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Tiana T.


Elizabethport, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a background of babysitting children with special needs. I have 5 years of babysitting experience. I have babysat and cared for children of the ages of 4 months to 13 years old. I recently graduated from college with my BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mirella V.


Roselle, NJ

$25-50/hr15 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare professional with 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion lies in fostering their growth and development, while providing reliable support to families. I have two kids with autism so that gives me a lot of experience with special needs children. I consider...
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Kayla K.


Clark, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Kayla. I'm an energetic, creative, reliable, honest, team player and positive college student holding my Associates in Science who loves working with kids and strives to some day in the future be a public school teacher. I'm also flexible with my hours and am CPR as well as First Aid certified. I am currently...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather Z.


Edison, NJ

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teacher aide at a Learning Center (special need stage school) Also provide child care services at a Center with kids who are receiving therapy Have babysat off this website for the past 7 years off and on majority of experience with special needs and multiple disabilities from mild-profound disabilities Familiar with...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Malka S.


Union, NJ

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Sanyah S.


Newark, NJ

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

Hi! I'm Sanyah or simply Nyah. I reside in Newark New Jersey where I attended Newark Collegiate Academy and earned my Collegiate Diploma. I then went on to attend Union college as a Track and Field Athlete and a Full time student majoring in Education being that I will become a teacher for early childhood education. Recently...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Josbeth J.


Hillside, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have over 10 years professional experience in working with children from newborns to school age youth in variety of settings. (school, home, hospital, court.. etc) I'm dedicated, enthusiastic, warm-hearted, reliable and overall a positive person. I have a valid and clean driver license. I am also fully vaccinated. Currently, I...
Josbeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Iman D.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Everything You've Been Looking For In A Care Giver!!!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a 28-year-old mother of a 5-year-old boy. I live in Union County but am willing to travel as far as you need me to. I love music, art and learning about different cultures. I am into Yoga, Meditation and currently working towards being a vegetarian again! I was most currently a Teachers Assistant at a school for...
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Kristen C.


Newark, NJ

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an experienced and reliable live-in nanny with a history of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I love spending time with kids and am happy to help with cleaning, preparing meals, driving, and even homework. Currently, my focus is on supporting children who face mental and emotional...
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Alyssa B.


Irvington, NJ

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Alyssa and I am currently majoring in education at Kean university. I have worked with several autistic children and young adults. I have experience with autistic multiples, feeding, dressing, showing the world through walks and nature. I am patient, kind, and responsible. References will given upon request.
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Elizabeth L.


Chatham, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Short Term Infant Nurse/Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience working with children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including specialized infant, twins and children with special needs in both a day care center environment and as a professional nanny. I'm proficient with feeding schedules/transitioning to solid foods, and sleep training...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kayla S.


Warren, NJ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

I have over 7 years experience working with individuals with special needs and various ability levels. Experience working with the following disabilities include: autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, ADHD, deafness, anxiety, depression, as well as eating disorders and schizophrenia.
I love helping all types of people and it would be a pleasure to assist whoever is in need . It brings me joy to make an impact on others lives
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Sherri S.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Assistant Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of four ages 21, 14, 8, 7. I presently work as a children's pastor for a church in Cranford, NJ. I have been at this job for 4. 5 years. In this position I am responsible for planning and leading all children's programs for children ages newborn to 12 years, teaching curriculum, coordinating volunteers, and providing...
Sherri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full Time Caregiver

I was taught at a very early age to care for my special needs brother who is 2 years younger than myself. He was born with mild retardation. As a teenager, I remember assisting my mother with taking him to doctor's, visits, laundry, preparation of meals, administering medications, and assisting in extracurricular activities. Our...
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Jenna M.


Roselle Park, NJ

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am employed as a paraprofessional within the Plainfield school district, where I primarily support children with autism, ADHD, and ODD. With a background in psychology , specializing in early developmental psychology and counseling, I am well-equipped to provide support in many areas including homework assistance,...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
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Shauna Lee B.


Hillside, NJ

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working in facilities that has unit specialized in all category of special needs I am a very patient, loving, reliable, fun, and well experience person I take my job very serious and will treat every person that come into my care with respect and dignity.
Experience work with children and adults with disabilities. CPR certification in both children and adults
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Dorota P.


Summit, NJ

$24-45/hr10 yrs exp

Kind

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Everyday activities at home and outside and Assistive Technology/AAC. Compassionate and knowledgeable in assisting people with disabilities with mobility and communication challenges . Great Company and personalized care / activities provided , assisting with going out to doctors...
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Alina P.


Woodbridge, NJ

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I'm a mom of triplets, 13 years old and a Registered Nurse for 35 years. I love being a nurse and have worked steadily in this field from day one. I am now finding it to be more difficult having two special needs kids however. I love children and have the patience of a saint as my own children have only enhanced this! I am a...
Alina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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