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Anderson L.

Mental Health Care/ Direct Support Professional

Dover, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Experienced in mental health care, 4 years of group home care. Experienced in aggression, restraining. 4 years of helping care for individuals with mental health disorders. 4 years of medication administration. Additional can cook and clean and help with other household needs. If you have any questions or want to know more about...
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Anderson L.

I'm A Helping Hand Whatever You Need Help With I'm Your Person.

Dover, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I can pick up drop off, I have experience with special need I also currently work at a group home for clients with mental illnesses. I'm great with kids and pets. B. A. Psychology currently working towards Masters in clinical mental health counseling.
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Mackenzie M.

Babysitter

Boonton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 14 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.

Sandra C. says "I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of...

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Melissa T.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...

Johanna F. says "Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a...

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Rachel J.

Stanhope, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Rachel Fike, a dedicated educator and mom with over 14 years of babysitting experience, including care for newborns, multiples, and children with special needs. I'm in my fifth year of teaching students from preschool through third grade, with a background in both general and special education. I have a bachelors degree...

Carly K. says "I hired Rachel to babysit my 3 year old daughter. She is highly qualified, very patient and sweet. My daughter adores her. Upon arriving home, she had my...

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Melody M.

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Bonnie R.

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...

Hayley M. says "Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids....

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Abigail D.

Stanhope, NJ

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...

Marissa A. says "Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go...

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Melody M.

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

Oak Ridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
personal care
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.

Care Member says "Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom. "

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Genevieve P.

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Rachel D.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born. I have a lot of...

Richard K. says "Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him....

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Nashaly M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...

Hitesh M. says "Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."

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Maya D.

Highly Experienced Care Giver

Landing, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...

Mia D. says "Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love...

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Christina S.

Creative And Energetic Sitter

Denville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...

Christina G. says "Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent...

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Briana C.

Long-term Nanny

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...

Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...

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Colleen F.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....

Care Member says "We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is...

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Lisa E.

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

Sparta, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...

Brian F. says "Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day....

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Brianna T.

Fun, Professional, Creative Childcare Provider

Randolph, NJ

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am a kind, patient, and imaginative person who has approximately 5 years of experience working with children from ages 18 months to 17 years old. I also have over 10 years working with children on the spectrum and with other special needs. My approach to childcare prioritizes safety, fun, and opportunities to learn and...
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Adepeju O.

Because I Have Kids

Randolph, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Certified Home Health Aide can work with elderly people and give all dialy living assistance and special needs kids
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Angela M.

Babysitter

Wharton, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello there! I'm 29 years old I was born and raised in Colombia in a large and beautiful family, I am the older sister of 7 siblings, I have more than 10 years of experience with children from 3 months to more than 10 years. I came to the USA as a live in nanny in 2020, 8 months with girls ages 7, 4 and 2, in October of the same...
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  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Dover, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Dover, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mackenzie M.

I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly....

- Sandra C.

Melissa T.

Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone...

- Johanna F.

Rachel J.

I hired Rachel to babysit my 3 year old daughter. She is highly qualified, very patient and sweet. My daughter adores her. Upon arriving...

- Carly K.

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