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Stephanie L.

Behavior Technician

Cliffside Park, NJ

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Compassionate and dedicated Behavior Technician with a passion for helping individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
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Brianna S.

Babysitter

Cliffside Park, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Brianna, and I'm a 27-year-old currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Communications through asynchronous online classes. I previously worked as an event coordinator at NYU, but my true passion has always been working with children. I have 8 years of experience in childcare, including roles in daycares, summer...
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Zhanna B.

Reliable Nanny

Cliffside Park, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Responsible, organized and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. Completed the following trainings: AMAP; First Aid; CPR and AED for Adult/Child; Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviors. Always loving, warm and kind to children. Non-smoker and animal lover.
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Shea S.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...

Elysia B. says "You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking...

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Jillian G.

Fun Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...

Katerina S. says "Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Sandra B.

Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...

Care Member says "It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can...

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Bellie T.

Senior Career

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
home modification
dementia
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...

Jane B. says "The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in...

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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Cheryl W.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...

Richi G. says "Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues...

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Kayme M.

Nanny To The Rescue!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...

Ashley M. says "Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming...

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Melissa M.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...

Adam B. says "Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable."

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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

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Anita D.

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...

Dana L. says "Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call,...

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Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.

Care Member says "Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the...

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Rebecca H.

Drama Teacher Seeking Afternoon Care/Tutoring Work

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...

Care Member says "Rebecca was a wonderful caretaker for our three kids (3, 5, and 7). School pickup, after school activities, homework help, play dates and everything in...

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Jennifer P.

Expert Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am a dedicated and compassionate child care provider with over 20yrs of experience working with children of various ages. I have a genuine passion for nurturing and supporting children in their growth and development. I'm also a Broadway actress. - Child Care Provider: I have worked with...

Natalie I. says "Jennifer is great. She helped take care of me and my place after I had surgery on my ankle and was on crutches for a few months. She's hard worker, a...

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Rubi R.

Rubi R. From Bronx, NY

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....

Christopher D. says "Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration...

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Shea S.

You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild...

- Elysia B.

Jillian G.

Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian...

- Katerina S.

Nicole T.

She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional,...

- Marwan H.

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