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Special needs caregivers in Wanaque, NJ
Charlene M.
Wanaque, NJ
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I worked with developmentally disabled adults for 14 years. There was a wide spectrum of disabilities with the clients. The clients took on many challenges such as counting and filling orders, arts and crafts, day trips and other things under the instructions of the aides.
Nicole C.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...
Nicole L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Ellie was a wonderful, caring, responsible caregiver for my mom. She was knowledgeable in all aspects of senior care and helped us with my mom and all her needs. I would highly recommend her to another family."
Bernice T.
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.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well...
Phil S.
5.0
(1)
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Samantha C.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$23-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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
"The best babysitter out there. She is so great with kids! She’s amazing with special needs care. I highly recommend her!! "
Care member
Jessica H.
Haskell, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and...
Robert B.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I start work with different agencies for about 10 years as a home health. I'm still certified home health but I work directly with the family through the Public partnership. My skills is working with special needs. Now I just graduate from CNA and I'm ready to give all my experience, my skills and my compassion to the ones who...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Kayla C.
Hewitt, NJ
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a fun, crafty, positive student and caretaker. I'm from New Jersey and I recently moved to St Augustine for school. I'm 22 years old and I've been babysitting for around 7 years. I've also worked in a daycare setting, a special needs elementary school, and in a pediatric occupational therapy office, giving me plenty of...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name's Leanne and I am currently 24 years old with a bachelor's degree from Penn State University. I plan to apply to graduate school for occupational therapy but as of now I am a rehabilitation aide. I have a lot of experiences with children due to the summer camps I have volunteered at. This summer camp was for...
Leanne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
I am interested in babysitting and looking after children with special needs/ I have experience in both fields. I have babysat children from newborn-15 years old. I have worked in a special needs children's school and have worked in an adult special needs facility.
Kayleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Sara L.
Hawthorne, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced teacher and counselor with a background in child psychology (Bachelor's degree).
I have experience in caring children's, including those with special needs, offering a nurturing and supportive environment and proven ability to provide personalized care while supporting developmental milestones and emotional...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am currently attending school to receive my masters in occupational therapy. I have run / volunteered for various camps for children with special needs. I have observed at multiple school sites where children with disabilities attend. Lastly, I ran a class room for 6 months for children with special needs.
Hello I have Extensive Experience Caring for Disabled and Neurodivergent Children & Adults. I charge $33/hr with a 3 hour minimum. I drive & have a car. I come from a big Italian Family & have experience with many different types of special needs.
Feel free to reach out to discuss your Family's specific needs. Thanking you in...
I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs.
I am also a mother. Very caring individual.
References available upon request.
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Latashia H.
Paterson, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been doing this field of work for over 18 yrs. I am experienced in working groups home nursing homes and private homes with special needs. I'm very passionate about what I do with special needs I give them TLC and encourage them that they are just like me lovable, caring, and all.
Allison O.
Midland Park, NJ
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I graduated from east Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a masters degree in special education and applied behavior analysis. Before that I was an early childhood education major. I love kids and care taking! I began my love for helping others when I taught vacation bible school at my church every Sunday. From...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wanaque, NJ
Nicole C.
5.0
I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I gave her on sunscreen use, screen...
- Nicole L.
Eleanora Z.
5.0
Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...
- Judi H.
Rosetta T.
5.0
Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well behaved in our absence.
- Phil S.
Gillian D.
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 children. She is exceptional at...
- Mary M.
Kelly D.
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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