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Jacqueline W.


Milford, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Jacqueline. I am a mom and I am a natural caregiver. I have over 20 years in child care experience. I have worked in a daycare facility and I was employed as a nanny as well for several years. Duties include child care, pet care, housekeeping and providing meals. I have worked as a PCA/Med tech for the elderly. Duties...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie is an exceptional caregiver. She is wonderful with children, seniors and special needs people. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation, and I have recommended her to several grateful people. Anyone would be truly fortunate to have her. "

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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley and I am 27 years old. I have interned at an elementary school teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade. I am also certified to teach English as a second language. I work in regular classrooms as well as special education classrooms. I have also tutored 7th grade math and English, 11th grade...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Ashley formed an instant bond with my 11 year old son who has high-functioning autism. She is creative, hands-on, and has a great sense of humor."

Cynthia B.

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Jacqueline W.


Milford, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

My name is Jackie. I have worked in an assisted living home as a PCA and med aid caring for the elderly with dementia and disabilities. I have a certificate of Completion in Medication Administration Course, Certificate of Completion in Topical Medication Training Course, Certificate of Completion in Diabetes Training Program...
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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Valerie H.


Warwick, NY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Valerie, and I love babies and children! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Binghamton University. I am a mother of four, as well as an experienced preschool teacher, childcare provider, and babysitter. I have worked in elementary classrooms as well as classrooms for special needs...
Valerie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a passion for caring for others. I started when I was younger working in a childcare center, babysitting and then into the medical field. I have 10 years experience working with children and 7 years of medical experience including adults, geriatrics and have helped with varies forms of needs.
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Kristina C.


Newton, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristina and I have worked together twice now, and she is fabulous! She is on time, very thorough, and quick. Her best quality, in my opinion, is her initiative. Because she has experience, she knows what needs to be done with minimal guidance. If there is any gray...

Michelle G.

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Kristi C.


Newton, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Fun Sitter

I have 20+ years of experience including CPR and first aid training as a previous medical professional. I have experience with infants all the way up to preteen. Babies are held often, needs attended quickly and age appropriate sensory play provided to give them an enriched and engaging environment. As they grow (or older...
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristi is a caring individual who loves children. She provides a safe and loving environment, and her fridge is anyways full for whatever little tummies need. "

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Sarah O.


Warwick, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi! My Name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I was born and raised in the town if Warwick, with a big family! I have worked at the BOCES school for kids with special needs over in Goshen and have taught at a daycare before, so safe to say kids are kind of my thing, I love working with them! I have lots experience working with all...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been taken care of children my whole life. raised a son who is now 28. I have been taking care of children with special needs especially autism or children born with fragile conditions as infants I've taken care of children with seizures or educational difficulties I am a kind caring person.. life skills teaching also .....
Shelley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lauren N.


Sparta, NJ

$14-22/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter!

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I am comfortable with special needs children as well!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Cyndri, I am bilingual and pet friendly! I worked in a daycare for about 4 years . I also have experience as a babysitter for 7 years. Some experience taking care of children with special needs. Currently I am available from Monday -Friday after 5 p.m. and weekends. . I can provide reference if needed, please...
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Holly R.


Florida, NY

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse looking to transition out of the hospital clinical setting into a more home based practice. I would love to talk more about how I could be of service to you.
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Tandra P.


Otisville, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Dream Sitter

I am a energetic 24 Years old, who recently graduated with a Masters in Leadership in education, while taking extra courses to familiarize myself more with ASD. As of currently I am a Behavioral Technician and have been doing this for over a year now. At the clinic I work with I have worked with clients ff the young age of...
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Andrea R.


Rockaway, NJ

$15-29/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello I have experience with kids and adults since a very young age I took care of my younger siblings , worked at daycare and babysitting and also with special needs kids and adults for almost 7 years . I have work at 2 companies with special needs people , Helping them with self care , Transportation , Preparing them meals ,...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Deborah C.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I bring 10+ yrs. experience of care taking skills such as Senior Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special Needs, Cognitive Issues, Socialization Needs. Sincerity, Reliability, Loving Care, Consideration, Respect, Understanding and Compassion and Peace of Mind. Aiming to sharing with each client how important it is to enjoy each day to its...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

I have been working with children with special needs for many years including autism Down syndrome educational difficulties life skills
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Firyal K.


Chester, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient with kids of all ages. Have 2 years experience with special needs children. I enjoy what I do. Always happy to help. I am CPR certified I know first aid safety.
Firyal can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

Hi parents - I have lots of experience with all ages from infants to teens as a babysitter, mom of two, special needs staff, and chaperone. I am always patient and I encourage confidence and kindness while babysitting and raising my own kiddos. We are a family of four with two older kids (teen and almost a teen). I am more of a...
Hi! My name is Lauren. I graduated from SUNY Geneseo with my bachelors degree in mathematics. I'm currently in a Public Health Epidemiology masters program online through Drexel University. I just stopped working (after 5 years) as a clinical assistant to an orthodontist. A majority of my patients were children under the age of...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sussex, NJ

Jacqueline W.

5.0

Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s needs. A true Angel.

- Care member

Ashley A.

4.0

Ashley was very caring and nurturing for my daughter who was just 4 months old when she started with us. My daughter became very fond of Ashley over the 2 years she was with us. Ashley is always very enthusiastic and I loved that she was very creative. I would definitely recommend Ashley!

- Jennifer F.

Kristina C.

5.0

Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina displayed incredible patience. She engaged Z with playtime, read to her, and took her out for walks. She was always punctual and communicative, and...

- Care member

Kristi C.

5.0

Kristi is very competent and great with kids of all ages. She's kind and caring.

- April L.

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