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Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.
Review for Warren N. by James T.
Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates…
Review for Ahnia B. by Care member
Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great…
Review for Joanna F. by Diane M.
Special needs caregivers in Cedar Grove, NJ
I have the pleasure of working with those who have very low ability to function both genetically, mentally and physically. Currently at my job its mainly dealing with mental health including schizophrenia, personality disorder, bi-polar, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and substance abuse, I do not work full time doing...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To begin with, I love kids, and enjoy to spend time with them, to watch how they, little by little discover their abilities, skills and surroundings. By my own experience, I am familiar with these stages, since I have an 11-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl, and I continue to enjoy every one of their developments. In addition to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Natalie and I am currently a junior at Rutgers University studying speech and hearing science. I've been working with children since I was 15 as a lifeguard and swim instructor at my local community pool. Since then, I have also spent time babysitting and shadowing a speech language pathologist at an elementary school....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I am a currently a high school English teacher for 9th grade and 12th grade at one of the best schools in New Jersey. I have a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where I majored in English Education. I have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter and tutor. I have worked...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Chloe S.
Cedar Grove, NJ
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in the clinical portion of my Master of Occupational Therapy program. I am in full time clinical during the day so am seeking babysitting opportunities for weeknights and weekends. I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Warren N.
East Orange, NJ
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."
James T.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area.
I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing.
(I have also worked with twins so I can multitask
I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."
Gabrielle S.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna took care of my daughter on regularly scheduled days while my husband was sick & dying. She cared for my daughter regularly for over 1 year. Joanna dealt with my daughter's ADHD, constant need for redirection, her tween attitude, as well as the emotional...
Alexs G.
Lyn C.
Belleville, NJ
$20-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
Maria T.
Caldwell, NJ
$10-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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:...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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 and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...
Charlotte C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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.
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, visiting physician, personal care & more
5.0
"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 professional, warm, and friendly but most of all, she...
Giselle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice.
I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...
Sarah K.
5.0
(1)
Hey guys,
my name is meriah.
I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person.
I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure.
Experience with light house cleaning,
Clean driving Record,
Available for background check,
I am a Volunteer firefighter
I am CPR and first aid certified,
Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"
Conny H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025
5 years of experience in long term
Looking for private duty home care.
Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management,
Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...
Joanne I.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariel was amazing. She started the week my father died and it life was in chaos. She Helped take care of my daughter and 2 dogs. She jumped right in and was able to handle my daughters busy activity schedule. She did errand and little things around the...
Rebecca N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."
Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
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! :)
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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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