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5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County***
Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home...
Christina D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a Registered nurse at night but I am looking to extend my services. I am a passionate person that loves to be involved with health care and the physical well-being of others. My range of care varies from Seniors to children and young infants. I have been using care. com for more than 4 years and have...
Bianca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Hi there,
I like to start off by saying that as a parent we protect and care for our children in ways that one would believe. To find someone that will care, treat, love, interact and spend time with your children is rare to find in today's society. Trust is...
Stephanie D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
Carly can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or out to dinner. We can relax knowing that our baby is...
Trina M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"
Camille M.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work with special needs for 5yrs my experience with autistic spectrum kids and adults with good or bad behavior. also I have 8 yrs , experience home health care, skill are cook, cleaning, doctor appointment, shopping, laundry,
4.0
"Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing."
Beth O.
5.0
(2)
**Certified Home Health Aide,
Certified CPR, AED
Experience
6/22 - present
For the past 2 yrs I've been taking care of a wonderful vibrant women who has Macular Degeneration.
I've recently moved to Westchester County, so now I'm a commuter lol.
I'm looking for something more economical, closer to home so I won't have to...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy is extremely dependable, punctual and she's extremely loving and trustworthy. I'm a new mom ( was at the time) and as you can imagine was very nervous for someone to care for my Daughter. Cathy is also CPR certified, which was very important to my Husband and...
Linda H.
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly...
Alayne G.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
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Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"
Nicole L.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie to anyone who needs some extra child care!"
Tracey W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."
Carla H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalya and I am a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I started babysitting by taking care my younger siblings and then began watching friends of the family's children and gained more experience through all of the amazing references I received! I am very well trained in taking care of special...
Natalya can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natalya is very reliable and punctual. Any and everything she does is always 100%. She's not someone who you would have to second guess about doing anything wrong. She'll make sure everything is pristine and she'll always put the child first. She's respectful and...
David H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I hold a Masters degree in Education, with specialties in English and Special Education. I've been teaching all students to be the best version of themselves. I like to make learning fun, by giving real life examples of the work. I review all classes with the student, or life skills with an adult. I have experience with kids to...
5.0
"Lori Beth worked with my daughter for 2 years and was wonderful in so many ways. She helped develop a plan to keep her focused and social in the community every day. She is organized, compassionate and will quickly feel like part of your family. Highly recommended."
Barry H.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
I took care of a special needs child for a few months. I also babysit toddlers and children ages 7- 11. I am a college student currently attending nursing school. I am a caregiver at heart and for the rest of my life, since I will be a nurse. I run errands if needed, I can help with the children homework and extra activities.
Arfaeen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Paula T.
Tarrytown, NY
$18-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For a span of 5 years, I've been devoted to nurturing children aged 3 to 8, both those with special needs and typically developing kids. Additionally, I've shared the beauty of the Spanish language with immense passion and dedication.
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalia A.
Saddle River, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've been working with kids for more than 4 years, I'm very responsible and lovely. I worked at school with special needs and I have a lot of experience taking care of kids during my life.
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I raised my nephew (with special needs) a lot of patience involved me in everything that concerns the child
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Brianna V.
Valley Cottage, NY
$20-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of professional experience, as well as a lifetime of personal experience, caring for children of all ages. I am happy to perform light housekeeping, errands, cooking, and more. I have experience working with special needs and developmentally challenged children. Please reach out if you'd like to learn more!
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi! I'm Kristen. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Kean University. I was previously employed at a preschool as the head infant room teacher for 5 years. I have 20+ years of experience and with children of all ages ranging from 6 weeks-12 years+, as well as experience with special needs and twins. I am certified in...
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tappan, NY
Tracey G.
5.0
As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home and was a pleasure to be around...
- Christina D.
Bianca B.
5.0
Bianca has a deep love for being a caregiver and babysitter. The dedication that Bianca shows can only be described as amazing. The attention and love that she exhibits towards being a child care provider is unmatched.
- Antaeus G.
Carly G.
5.0
We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or out to dinner. We can relax knowing that our baby is safe and is receiving lots of care...
- Trina M.
Jenine D.
5.0
Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!
- Camille M.
Marie L.
4.0
Marie wanted more hours and money than I was able to do. She was honest about her needs, which is very refreshing.
- Beth O.
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