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Special needs caregivers in West Orange, NJ

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Aileen B.


Newark, NJ

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...

Nicole L.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Rebeca C.

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."

Diana E.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna."

Diane M.

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."

Michelle L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is attentive and compassionate but maintains structure to keep kids on track. Very accommodating with my unpredictable work schedule. Exceptional patience with my ADHD son. Kids had a blast with her! We miss her very much:) "

Rachelle W.

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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."

Bernard R.

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Lyn C.


Belleville, NJ

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Yaping W.

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Virginia F.


Clifton, NJ

$21-28/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Virginia, I am very outgoing, reliable, responsible, and patient. I work with adults and children with special needs. I love helping others.
Virginia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Drieka P.


Belleville, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

As an aunt with 10 nieces, nephews and great nieces. I have much child care experience. I began babysitting when I was a teenager. I have worked in a preschool and special needs school, currently work with special needs population full time.
Drieka can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Eduardo R.


Newark, NJ

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Eduardo. I'm seeking a weekend caregiver position, with 8 years of experience in caring for children from newborns to teenagers, I also have experience with special needs care.
Eduardo can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

My grandmother is a special needs teacher and I grew up volunteering with her. I am a very fun and outgoing person. I love to dance as well. I am 22 years old & I work for an airline. Look forward to hearing from you soon !
Gemiyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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Laura F.


Roseland, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a stay at home mom for the past 17 years. Before becoming a mom I was a nanny for 8 years. I have years of experience with children of all ages and truly enjoy caring for kids! I have numerous years caring for children with autism & other special needs. Fully vaccinated
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Nicole C.


Roselle, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator With A Big Heart!

Hello, my name is Nicole. I have been a babysitter for over 20 years, mostly caring for children ages 1-12+. If need be, I will most certainly care for pets as well. I am First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and I have experience with children with special needs as I have been a middle school educator for the past 8 years in the NYC/NJ...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Christine R.


Rutherford, NJ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Best Babysitter Ever!

Hi! I am a recent college graduate who is officially back home! I have had many babysitting experiences since I was a young girl. I have watched children for families, friends, and I worked at a daycare during my four years of high school. I also have a younger brother with special needs so I can help with that as well! I have...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Orange, NJ

Aileen B.

5.0

Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We look forward to using her again!

- Nicole L.

Lucia R.

3.0

very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working.

- Rebeca C.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind.

- Diana E.

Joanna F.

5.0

Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna.

- Diane M.

Anna Gabriella D.

5.0

Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position.

- Michelle L.

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