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I am a dedicated, compassionate, and responsible Home Health Aide (HHA) with experience providing personalized care to older adults and people with special needs. I stand out for my empathy, patience, and ability to create a safe and comfortable environment for my patients. I have proven skills in assistance with daily...
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- $20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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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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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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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Hi families! My name is Maya, and I'm an experienced, reliable nanny with 13 years of professional childcare experience and 6 years as a special education teacher specializing in behavior analysis. I've worked with children from newborns through school-age, including extensive experience with special needs and developmental...
Care Member says "Unlimited stars. The absolute best. I trust her with my son’s life seriously. She’s had him the whole weekend no issues. Gets him to sleep without...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 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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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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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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2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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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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....
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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9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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Hello, my name is Briana and I am 26 y/o. I formerly was a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I also nannied previously for families with varies age groups of children and I'm available to provide great references. I have 8+ years of experience with children in ages ranging from infant to pre teens...
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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5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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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10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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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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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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Hi- My name is Anji and I am offering child care. I am a social worker and also a native Spanish speaker so I will be happy to teach your children my language. I love being a babysitter/nanny and haven watching/taking care of infants, toddlers and kids (including twins and kids with special needs). Since I was a teenager. My...
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Certified Home Health Aide can work with elderly people and give all dialy living assistance and special needs kids
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Hello, my name is Andrea . I have many years of experience caring for children and families, starting at a young age helping with my younger siblings. Professionally, I have worked in childcare settings and have nearly 9 years of experience supporting children with special needs, both through companies and independently.
I have...
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I bring 10+ yrs. of experience in companion care. CPR and First Aid Certified. Accomplished skills: Senior Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special Needs, Cognitive Issues, Socialization Needs. Sincerity, Reliability, Loving Care, Consideration, Respect, Understanding and Compassion with all clients. Open communication with family to...
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My child care journey began 20 years ago caring for a premature newborn and their 5yo sibling, teaching me the vital importance of dependable, attentive care. Since then, I have supported children of all ages, including those with special needs.
As a parent of two, I bring a deep understanding of routines and the need for a...
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dementia
I am finishing up my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in Disability Studies. I am due to graduate in December of this year but if this pandemic continues I will be able to student teach from home and continue being a care giver. I have experience caring for seniors up to age 85. I cared for my...
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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.
Maya D.
Unlimited stars. The absolute best. I trust her with my son’s life seriously. She’s had him the whole weekend no issues. Gets him to sleep...
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