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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

Review for Liz R. by Sarah C.

Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our

Review for Aislinn B. by Natalie Y.

She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person.

Review for Maidie D. by Tina S.

Special needs caregivers in Spotswood, NJ

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Anne K.


Spotswood, NJ

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Full-Time Nurse, Caregiver/Companionship Available

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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...
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Anne K.


Spotswood, NJ

$16-25/hr9 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ann Marie G.


Spotswood, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Affordable Home Care For You Or Your Loved One.

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: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Liz R.


Marlboro, NJ

$45-50/hr7 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

5.0

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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.

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Aislinn B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$16-17/hr5 yrs exp

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...
Aislinn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a great help to any family! "

Natalie Y.

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Maidie D.


Morganville, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

Tina S.

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

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...
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Mary J.


Englishtown, NJ

$25-30/hr17 yrs exp

Date Night And Summer 2025

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 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and daughters, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Jenna D.


South River, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenna is wonderful! She's reliable and my daughter absolutely loves her. I have used her several times over the past few years. I highly recommend her!"

Jamie K.

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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have 7 children. 4 under the age of 5 which she primarily cared for. All the children adored her. She is always happy easy to get along with and very respectful of my wishes with the children. Love and miss her"

Crystal K.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"

Staci L.

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Gina D.


South River, NJ

$26-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Barrie B.


Matawan, NJ

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children
Barrie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis. We got that and a while lot more with Barrie! Barrie spends 30 minutes every weekday as a reading buddy for our...

Arary And Lisa M.

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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda cared for my 3 month old for a wedding on Saturday night for 9 hours. She was superb and had a lot of knowledge about infant care. My wife and I felt very comfortable with her right from the start. Her warm disposition and nurturing manner is what made us...

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! 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 when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

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...
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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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
"She is very patient and understands the population."

Robin J.

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.

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