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Lydia S.
Westfield, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 2nd and 3rd grade special education teacher. I am a fully certified NJ teacher. I also have an Orton Gillingham reading certificate.
I have also worked in a demanding job position (special education setting), where kids are sent out of district due to their functioning levels and their aggressive behaviors. I have a...
Samantha F.
Westfield, NJ
$18-23/hr
Hello! My name is Samantha. I'm 27 years old and I am currently a PreK teacher and am in college studying to become a Special education teacher!
Nancy M.
Westfield, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment.
Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible.
I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework,
arts and crafts, and...
Cathy C.
Westfield, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience working in school systems as teacher's aid, and special needs. Very patient and love children.
Kendall M.
Westfield, NJ
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Kendall , and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, where I earned a degree in communications and media with a minor in entrepreneurship.
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing young minds and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. With six years of experience in...
Hello, I'm Ray a 26-year-old Brazilian geography teacher, I have been working with kids for the past 6 years. I have experience caring for kids from 12 months old to teenagers, including special needs. I graduated as a geography teacher in 2022. I think we could be a great fit!
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi my name is Piper! I am looking for a full time nanny position and can start now.
I am a 23-year-old well-known local babysitter for many families. I previously worked as a lead and assistant teacher at the Westfield YMCA Early Learning Center, earning the title of Quarterly Employee. I have experience with special needs...
Piper can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Julmarie C.
Westfield, NJ
$20-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a supportive environment for your child.
Communication is key. I provide...
Julmarie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi! My name is Stacy, I'm 24 years old and I was a Nurse Assistant in my home country! I have 4 years experience being a nanny but my experience with kids started at 14 years old babysitting for my neighbors. I aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My passion for working with...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."
Jonaliza C.
Samantha K.
Westfield, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area.
I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing.
(I have also worked with twins so I can multitask
I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jacqueline is a very honest and direct person. Shes always on time and her communication is always priority. She's so passionate when she cares for her elderly patients they eventually become family. I've never met such an incredible human being she lights up a...
Ellie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications
Assist my patients in the bathroom
I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them
Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...
Holly P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."
Rebekah P.
5.0
(3)
My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...
Daniel R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westfield, NJ
Alissa W.
5.0
Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter.
- Jonaliza C.
Ahnia B.
5.0
Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Jacqueline L.
5.0
My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!
- Lauren W.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!
- Care member
Sharifa F.
5.0
We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!
- Steven C.
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