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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and thoughtful care to every interaction. My graduate degree complements my Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, providing a strong foundation for fostering...

Care Member says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours,...

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Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Elizabethport, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Angel, a reliable, nurturing, and dedicated professional nanny with a heart full of passion for child development and years of hands-on experience. Whether it's caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs, I bring patience, warmth, and structure into every child's day. I'm CPR/First Aid certified,...

Bhekinkosi B. says "She is very passionate, warm and very caring."

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Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

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Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Cranford, NJ

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am 28 years old living in Verona, NJ. I have been babysitting ever since I was 14 and I absolutely adore children. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kean University and I have experience with ages ranging from infants to young teens. I also have experience with special needs children and...
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South Plainfield, NJ

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$21/hr
14 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
Bio I am a hardworking woman and devoted single parent with over 14 years of experience in healthcare and transportation. Since 2010, I have worked as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York, providing compassionate care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I also hold a CDL-B...
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Union, NJ

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Kiary, and I'm 20 years old. I'm currently attending college online, which gives me a very flexible schedule. I have several years of experience babysitting and nannying children from 4 months to 7 years old, as well as working in summer camps and gymnastics classes with children ages 9 months to 14 years old....
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Hillside, NJ

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
Hello, my name is Naomie and I'm here as your HHA. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to help you maintain your independence and comfort in your own home.". Specialists With special needs/elderly secure blindness take them a bath, play with them, love helping other in need, and bring them to a park...
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Experienced Preschool Teacher

South Amboy, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been volunteering at Daycare centers since I was a teenager. I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist with children with special needs and a preschool teacher for the past 12 years in Jersey and NYC. Aside from this I have my Associates in Early Childhood Care and Education and am in school currently for my Bachelors in...
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South Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I am graduated in economics and have a master degree in journalism. I am CPR certified. I drive my own car too. I'd describe my personality as joyful, smart, lovely. I like working with kids because they never stop amazing me with how wonderfully crystal their world is. I am very honored and happy to work as their nanny. I...
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Staten Island, NY

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am KylieAnn I'm 21 years old and will be 22 in June, I come from a very big family of seven people so I'm used to a fun and hectic environment. I graduated high-school in 2022 where I attended st. Joseph by the sea high-school and currently a senior at Texas Tech University getting a bachelor's degree in interior design...
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Staten Island, NY

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I'm passionate about childcare, and I have the experience to match! With my background in Early Childhood Education, I have a deep understanding of how children grow and develop. I'm also CPR and First Aid certified, and I have experience working with special needs children. I have 7+ years with children with special needs. As...
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Rahway, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Monica! I have 5+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. My responsibilities...
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Warmhearted Care Taker

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. For the last 10 years, I've been a Direct Support Professional , providing compassionate care to seniors and special needs individuals. I offer respite, live-in, and hospice services, along with help with transportation, errands, and light housekeeping. I am adept at personal...
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Westfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment. Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible. I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework, arts and crafts, and...
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Staten Island, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children who have SMA and are wheelchair bound. I am familiar with working with a G tube and have experience in the medical field as well.
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Special Needs Caregivers in Avenel, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Malka S.

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...

- Care member

Alissa W.

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly...

- Jonaliza C.

Kelly R.

We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count,...

- Care member

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