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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
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...
Judi H.
5.0
(2)
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...
Ann can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has worked with special needs children."
Carol C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"
Laura F.
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
(5)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 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, 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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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.
Carlee M.
Mahwah, NJ
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...
Carlee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive to my job inquiries before she finished her college semester and was ready to work with my family once she got...
Jeanne D.
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
"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...
Care member
Jessica H.
Haskell, NJ
$17/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 19 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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess has been an amazing caregiver for our family with three children (1,6 +7). She is always on time, has been very flexible with our hectic schedules, easily handles drop-off/pick-ups, prepares lunches and meals, keeps the place extremely tidy and helps the...
Mary Ellen C.
Jill P.
Ridgewood, NJ
$23-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked with special needs children and teens at The Eastern Christian Children's Retreat. And have cared for my elderly, non ambulatory, blind parent.
Jill can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Kayla C.
Hewitt, NJ
$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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
Hello, my name is Cheryl and I live in Wayne. I have Extensive Experience Caring for Disabled and Neurodivergent Children & Adults.
I drive & have a car. I come from a big Italian Family which has given me personal experience with different types of special needs.
I've been employed as a Special Needs Nanny for private...
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
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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.
Ann L.
5.0
Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has worked with special needs children.
- Carol C.
Nancy A.
5.0
Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!
- Laura F.
Rosetta T.
5.0
Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his development, and we are deeply grateful for her care. After much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to transition childcare responsibilities to...
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