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Sunmi J.
Glen Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Experienced with ages: Infant, Toddler, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Alzheimer
5.0
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I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework.
I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom.
Excited to hear from you! :)
5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"
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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the...
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I am Speech Language Therapist completing my clinical fellowship and looking for after school day work. I have experience with children who are typically and atypically developing. I can provide tutoring for children various topics including English, and communication skills. Also have my own transportation - if needed I can do...
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Hi, my name is Victoria, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting for the past 13 years, I started as a mother's helper when I was 12. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 2 months, multiple kids, and special needs children. I help out the families I babysit for by running errands. I do have a car and a valid...
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog...
Reviewed by Kate D.
Christina S.
Passaic, NJ
$35/hr
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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."
Reviewed by Kiara G.
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As an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist I work with children who may be typically or atypically developing. Currently taking ABA certification classes I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with ASD, have difficulty with feeding and swallowing, mobility challenges, and struggle with verbal communication. I...
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I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
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"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids...
Reviewed by Natalie P.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
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"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Reviewed by Former Member A.
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Friendly sitter willing to work with children of different temperaments, including children with special needs. I am a mom of two (2 and 5-year-olds). I work great with children of all ages. I've been a school psychologist for the past 8 years and have received extensive training in working with children of different needs. I...
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"Estela is a lovely and very reliable young woman. We've had her babysit for our three children several times and we adore her."
Reviewed by Lynette B.
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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 with kids with special needs and with ADHD. I have...
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."
Reviewed by Diana E.
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Hi! My name is Clarisa. I've been working with kids for over five years now (infant- 5y/o). I've worked for a couple districts as a teacher assistant in elementary schools and also worked with children with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated and CPR certified. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
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"If anyone is looking for a sitter Clarisa is the best! She's always on time, my kids look forward to being with her. I needed her for summer help while I worked from home, needed to run some errands or a night...
Reviewed by Shirley S.
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My name is Samantha and I am 27 years old. I am a full-time Kindergarten teacher and am looking for a Summer job. I graduated from Rowan University as an elementary education major and am currently working towards my Masters's in Educaiton. I have been caring for children for around 12 years and working with kids is something...
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"Samantha has been working for us on and off for the past 5 years, since my daughter was born. She is always on time and now cares for my daughter along with my son who has autism. Whenever we are in town we...
Reviewed by Kelly C.
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Steven C.
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My name is Jessica and I have over 10 years of experience from ages 3 months old - 15 years old. I have experience with special needs individuals including those with autism. I also have experience feeding children with PEG tube. I love children and am available to help with whatever may be needed - running errands, driving,...
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"Jessica is great with kids and has a lot of experience! She was sweet and kind when talking to her and even went out of her way to ask about the kids likes, dislikes, allergies, and hobbies. The kids are always...
Reviewed by Jacqueline D.
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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home...
Reviewed by Charlotte C.
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My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
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"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very...
Reviewed by Giselle B.
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Hi! My name is Shamfa, I am a Jamaican nanny and I come with over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I come from a big family and learned early on the importance of kindness, respect, and responsibility. As a nanny, I have worked with newborns, toddlers, and teenagers. I'm comfortable with everything from...
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"I am writing this reference letter on behalf of Shamfa, who served as our babysitter for two years. During this time, she took excellent care of our four children, and we were extremely happy with her services....
Reviewed by Care member
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Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "
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Elsie O.
Orange, NJ
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
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I am caring and compassionate and enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have 15 years of experience in caring for seniors. I'm a certified home health aid and also a certified CNA. This is something that I'm very passionate about . I have experience in alzheimers, dementia, stroke, diabetes and total car.
I...
5.0
"Elsie is a respectable hard working lady who is so tolerant and helpful to every situation she faces when it comes to caregiving."
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Ridge, NJ
Tara P.
5.0
Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!
- Care member
Sandra B.
5.0
It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...
- Care member
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
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Christina S.
5.0
Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old.
- Kiara G.
Kelli P.
5.0
Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who worked there was amazed that my 4...
- Natalie P.
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