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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Wood Ridge, NJ
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I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
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"Our family is forever grateful to Ashley! Ashley was hired by our family to take care of my niece's three children as she was fighting cancer; ages 2, 10, and 13. Ashely worked for us for several months being...
Reviewed by Tracie J.
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I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
Elsie O.
Orange, NJ
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
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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...
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"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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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
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"Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's...
Reviewed by Janice C.
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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Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
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"I was amazed by the care provided by Leticia for my nephew. She is wonderful with him. She is attentive, caring, and responsible. I was worried she would be frightened by my big dog but shes great with my dog....
Reviewed by Desmond D.
Ashley G.
North Bergen, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds
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With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
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"Ashley has created a special bond with my daughter throughout the years, she’s always so excited when she comes by! It’s evident that her genuine care and efforts make a positive and joyful environment for my...
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Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
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"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh...
Reviewed by Alex I.
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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
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"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."
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Gabriela M.
New York, NY
$15-17/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! I'm Gaby Currently I'm Working As A Para Professional And I Love Working With Kids!
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, and kind hearted.
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around and as someone who wants a career in working with kids this helps improve my experience and helping others as well with child care.
I'm looking for a job that helps with experiences.
I started working...
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"Good babysitter! Kids were well fed and had a good time! "
Reviewed by Angel P.
Julie P.
Newark, NJ
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
Yanet B.
Clifton, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I have over a decade of experience working with children, beginning at a public library where I mentored and supervised kids of all ages. During that time, I organized various after-school programs, including crafting sessions and tutoring sessions. More recently, I've been serving as a para-professional at a special...
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"Not knowing anything prior about this website, I found a wonderful soul that impressed my family. Yanet was everything and more , she took great care of my CJ. She was on top of everything and took so much...
Reviewed by Corey B.
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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.
Ana H.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday .
Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
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"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to...
Reviewed by Liza F.
Victoria K.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices.
I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
Melissa H.
New York, NY
$75-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...
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"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son...
Reviewed by Barry K.
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Hi I have a degree in children's pedagogy. I have 12 years of experience in the care of children of different ages, and children with special needs with CPR certification , I am a serious, responsible, respectful person. I love going to the park, playing, interacting with the other children. They took them to their activities...
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"Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always punctual and took care of everything she needed. She was...
Reviewed by Rosa R.
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I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of.
I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
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"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call...
Reviewed by Wanda P.
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Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
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"Oni is absolutely amazing with my kids! I have two crazy boys who are 5 and 7 and they love when Oni comes to babysit them. She is punctual, responsible, dependable, and lots of fun. The only bad thing is...
Reviewed by Kasey M.
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I am a current speech-language pathologist with availability for occasional date night or weekend babysitting. I chose my profession because I have always loved working with kids. I have 12+ years of child care experience with children ranging from 5 months-12 years old, including children with special needs. I am responsible,...
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"Copelyn has been the best nanny we could imagine having for our child. She is smart, kind, flexible, 100% attentive, and truly interested in the kids. She shares nuanced and smart observations about our...
Reviewed by Rebecca D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wood Ridge, NJ
Ashley M.
5.0
Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny.
- Staci S.
Elsie O.
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.
- Care member
Brazil K.
5.0
Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's like a member of the family.
- Janice C.
Olivia M.
5.0
Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper
- Former Member A.
Leticia S.
5.0
We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I cannot say enough positive things about Ticia. She is a mature, reliable, warm young woman who...
- Debra R.
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