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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with...

Reviewed by Richard F.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

5.0

(3)

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Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Reviewed by Yaping W.

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Mikela A.


West Orange, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter For Kids

3.0

(2)

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I have 15 to 20 year Experience taking care of kids I very trustworthy I would be very Delightful to take care of your kids on the weekend I can do over night. and I can do cleaning too. Thank you. I have experience in special need children. who take time to talk. I am very patience. whit kids who take time to learn. I play whit...
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Melissa B.


Warren, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hey, I would love to help you with this job. I will send a little bit about myself and I hope talk with you soon I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special...
5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7...

Reviewed by Paula P.

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Leah W.


Plainfield, NJ

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have over 15 years of experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities. I also have over 6 years experience of ABA positive behavior Support. I also have experience working as an aide/care giver for seniors and children. I trainings and a background in Education which also helps me to know and understand the...
5.0
"Leah is a very experienced care giver and she brought to us a very good background that is helping her to perform very well."

Reviewed by Marcos S.

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Tatyana L.


Summit, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Atmosphere

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 23 years old. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
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Charmain G.


Newark, NJ

$19-24/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi I am very experience and hardworking professional. I am trained working with children and adults for over 4 years.
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Michelle H.


Morristown, NJ

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

(4)

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I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children. I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful . I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies....

Reviewed by Amy A.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Natalia L.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Job

5.0

(17)

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Hi my name is Natalia, 26. 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 2 kids ( 6 months, 3 y. o) Kumon Auxiliar Taught...
5.0
"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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have...

Reviewed by Care member

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Janelle G.


West Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello, my name is Janelle! I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny, babysitter and tutor. Whether it be a single child or multiple, I love to work with children of all ages! I also have experience caring for children with physical disabilities and special needs. In the past I have supervised church daycare, and while...
5.0
"Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily...

Reviewed by Aaliyah H.

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Cierrah W.


Dunellen, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver Who Love Kids

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Cierrah. I have thorough experience in childcare from newborn to 14 years old. I genuinely enjoy interacting with children via various outdoor activities/arts & crafts/games & teaching. I am one of five kids in my family. I am responsible, patient. I have a flexible schedule and open availability. I absolutely...
5.0
"Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as...

Reviewed by Dip R.

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Jennifer C.


South Orange, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Life Style Consultant

5.0

(1)

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Over 30 years of experience Babysitting, Coaching, Caregiving, and Supervising and teaching children and individuals with special needs.). I have an educational background jn Psychology and Counseling and my services consist of caregiving, light house, meal preparations and tutoring. I am a strong proponent of academic and play...
5.0
"I highly recommend Jennifer. She did an excellent job taking care of my kids and even helped out with chores around the house. They were happy and well looked after during her time with them. I've never felt...

Reviewed by Dionea L.

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

5.0

(2)

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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of...

Reviewed by Brigid F.

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Kelly H.


Summit, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

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I have 8 years of experience caring for children newborn to 13 years old. I am an occupational therapist working within the school system to ensure children with special needs gain independence to participate in their educational program. I am available after school hours for the months of June and July. I have more availability...
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Kayla K.


Clark, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Kayla. I'm an energetic, creative, reliable, honest, team player and positive college student holding my Associates in Science who loves working with kids and strives to some day in the future be a public school teacher. I'm also flexible with my hours and am CPR as well as First Aid certified. I am currently...
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Samantha T.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

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Hi! My name is Samantha, I am 24 years old and will be a graduate student obtaining my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy starting summer 2024. For the past year, I have been working full time at an outpatient pediatric facility. I have experience with special needs children, as well as caring for children of all age groups. I...

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My name Mikela. for special need kids you have to be patient with child special. you have speak slow and clear. do not do not yell at them. that is not good. I will very much love to do this I love kids. Thank you MA
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Theresa I.


South Orange, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

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I am a Certified Home Health Aide. With experience for up to a year. mostly worked with the older population. But privately took care of children for close family members. Have a life long experience with special need kids as well

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chatham, NJ

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Tais A.

5.0

Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.

- Yaping W.

Gabriela D.

5.0

I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate her work.

- Paula P.

Leah W.

5.0

Leah is a very experienced care giver and she brought to us a very good background that is helping her to perform very well.

- Marcos S.

Michelle H.

5.0

She is a warm loving young lady . I would've been lost without her. she always help my son with his homework read a bedtime story made sure that he was always clean. I never had to worry because she took great care of my children as if they were her own. she still babysits for me whenever I...

- Vanessa V.

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