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Anny G.
Bayonne, NJ
$35-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"Child Care regulations and child safety standards fall short in comparison to Anny's care and professionalism. "
Reviewed by Ray G.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Currently available to work up to 40 hrs per week.
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...
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...
Reviewed by Alexs G.
Sara N.
Jersey City, NJ
$38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I am currently working as an ELA Special Education Teacher for the Board of Education, for K-12. I assist children with emotional, cognitive, physical handicap, autism and other special needs.
Other than teaching, I have also been babysitting for 6 years. I started off babysitting a new born baby and was with him till he was 2...
5.0
"Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them...
Reviewed by Marissa S.
5.0
(1)
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I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
Ashley G.
North Bergen, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds
5.0
(3)
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With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
5.0
"Ashley has a magical touch ✨ My daughter adores her! The engaging activities and frequent outings have made their time together truly special. Grateful to have met such an amazing caregiver!"
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(7)
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Hi, my name is Victoria, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting for the past 13 years, I started as a mother's helper when I was 12. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 2 months, multiple kids, and special needs children. I help out the families I babysit for by running errands. I do have a car and a valid...
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog...
Reviewed by Kate D.
5.0
(1)
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Hello ,
My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
5.0
"Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Jeannie N.
3.0
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I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "
Reviewed by Rebeca C.
5.0
(1)
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I'm Jessica!
I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care with kids with special needs and with ADHD. I have...
5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."
Reviewed by Diana E.
5.0
(1)
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My name is Samantha and I am 27 years old. I am a full-time Kindergarten teacher and am looking for a Summer job. I graduated from Rowan University as an elementary education major and am currently working towards my Masters's in Educaiton. I have been caring for children for around 12 years and working with kids is something...
5.0
"Samantha has been working for us on and off for the past 5 years, since my daughter was born. She is always on time and now cares for my daughter along with my son who has autism. Whenever we are in town we...
Reviewed by Kelly C.
5.0
(1)
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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...
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."
Reviewed by Michelle L.
5.0
(1)
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I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
5.0
"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids...
Reviewed by Natalie P.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$28-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens
5.0
(2)
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Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
5.0
(1)
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Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and...
Reviewed by Sara K.
Theo T.
Cranford, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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EXPERIENCED Nanny available for full time! Nanny share (for full time) welcomed.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own (her dad/my husband passed away in 2008). She is 24 now....
5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Tara M.
5.0
(1)
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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! :)
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!"
Reviewed by Care member
4.6
(8)
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I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
4.0
"Deborah has interviewed with us and worked for us several times. Very professional care take that helped us out on several occasions."
Reviewed by Maurice H.
5.0
(1)
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As an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist I work with children who may be typically or atypically developing. Currently taking ABA certification classes I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with ASD, have difficulty with feeding and swallowing, mobility challenges, and struggle with verbal communication. I...
5.0
(1)
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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"
Reviewed by Conny H.
5.0
(1)
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Hi I am a very reliable, energetic, caring and patience Person who loves to take care of children, I have experience with infants, toddlers, special needs, I also worked as a nurse in my country at the pediatric area, I love sports, music, I swim, sing and dance so I know how to keep kids busy and my first language is Spanish,...
5.0
"Diana was part of our family for 1.5 years and was responsible for caring for my 3 and 1 year old. Diana is great, patient, kind, sweet and trustworthy.
Both my kids love her and I felt very comfortable as...
Reviewed by Yosil M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Orange, NJ
Anny G.
5.0
Child Care regulations and child safety standards fall short in comparison to Anny's care and professionalism.
- Ray G.
Joanna F.
5.0
Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna.
- Diane M.
Sara N.
5.0
Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them to bed. The kids love when she comes over which makes it easy on us to leave.
- Marissa S.
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley has created a special bond with my daughter throughout the years, she’s always so excited when she comes by! It’s evident that her genuine care and efforts make a positive and joyful environment for my daughter.
- Care member
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
- Care member
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