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Hi. I'm a people person. Very nurturing and compassionate Let me help with your loved ones while you take a break, do errands, whatever you need. I am available Saturday and Sunday. Very reliable. Thank you
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
I have a great enthusiasm and energetic attitude when teaching and working with children. In my classroom, I have implemented a positive and kind classroom environment that enables all students to develop and reach their full learning potential. I enjoy helping others and motivating them to become the best they can be!
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$17-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Carrol A.
South Plainfield, NJ
$35-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have assisted disabled adults with various tasks such as bathing, dressing and housekeeping among others.
I'm a caregiver with compassion. I strongly believe that special needs individuals have unique care requirements and that it's important that appropriate support is provided.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughter loves her ! I refuse to let anyone else watch my daughter if she's not available "
Vanessa M.
Florence L.
Somerset, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(9)
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: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
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.
5.0
(3)
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...
Daniel R.
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...
Heidi C.
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
5.0
(2)
My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."
Brigid F.
5.0
(1)
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.
Matthew S.
Somerset, NJ
$22-31/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...
Holly P.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...
Richard F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Plainfield, NJ
Gina D.
5.0
We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!
- Eric P.
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.
Violeta P.
5.0
Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor appointments and on daily errands using our...
- Lisa Z.
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.
Cathi A.
5.0
As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...
- Heidi C.
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