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Sarena D.
Red Bank, NJ
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. I do believe that the knowledge I am gaining at school helps me better understand different age groups from a different light. I also have previous years' experience of babysitting those who have ADHD, which has taught me a lot of caring and patience.
Marie M.
Long Branch, NJ
$20-30/hr
Hello ! Thank you for your interest. I am offering you an opportunity to feel relaxed and confident , knowing your children are being cared for with love and compassion. As a career Criticalist in Nursing, I have also enjoyed caring for and teaching children of all ages and abilities, both privately and in school settings. In...
Hi Everyone ! My name is Sandie and I'm about to turn 21.
I am a babysitter for Type 1 Children. I have previous experience with babysitting type 1 children. I have also led a type 1 diabetes support group for teens through JDRF, and am a type 1 diabetic myself for almost 11 years.
I am open to doing fun activities over the...
Hi, I am looking for part time babysitting work. I've always been great with kids. I have a 17, 12 and a 12-year-old daughter. My kids have been friends with special needs kids and I am pretty comfortable caring for them within the guidelines of a parents instruction. I always feel that the key is to meet the child, and never...
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I have worked for over 15 years as a caregiver. My last assignment was for over two years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am honest, trustworthy, and positive. I'm...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...
Caroll K.
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for the following special needs categories: Down syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes and Autism Spectrum - PDDNOS, Intellectually Disabled.
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In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs.
My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
Margaret S.
Neptune, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support
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I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia.
I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, respite care, companionship & more
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"Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an...
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(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 9 years of dealing with special needs children and I also have a sister with sever Autism who is soon to be 11 years old. Caring for children with special needs is just like caring for any other child except they need and want a little more attention and you need to have patience that is key. It is a beautiful thing...
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Hi Everyone!
My name's Alexis and I'm currently attending Rutgers University to attain my Masters Degree in Education. Specifically, for children ages 0-15. I currently have worked with a family for over one year, they have two children ages 12 and 14. My responsibilities include making them small snacks, cleaning up around the...
Natia N.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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I have a Medical degree. Physical Therapy. I Have an experience of 9 years working as a caretaker , caregiver, companion. Care for cancer, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer's, dementia,
stroke, hospice, surgery, oxygen, disability. I am diligent, responsible, sociable.
Natia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Natia helped us take care of our mother she is awesome very gentle caring very clean we were very lucky to have her and I will highly recommend her !
Pleasant personality!"
Julie K.
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Hey! I am an EMT from NYC. I am new to spring. As an EMT I have over 4 years of experience working with the elderly and patients with disabilities. Most importantly CPR/ FIRST AID & AED trained. I also have experience as an art instructor and like to refer to art as a form of therapy 9/10. I am genuinely looking forward to...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
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"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
Clare C.
Manasquan, NJ
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am passionate about working with children with special needs. I have 4 years of experience volunteering at Children's Specialized Hospital, with children ages 2-21 who have severe disabilities. I have worked at various camps for children with special needs and I have three cousins with special needs who I care for very often....
Rachel R.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi! I have been a child care provider for 7 years. The past year I have been working as a live-in aid for a joyful little 4-year-old boy with a rare syndrome known as ADNP. The syndrome itself features intellectual disability & autism spectrum disorder, which, for him, has caused an absence of verbal communication, impaired...
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Hi I'm Telcia, a senior caregiver with 15 years of extensive experience working as Caregiver/DSP. I have all the necessary skills to provide routine patient care and ADLs. My duties as a caregiver includes but not limited to meal preparation (NYC Nutrition/Hygiene Standards), administering medication, attending doctors visits,...
Telcia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Telecia is a Gem , pleasant dispostion. A problem solver and efficient in her care giving skills. She took great care of my mom for years . Would recommend her!"
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Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
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"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Olga and I've been doing elderly care plus child care for family. I takecare of a doctor that had Parkinson around Pennington nj and her mother Had dementia she had a broken Hip. I did temporary work Off and on I consider myself a very strong person and loving for people of all disabilities
Olga can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"There is no one more kind and devoted to caring for a senior loved one than Olga. She goes above and beyond to care for our mom and has become a member of our family! Very personable and friendly and truly cares about the seniors she works with. Highly recommend."
Barbara W.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors and children with disabilities for as long as I can remember. My mother was a sponsor and we had clients living in our home with us from the time I was born. I am an experienced caregiver who is also New Jersey state certified. I have had special training for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia,...
Junious can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He took care of my father while us caretaker was away. My dad suffers from Alzheimer’s and later stages of dementia. Junious worked very good with my father. He is very knowledgeable, respectful and caring. My dad adjusted well with him. He did exercises with...
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5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had extensive experience working with children with mental and physical challenges. I am certified in First Aid and CPR. I have a New York State background check. I love to work with children because they teach us more about ourselves than anyone ever will.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Highlands, NJ
Jennifer E.
5.0
I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her to so we could go to work with a...
- Caroll K.
Margaret S.
5.0
Maggie was employed by me as a caregiver to both my mother and father during a very difficult time in their lives. I had interviewed many candidates for the position before I finally met Maggie. I knew after the first five minutes of the interview that she was an absolute gem of a person. Maggie...
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Natia N.
5.0
Natia helped us take care of our mother she is awesome very gentle caring very clean we were very lucky to have her and I will highly recommend her !
Pleasant personality!
- Julie K.
Camelia M.
5.0
Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...
- Michelle M.
Telcia W.
5.0
Telecia is amazing! We've had over half a dozen different care givers assist my mom in the last 8 years and Telecia is the best!
- Kara R.