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Sarah C.


Avenel, NJ

$15-30/hr

College Student & Animal Lover

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Looking for anyone in need of dog or cat sitting. I am a big animal lover, and have a dog of my own for 6 years whom I love so much. Just as I care for my own dog, my services would include playing with toys / running around backyards with your pet, feeding them, taking them on walks, and loving them like my own! For cat lovers,...
Sarah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Angel G.


Avenel, NJ

$15-25/hr

Loving & Reliable Pet Sitter | Walks, Playtime & Care

While I may not have formal pet care experience, I have cared for my own pets, pets of friends and family, and I'm eager to build my experience professionally. I offer pet sitting, dog walking, and general care services, ensuring your pet is well-fed, exercised, and given plenty of attention while you're away. I'm reliable,...
Angel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Lauren B.


Garwood, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Details

5.0

(2)

I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....
5.0
"Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs dog who is very shy and only likes a few people."

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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Despite my son's impulsiveness the first day she still continued to work with our family. She's very dependable and reliable. The short time I've known her it's been very hard trying to find someone to replace her for the three weeks she'll be away. She's an...

Nalina V.

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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...

Bisma M.

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Alyssa M.


Linden, NJ

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"she is a caring, nurturing, and responsible babysitter and I recommend her to all!!!!!"

Carolina V.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...
Cathi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her."

Dawn V.

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Rosalía T.


Newark, NJ

$25-30/hr17 yrs exp

CLEANING SERVICES.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Rosalía, I'm Brazilian, I'm a friendly, lovely , flexible person. I like clean houses , I love my work. I need complete my schedule. I need more jobs . I stared in cleaning houses in 2003 . In my spare time, I like to cleaning my house, and spend time with my childrens. One thing you should know about me...
5.0
"Rosalia is THE BEST. Honest, hardworking, the epitome of the American Dream cause she earns it. And she does it because she is a good person and she likes helping others. All this is external of her cleaning skills which are meticulous. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"

Lucy S.

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Yeliane G.


Westfield, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Yeliane, I am 27 years old and I have a bachelor's degree in speech and language therapy, I graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Old San Juan. I have worked with children of different ages since I was 16 years old. I have given services to families has a nanny and tutor, I have also worked in camps. If...
Yeliane can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

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Alison V.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

ABOUT ME: I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021) I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman. I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...

Melissa R.

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Nancy M.


Westfield, NJ

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it."

Whitney F.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone...

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Raquel R.


Linden, NJ

$25-27/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...
Raquel can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel has been very lreliable and punctual. We look forward to having her around more often. "

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Barbara N.


Cranford, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...
5.0
"Barbara has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "

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Elida B.


Staten Island, NY

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Devoted Certified Caregiver of 11 years experience providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with respect and consideration, Expert at monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Familiar with communicating to families and healthcare...
Elida can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Could not ask for a better person to care for my mom. She is professional courteous and a pleasure to be around."

Marilyn O.

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Andrea K.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor, Odd Jobs And Pet Care

I am a teacher during the school year but during summers, evenings and some weekends, I tutor in a variety of subjects. Elementary, middle school and ESL. Adult ed. I have many pets of my own and being oriented towards science, not too many pets phase me. I am willing to do odd jobs and help for a few hours with short term...
Andrea can also help with: Pet sitting
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Ranjanie W.


Staten Island, NY

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...
Ranjanie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"She is very responsible and a great person."

Renuka K.

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Mavis N.


Sayreville, NJ

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I am a Licensed caregiver here in Massachusetts very compassionate and experienced with more than 7 years experience in elderly care. I have skills with dementia, Parkinson, ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke and Alzheimers and fall risk. My strengths among others is ensuring your loved ones take a shower and eat good I am very...
Mavis can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance
5.0
"Mavis is a compassionate and sweet caregiver She worked with my mum for 2 years and we all loved her"

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Vida B.


Irvington, NJ

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

In the past my experience has be very broad and providing services in area such dementia patience catheter stroke bedridden patience psychological changes hospice care positioning transfers and ambulation hydraulic lift personal care skills {adls} medications remined client with disabilities
Vida can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Vida was an AMAZING aide to my father when he was ill. After awhile he trusted only her to care for him & know what he needed even more than himself, or any other family member. She performed her duties so well & with such care that our family actually thought of...

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Avenel, NJ

Lauren B.

5.0

Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs dog who is very shy and only likes a few people.

- Care member

Zorel M.

5.0

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her

- Steven W.

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.

Camelia M.

5.0

I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are always very sad to see her leave. She...

- Rubina S.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately jumped up to help. She is excellent at deescalating stressful situations for kids and meeting them where they mind is at. You can see the passion...

- Cecil R.

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