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Lorraine T.


Sussex, NJ

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

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I Worked For Easter Seals Taking Care Of My Friends Daughter With Rett Syndrome . I Also Took Care Of An 11 Year Boy On The Spectrum After School For 2 Years. I Am Currently Going To Take Care Of A 20-Year-old Who is Autistic , After He Gets Out Of School 3 Hours A Day.
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Alexis S.


Sussex, NJ

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have tons of experience working with kids as I've worked for a daycare and as a mentor for students with special needs. I am a teacher with the Newton Public School District and I am looking to help a couple of hours after school and I can also help with date nights and weekends if needed! I cannot wait to meet you and your...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Brianna F.


Sussex, NJ

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Love Kids, Helping W School Work And Cooking!

Hi I am Bri. I'm a state forester and work from 7:30am-4 p.m. most days. I have experience working with all ages of people that have special needs through therapeutic horseback riding. I can help with driving, homework, cooking, cleaning, and many other things ! I also have my first aid and CPR up to date. I have a clean driving...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie P.


Sussex, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Active, Imaginative, Patient And Love To Teach And Play

Hello, My name is Stephanie, I have over 10 years experience caring for infants, toddlers and children of all ages and special needs in private homes as well as a Preschool teacher. I am active, imaginative, patient and love to teach and play. Comfortable with preparing meals, light housekeeping and animals. I am FA/CPR...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alexa C.


Sussex, NJ

$23/hr1 yrs exp

If you're looking for someone to watch your kids after 3p then I'm your girl! This past year I have been working as a special needs teacher's assistant and found a passion for working with children!
Alexa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Briana C.


Vernon, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!"

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Briana C.


Vernon, NJ

$20-25/hr

A Lifelong Friend!

Hello my name is Briana and I am 23 years old. I have been a nanny and respite care companion for older special needs adolescents for 7 years with one of them being in a school setting. I have 3 generations ahead of me and I help out with all of them. I am attentive, kind, caring and patient! I can provide great references and I...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Karen F.


Franklin, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I am 57 years old I have volunteered working with special needs children , helping elderly men and women and families with children of all ages , I consider myself kind patient respectful and extremely reliable, I love pets I enjoy playing and having conversations with kids it's a joy and fun to be around them I have work...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi my name is Danielle and I have three amazing daughters, ages 15, 17, 19. I have 19+ years of childcare experience working with children ranging in ages from newborn to 17 years old. For six years I was fortunate enough to care for three incredible children, ages 8 weeks, 4 months, and 2 years old. On a daily basis I provided...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Aryanna B.


Vernon, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, My Name Is Aryanna. I Look Forward To Working With You!

I'd describe my personality as charismatic, attentive, and caring. I like working with kids because I love being able to create a safe place for children to grow, learn and prosper. I am a mother myself to a beautiful 5-year-old son so I understand the importance of being attentive, caring, and nurturing to children. I have...
Aryanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Alexandra M.


Vernon, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

I am a experience with kids for 10 years at the same place not with special needs but I can learn but I am looking for full time
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Abigail T.


Port Jervis, NY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter All Aspects

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Insulin Injections. I have worked all types disabilities I am a LPN. Have worked for inspire have done CPap care and much more.
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Daniella P.


Glenwood, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked with children with various disabilities and diagnoses. Most intensively, ABA therapy with children on the Autism spectrum. I have a special place in my heart for all children of all likes and differences and to provide a bit more help to those in need is such a wonderful opportunity.

Marie Elisa D.


Montague, NJ

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Childcare

Hi! My name is Marie, I'm 20 years old. During the school year I'm a teacher assistant at an elementary school as well at my last college I was also a TA there too. In my experience I've worked in ranging from infant of 3 months all the way up to my own age, haha. I have 3 years of experience in childcare from working in a...
Marie Elisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Crystal K.


Westtown, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over 15 years of experience in childcare, I offer nurturing, intuitive care that supports the unique spirit of every child, from newborns to teenagers. As a mother and CPR-certified, I am deeply attuned to the emotional and physical needs of children, creating a safe and loving space where they can truly flourish. I have...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cassie W.


Middletown, NY

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe a babysitter plays a important role in a child's life. Therefore, I treat all children the way I would if they were my own. I have experience working with multiple children at once as well as special needs. I currently work at a daycare mainly with infants and toddlers. While babysitting I am focused on the child and I...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cassie is caring. She's wonderful with kids. Trustworthy, reliable."

Tai V.

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody cared for my father with Parkinson's on several occasions. She is very friendly, caring and attentive and has a great rapport with my Dad - she is also detail oriented and very thorough with his care. I would unhesitatingly hire Melody again - and...

Lori L.

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Chantel R.


Newton, NJ

$26-30/hr11 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Former CHHA nurse certified. CPR and First aide certified. Love all activities indoor and outdoor. Can help with child development milestones and achievements as well as tutoring and teaching. Extremely organized and have a flexible schedule. Trained with children of all ages from newborn/infant-teens. Have former in home...
Chantel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son."

Cyndi A.

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Lauren C.


Ringwood, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...

Keli J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sussex, NJ

Briana C.

5.0

Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!

- Care member

Cassie W.

5.0

Hired Cassie for a last minute trip where care was needed for our 11 month old including her bedtime routine. Cassie did wonderfully and gained our trust. Beautiful care, daughter slept the whole night :) Would definitely rehire!

- Natalie N.

Melody M.

5.0

Melody cared for my elderly disabled mother on short notice. She was absolutely amazing, very understanding of my mother and kept diligent contact with me every step of the way. I would hire her again in an instant!!

- Gina M.

Chantel R.

5.0

Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son.

- Cyndi A.

Lauren C.

5.0

Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!

- Keli J.

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