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Samantha W.


Island Heights, NJ

$50/hr1 yrs exp

Speech Therapy

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I am a speech therapist in a school for children ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities. I work with many children with autism and down syndrome. Additionally, I have a lot of experience with articulation and language delays
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Julia M.


Toms River, NJ

$20-21/hr4 yrs exp

College Grad Working To Go Back To School!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I work as a substitute teacher while in school for a masters in speech language pathology. I have experience in childcare for ages 0-16, in and out of the home. My services include cooking, cleaning, childcare , laundry, and other errands. Finding the right fit can be stressful, so please reach out so I can help you...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a unique situation, and needed a sitter while on a short vacation for a family wedding in NJ. Julia was very flexible to come two nights in a row, and was very prompt both nights. She was patient with our toddler, and he had a lot of fun playing with her!...

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Lisa S.


Toms River, NJ

$20-25/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy caring for the elderly. I have helped my mom, dad, and relatives with care after surgeries. I have assisted them with physical therapy exercises at home, organization of their medication, food shopping, housekeeping, companionship, bathing and dressing them as well.
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is working to help our 80 y/o mom. She is a kind and caring caregiver to our mom ! There are so many ways I could describe her but dependable is the best way to recommend her. Our mom's needs can change and Lisa kindly works to adapt to help her. Whether it is...

Barbara L.

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Roshelle W.


Beachwood, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with children! I have over 10 years of experience working with youth from the ages of 0 to 18 years old and being a stepmom of two beautiful girls. I am a dependable and personable individual with a strong background in child care services and a BA in Psychology. I love doing indoor and outdoor activities such as...
Roshelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great interview. Knowledgeable and open to suggestions. Our daughter was well taken care of."

Eugene T.

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Arlene F.


Toms River, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Self Confidence Makes Walking Through Life Easier.

4.3

(6)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Arlene. My services include, companionship, bathing, personnel needs, meal preparation, and dispensing medication. I enjoy working with people. I'm very personable. I communicate well and I enjoy interacting and engaging in conversation. I'm easy to talk to. I've been doing this for a number of years. Thank...
Arlene can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Arlene is polite and eager to please. My mother likes her and that's a big deal. Lol."

Jill M.

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Mallory F.


Seaside Park, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

College Educated And Experienced Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Mallory and I currently reside in the Seaside Park area. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Spanish. I am working towards my masters in Occupational Therapy. During my undergrad I worked at a bilingual daycare for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, I worked in all of the rooms...
Mallory can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Absolutely reliable, extremely friendly and amazing with my kids! Happy to say, she's someone we would recommend to anyone who's looking for a sitter. 10/10 the best sitter we found in the area! Thank you Mallory :)"

Didiani T.

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Debbie H.


Toms River, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I supply my own cleaning products and supplies at no additional cost to my clients and I use all natural cleaning products of the highest quality. I will bring my vacuum and performs amazing on all types of carpets and flooring.. I can also provide Laundry and Deep Cleaning Services are available upon request (Ask about what is...
Debbie can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning & more
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Jackie W.


Brick, NJ

$20-33/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Jackie, I'm 25 years old, and I would love to share with you more about who I am and what led me here. My experience was working with children & families dates back to when I was 17 which started when parents of my campers needed babysitters, I enjoyed that experience so I continued helping families...
Jackie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jackie is amazing! My two kids adore her (2 and 8) and she has been such a huge help to our family. She is the first babysitter we have ever hired and we will continue to use her as long as possible!"

Heather H.

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Margaret W.


Forked River, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

** I AM CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR EVENING HOURS ONLY** I am a retired registered nurse with over 15 years of experience. I am able to provide a wide range of health care options for you or a loved one. Services offered include: personal care such as showering/bathing, dressing, incontinence care; medical services such as...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Margaret helped us care for my mother the last two weeks of hospice. She was very kind and compassionate. Her RN skills gave us great faith in Margaret’s ability to care for my mom. She was professional and caring. We will be forever grateful for caring for our mom...

Matthew K.

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Joyce J.


Lakewood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Seeking Part Time Morning Work.

Hi, my name is Joyce, It would be my pleasure and sincere appreciation to provide care services for you/ your love one. My goals are to enhance the lives of each individual I provide care services for. I will always strive to ensure that clients lean towards the positive path on a day-to-day approach. I encourage my clients to...
Joyce can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Joyce is the most compassionate caring person I have ever met. Joyce took care of my father who suffered with Parkinson's he adored her as did my whole family. She was with him when he passed and made his transition to heaven so peaceful while comforting my mom and...

Christine B.

