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Roberta S.

Full Time Care Provider Available

Edgewater, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
As a certified HHA and PCA, I have the privilege to work with people of different ethnicity's and backgrounds. My passion about caring for someone with special needs is to help them gain a sense of independence and to make them feel welcomed and accepted. Although patients may have a physical or mental disability, they are still...
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Julia G.

Autism/ADHD Specialist

Edgewater, NJ

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$29/hr
5 years experience
With a strong background in behavioral therapy, tutoring, nannying, and teaching, I offer a unique combination of skills in supporting children's growth and development. My educational background, training, and hands-on experience working with children of diverse ages and support needs allows me to create a nurturing and...
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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Melis W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Nicole C.

Educated Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...

Care Member says "We hired Nicole as an after school nanny for 2 years when my son was 2-4yo. She is very reliable, professional and patient with my son. She is also very...

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Tatyana B.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Adriana M.

Part Time

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Adriana. I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience supporting elderly individuals. I am certified as a Homemaker and CNA, and I am CPR trained. I have experience caring for seniors with special needs, assisting with daily activities, medication reminders, mobility, and...

Nancy B. says "Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to...

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Andre T.

Astoria, NY

5.0(0)
from
$24/hr
My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
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Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
For two decades, I've dedicated myself to nurturing and caring for children. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families by offering dependable care. I hold a college degree and bring extensive training, including First Aid Training, CPR Training, experience...

Care Member says "As first-time parents, we were adjusting as a family, and also individually. Maria's experience, intuition, and warm demeanor have helped us...

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Enock R.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York, NY

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Fully experienced in accomplishing home health aid duties in a timely manner. Certified in Boston as a Home Health Aide through the Boston Visiting Nurses Association in 1994. As a Home Health Aide special emphasis' is placed on cleanliness and sanitizing patient living room including laundry, dishwashing as well as dusting ,...
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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Sukanya P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and am also a mom to a 4-year-old. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I truly enjoy supporting families with dependable, loving care. I value open communication and love keeping kids engaged through outdoor play, puzzles, and fun learning activities. I'm...

Care Member says "Suki was with us for nearly 10 months, since my son was 4 months old, she has been an absolute treasure for our son. No matter what time of day it is,...

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  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of September 2026

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Ashley R.

Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker ,...

- Paul B.

Sarah W.

Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We...

- Catherine B.

Liza M.

We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of...

- Loren W.

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