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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Tamar

5.0

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, 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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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: 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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Lori C.


Bedminster, NJ

$25-48/hr10 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Loriel is a very caring person who loves to teach (education background) and nurture (mom of 2) children. She is very reliable and will go the extra mile and be creative with coming up with play ideas. She would even bring props/ toys from her house to entertain...

Michelle A.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 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, hospice services, dementia
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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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 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.
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keri is an amazing person. She took very good care of my kids and my kids absolutely adore her as well as myself. She is very reliable, caring and has been great. I would take her back in a heartbeat. She already had a job lined up but she watched my kids until she...

Mary Ann W.

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Roxanne C.


Manville, NJ

$15-20/hr10 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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Michelle C.


Bridgewater, NJ

$15-25/hr3 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...
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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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr5 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.
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Mckenna F.


Somerset, NJ

$27-30/hr14 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a current Pepperdine law student and I am looking for part-time work. 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 my church...
Mckenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr2 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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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.
I am a college graduate with seven years of childcare experience. Along with my background in psychology and early childhood education, I have worked with children of all ages as a babysitter, preschool/daycare teacher, camp counselor, substitute teacher, and tutor. I am CPR/First Aid certified and have education and field...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Irina R.


South Bound Brook, NJ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Home Aid Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello . My name is Irina. Work on care for the elderly has become a part of my life. Our loved ones is the most precious thing we have. 20 years of experience with the elderly. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, Dimensions, Diabetes, insulin injections, personal lift , feeding tube and much more .... Excellent recommendations and...
About I have good experience and then any clients I can work. I don't have no problem with Hoyer lift.
passionate educator looking to utilize skills and experience to help with special needs develop and enhance their capabilities while maintaining a fun engaging environment.
Djouher can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Somerville, NJ

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.

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.

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.

Keri D.

5.0

wonderful and great with our son

- Stacey And Joe B.

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