working summer school this year I am staying home with my 8-month-old baby girl. We are looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. We love to be outside, going to parks and...
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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider - Nanny - Caregiver

Hello, I am honest, responsible. I am loving and caring with children and adults in my care. I can contribute a lot in caring for your loved one. I would love to help with other responsibilities in your home including pets.
I'm a motivated college student looking for a part time job. I have experience working with special needs children and teens during my high school years at both public and private schools. I would love to help out in any ways possible!
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Mckenna F.


Somerset, NJ

$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent law school graduate looking for week night work after my 9-5 and weekends! Before law school, I was a pre school teacher for one year and taught English abroad. I have 10+ year experience nannying children ages 0-14 and I also was a camp counselor for 3 years with elementary school aged children. I volunteer at...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marian D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Provide Direct Support for IDD/ADD or special needs. Take care plan into consideration before providing any form support.
Hi I'm Izzy, I'm back up for the winter from Florida Southern College! I have experience being a life guard/swim coach/ swim instructor for 3 summers now, working with children of all ages. I have also babysat for toddles and gave private swimming lessons to children 4-11 and children on the Autism spectrum. I volunteered for...
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Heather A.


Somerset, NJ

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time HelpAvailable

I have worked with special needs seniors in my internship and I helped them to do everyday tasks. I have been a nanny and house manger for years so I'm use to doctors appointment running errands , dropping off , light straightening up and lending helping had where needed. I enjoy pets and I love hearing stories of the clients...
Heather can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Allison V.


Bedminster, NJ

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

To whom may read this and consider me as a possible candidate, My name is Allison. I'm currently 27 born and raised in the state of New Jersey. That doesn't mean I'm not willing to travel and relocate. I am one of five children in which my little brother has Down syndrome; so I have experience with children with special needs....
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Nery I got experience working with kids, I used to be a nurse assistant. I'm home health aid certified l, I'm CPR certified, I'm looking for a weekend job.
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Aditya S.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Currently hold a BS in Biology with a concentration on Health Profession My work experience consist of working with the elderly, individuals with disabilities and Autism with aggressive tendencies. Assisting ages from 4-28 from toileting, feeding, dressing and other hygiene needs. As a student in the health field, the goal is...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Somerville, NJ

Yuny Z.

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 injury. The only flaw I had with Yuny...

- Helder M.

Oliva Magnolia M.

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 pleased.

- Paul M.

Michelle B.

5.0

Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are looking far an attentive, punctual and...

- Courtney F.

Lori C.

5.0

Loriel has been a nanny to our two kids that were 2 yo and 4 yo at that time. Loriel is really great about engaging kids in educational activities through play. She plans her day with the kids in advance and has a number of activities planned for each day. Loriel has an exceptional way to make...

- Care member

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

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