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Megan K.


Belle Mead, NJ

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Have Experience With Special Needs Children

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Hi! I'm Megan! I am 27 years old and currently work at a school for individuals with autism. I graduated from Rider University with a masters in ABA. I have been babysitting and nannying for over 10 years. I have a lot of experience with different age groups as well. I do have experience with working with individuals with...
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Meghan A.


Belle Mead, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Meet Meghan

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Hi there! My name is Meghan and I am currently looking for occasional/possibly weekly babysitting jobs. I work full time (9-5), but have availability after 5:30 p.m. during the week. I'm a video editor for a small medical advertising company. Even though I don't work with kids full time, I have 7 years experience with children...
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Jessica C.


Belle Mead, NJ

$22-31/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Responsible Sitter!

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I am fun loving mom and caring sitter who has had numerous years of experiences working with many children ranging from ages infancy to middles school aged in many different types of setting. I was a supervisor at a nationally accredited day care in New Jersey for 7 years, a school teacher from Kindergarten- 6th grade for 4...
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Lu P.


Princeton, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Caretaker/Mother's Helper

5.0

(1)

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Hi all! My name is Lu, I'm a graduate from Montclair State University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a certificate in Child Advocacy and Policy. After graduation, I started my career in behavioral health working with at-risk youth in Montgomery, NJ. Working with kids has always been a passion of mine, and I love to...
5.0
"Lu has been a god send to me and my family. I travel a reasonable amount with work and my husband leaves the house at 5.15 a.m. several days of the week, but Lu has been accommodating to our crazy schedule and...

Reviewed by Daniella H.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

3.0

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Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 15 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently working in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience working with students ages 2-21 with a range of different special needs. I am a very loving compassionate person eager to help...
5.0
"Melanie has watched my 12 year old daughter throughout this school year. She has been extremely reliable, flexible, communicates well and has a great and very personable personality. I can depend on her and I...

Reviewed by Dannie G.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Let's Learn And Play!

5.0

(2)

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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience...
5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Rebecca S.

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Yuny Z.


Bridgewater, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

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I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.
5.0
"I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some...

Reviewed by Helder M.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Certified Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Dee G.


Kendall Park, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through...

Reviewed by Carla P.

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Jianna B.


Princeton, NJ

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

5.0

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Hello, My name is Jianna and I am currently a senior at The University of Central Florida studying Health Sciences. My ultimate goal in life is to become a Dentist. A little childcare background about myself, I began working with children my 11th grade year in high school when I started babysitting for a family friend. From...
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Marzeter M.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

5.0

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I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...
5.0
"Very responsive and professional!"

Reviewed by Terry W.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

5.0

(1)

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For the past 10 years I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional working with students ages 2- 21.
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Katherine B.


South Bound Brook, NJ

$21-29/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

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Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 25+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy...

Reviewed by Kat D.

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Pamela K.


Princeton, NJ

$25-28/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

5.0

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Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...
5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

Reviewed by Staci S.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to...

Reviewed by Paul M.

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Kayla W.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter!!

5.0

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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I work as a nanny to a 1. 5-year-old, and a 4-year-old, but I have the summer off! I have experience working at a special needs camp, as well as residential special needs care. I have additional experience in church working with mainly elementary and...
5.0
"Kayla did an awesome job babysitting my kids. She was gentle, caring, and they loved her! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Alexandra P.


Bound Brook, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Seniors And People With Disabilities And Children.

5.0

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Hello everyone, I'm a very responsible, honest, respectful, and loving person who has experience working with seniors and people with disabilities as well as children. I worked with many Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia disease as well. I have a Humanitarian Award and have received many certificates and training. My...
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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr16 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available

5.0

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I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...
5.0
"Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good...

Reviewed by Sarah S.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Consultant With Over 20 Years Of Experience

4.5

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I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience with Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, Home healthcare and Family support. My superpower is the ability to uplift and support people to have their best quality of life especially when it becomes even more complicated. I understand...
5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."

Reviewed by Care member

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$49/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Belle Mead, NJ

Lu P.

5.0

Lu has been a god send to me and my family. I travel a reasonable amount with work and my husband leaves the house at 5.15 a.m. several days of the week, but Lu has been accommodating to our crazy schedule and arriving as early as 5 am to watch our 2 boys and puppy. She has read with the eldest,...

- Daniella H.

Melanie J.

5.0

Melanie has watched my 12 year old daughter throughout this school year. She has been extremely reliable, flexible, communicates well and has a great and very personable personality. I can depend on her and I don't have to worry when I'm at work.

- Dannie G.

Donyel H.

5.0

Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter sign language, dancing, listening, talking and so much more. I couldnt recommend her...

- Maria G.

Yuny Z.

5.0

I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some experience working and caring for people with a spinal cord injury. The only flaw I had with Yuny...

- Helder M.

Dee G.

5.0

Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently.

- Carla P.

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