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I've been a school bus and paratransit bus driver for over 35 years. I have a passion for working with children, elderly, and those with with special needs. When not driving, I find joy in helping individuals and families managing day-to day living. I have over 25 years of experience with private care agencies and personal...
Ann Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
My name is Anne. Currently, I am looking to work a full-time schedule as a nurse and as a companion/caregiver. I am highly qualified as a caregiver/companion. I have about 2 years of experience as a nurse. I enjoy working with the elderly or geriatric population providing exemplary care. I'm very passionate with work taking my...
Anne K.
Spotswood, NJ
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello, I am a child advocate having experience working with children in schools and in their home environment. I've worked with children with special needs and I'm very empathetic and compassionate as a caregiver. I have over 10 years of experience. I love working with children and I can't wait to work with your family.
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Haleigh A.
Franklin Park, NJ
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Haleigh. I am 25 years old. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. I have worked with many different ages. I have been working in daycares for almost 6 years now with taking breaks to go back to school and other things. I currently work with special needs children in an aba clinic during the day. I...
Haleigh can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh...
Linda P.
Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*Childcare sharing* I am a teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my daughter in 2021. I have worked as a daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages, including children with special needs for about 11 years now. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use for every...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...
Phillip B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...
Maidie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."
Tina S.
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...
4.8
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 16 years. I live in Manalapan with my husband and twin girls who are away at college, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience with every age group,...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again."
Molly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 24 years of age & I live in East Brunswick. I have 7 years of experience watching children with special needs. I have lots of compassion & patience. I have worked with children ages 4-9 with Autism (Verbal and Non-Verbal). It takes a lot of courage to have a warm heart for children who have serious...
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family
5.0
(2)
hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand,
I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county.
my availability is very...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind"
Kelly L.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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.
Zebunnisa S.
Englishtown, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a former teacher and now mother to a 6-year-old boy with special needs.
I have extensive experience with infants and children of all ages and am currently working with another family Monday through Wednesday.
I'm glad to help with light housework and meal prep as needed.
Please contact me if interested.
Zebunnisa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm so grateful to have found Zeba for taking care of my 3 month old baby boy. She is very caring and loving with my son and my 6 year old daughter also loves hanging out with her.
She is always on time, dependable and is very accommodating with any additional...
Naga K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."
Sarah W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"
Daljit S.
Toniann P.
Old Bridge, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I'm a 20-year-old Health Science student at Brookdale Community College. I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family...
Toniann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Toniann has exceeded my expectations from the very 1st day we interviewed. She is very mature and can not only relate to children so well, she can hold an adult conversation with ease. Her family background experience with children ( she comes from a very large...
Rose F.
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...
Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"My son was a resident at a program in NJ. She was very kind to my son and he thinks of her as a friend to this day. When I brought him home to live in his own apartment she traveled to see him and his place. Katie is a caring person. I believe you can count on her...
Joyce O.
Stefanie M.
Monroe Township, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"
Margo M.
Dee G.
Kendall Park, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently."
Carla P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Spotswood, NJ
Haleigh A.
5.0
Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh focuses on the children and creates...
- Linda P.
Liz R.
5.0
Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children her priority. Whether it was doing a...
- Sarah C.
Nicole B.
5.0
Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in conversation and was super patient...
- Phillip B.
Maidie D.
5.0
She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person.
- Tina S.
Mary J.
5.0
Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again.
- Molly C.
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