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Nicole P.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

5th Grade Educator, newly wed, and MAT graduate, looking to continue caring when I'm out of the classroom as well as in it! I offer tutoring services, date-night care, and consistent summer nannying while I am off school. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or employment inquiries!
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole took care of my 8 month old baby this summer after we met! I can't say enough good things-- Nicole had to come into a house of "chaos" which included two dogs, two parents working from home and lots of visitors to the beach house. She handled everything with...

Liz C.

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Gail L.


Toms River, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the health care field for 25 years plus. Within those years my work includes in home care, facilities and hospice for seniors. Among my experience with seniors I have also worked as a Supervisor( present) in a memory care facility, Medical receptionist, and Medical Assistant . I have experience with multiple...
Gail can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Gail is a wonderful caregiver. She started off taking care of my father. When he passed a few months ago, she became a companion for my mother and my aunt. Sadly my mother just passed away and she is now taking care of my aunt. We love Gail."

Lisa G.

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Dila P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dila P. I've been a caretaker for 25+ years. I enjoy working with the elderly, caring for them, loving them, and providing them with the love and care they need and deserve. I am an honest, outgoing, fun, and loving person. My services include: making sure medications are taken properly, prepping meals, doctor...
Dila can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, dementia, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"Dila worked for my family for over a year. We are so very very lucky to have found her. She is so caring, trustworthy, always dependable and extremely hardworking. Dila is an amazing caregiver who not only took wonderful care of my mom and dad but also treated...

Tara D.

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Sophia T.


Toms River, NJ

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced With Full-Time Babysitting

I am a kind, caring, responsible Christian young woman who has a God-given gift for caring for young children. I have 4+ years' experience caring for multiple children ages six weeks to 5 years old, carefully catering to the individual needs of each child. I am CPR certified, and proficient in first aid. I have been a volunteer...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very sweet and caring. Takes great care of my lil guy! Has the best and flexible hours even when you need to switch them last minute. She definitely has a love for caring for little ones."

Laurie H.

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Teresa K.


Toms River, NJ

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Enjoy Working With People

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. Also, day to day needs. Companionship, meals. Easy going and reliable. Enjoy people and a good laugh. I'm reliable and trustworthy. I was in the corporate world for a long time which I left to take care of a good friend who was disabled...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
"We were so very fortunate to have found Teresa at a time when we required help in taking care of my elderly mother. Teresa has such love & compassion in her heart coupled with the patience & skills necessary to take care of elderly person. Teresa was always...

NANCY P.

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Danielle F.


Brick, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Danielle and I just graduated this past May from the University of Maryland with a degree in Psychology and minor in Human Development. I am currently earning my Master of Social Work from New York University, but taking classes online from home. I absolutely love working with children. Last year, I worked as a...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Hi! I have previous experience with babysitting, and I loved it! I am in grad school for occupational therapy! I am available mainly on weekends because of school. I love children and hope to work with them in the future! I am also CPR certified:)
I cherish the unconditional love between pets and people! I wish to care for pets and eventually get involved in pet therapy!
Christina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Dance/Movement Therapy Student - Previous internship at preschool/treatment center for children with autism, behavioral issues, and other developmental delays - Ages 2-5 DIR Floortime Trained (not certified) - Currently work in company that provides early intervention services for children with autism - Ages 3-14
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Nicole P.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Foster Dog Mom

Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been pet-sitting for about 5 years! It began when I was asked to pet-sit for the family whom I babysat for. I loved spending time with their little fluff balls and decided to begin pet-sitting part time. I have 3 fur-kids myself, 2 dogs and a cat, and am a foster mom for abandoned animals as...
Nicole can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Island Heights, NJ

Julia M.

5.0

We had a unique situation, and needed a sitter while on a short vacation for a family wedding in NJ. Julia was very flexible to come two nights in a row, and was very prompt both nights. She was patient with our toddler, and he had a lot of fun playing with her! We would absolutely recommend Julia...

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Lisa S.

5.0

Lisa is working to help our 80 y/o mom. She is a kind and caring caregiver to our mom ! There are so many ways I could describe her but dependable is the best way to recommend her. Our mom's needs can change and Lisa kindly works to adapt to help her. Whether it is a need to go to the store or...

- Barbara L.

Roshelle W.

5.0

Great interview. Knowledgeable and open to suggestions. Our daughter was well taken care of.

- Eugene T.

Arlene F.

5.0

Arlene F was recommended to me by another care giver who was taking care of my wife (Hilma) during 2019 and 2020. I needed the additional help. Arlene played an essential role in caring for her by providing home cooked meals, giving baths with proper hygiene cleaning, assisted in bathroom...

- Arthur H.

Mallory F.

5.0

Absolutely reliable, extremely friendly and amazing with my kids! Happy to say, she's someone we would recommend to anyone who's looking for a sitter. 10/10 the best sitter we found in the area! Thank you Mallory :)

- Didiani T.

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