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Shelley M.


Warwick, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Silly Sitter

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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

As a middle child with 5 siblings (two of which are autistic), I have a lot of hands on one-on-one childcare experience ranging from ages 0-12 years old. My skills include but are not limited to: diaper changing, errand running, bottle feeding, meal preparation/cooking, educating, craft making, and more. Teacher's assistant at...
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Karen F.


Franklin, NJ

$20/hr • 10 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:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie P.


Sussex, NJ

$15/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Nichole A.


West Milford, NJ

$18-23/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've had some experience with special needs. I had 2 clients with autism and a client with Rett Syndrome. I'm a very caring person and will take great care of your loved one. References available upon request.
I began providing childcare in high school and come with 18 years of experience.. I have worked in day care centers, owned a home day care and ran nursery programs. I come with meal and lesson planning experience as well as special needs and multiples experience. I took an break to raise my children whom are now grown and now...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Crystal K.


Westtown, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

4.8

(4)

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 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.

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Rachael W.


Southfields, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Live In Position For As Many Days As Possible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a CNA and HHA. Also obtained my AS and half way through my BA in human services/psychology. For most cases, I'm overqualified, but I love what I do so much so I stay in this field. I stand for integrity in every single thing I do. I am honest and hard working with a good sense of humor and always with a smile on my...
Rachael can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us...

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Lisa E.


Sparta, NJ

$21-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been our after school/school holiday sitter for two school years. She is reliable, always on time, and willing to work around my ever changing schedule. I have two children and they both love Lisa! Her background with special education has made her an...

Christin P.

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Lauren C.


Ringwood, NJ

$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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Ashley A.


Goshen, NY

$21-30/hr • 9 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Jennifer F.

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Kelly D.


Riverdale, NJ

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Energetic Nanny With Over 15 Years Of Experience Looking For Occasional/ Full /part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom to a 13-year-old little boy who is my life and my step son who is also 13 . I have worked with children for over 20 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired ! "

George G.

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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$23-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible and goes above and beyond for the kids she cares for. We would not ever hire anyone else besides Sam to care for...

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Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Colleen has been a very loving and nurturing caregiver for our three young boys. She makes sure that they are stimulated and have fun every day - she reads them lots of books, plays fun games, and takes them on creative "adventures". One of our children has...

Tim L.

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Briana C.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Briana loves what she does and the way she works with kids I can't even describe it! It is more of a passion for her than "work". She is always reliable and will give you all her time and effort as needed."

Bishoy H.

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Nelene V.


Chester, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 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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Gillian D.


Sloatsburg, NY

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...
Gillian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake. She is certified in first aid and CPR. What makes Gillian a stand out is the connections she makes with the...

Mary M.

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Chantel R.


Newton, NJ

$26-30/hr • 11 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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Cassie W.


Middletown, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vernon, NJ

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.

Rachael W.

5.0

Rachael is a caring loving person and has become part of our family! She always treated my husband with such great respect and dignity. She is very professional but always attended to both of our needs.I trusted her with the total care of my husband and was with us for over two years until...

- Care member

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day. They were so comfortable with her.

- Brian F.

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.

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.

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