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Jillian G.'s Photo

Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been a special needs paraprofessional for 5 years now and I am looking to connect with families to help with their caregiving needs. I have experience with deaf needs as well and am knowledgeable in American Sign Language (not fluent). I am comfortable with pets and currently care for 2 silly cats. Let's chat! :)
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Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
With over 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...
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Clare R.'s Photo

Staten Island, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 8 years of experience. I am currently a teacher for a special needs preschool. I have been watching kids of all ages from the age 15.
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Cristina L.'s Photo

East Brunswick, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cristina and I have 5+ years of experience providing care, from infants to teenagers, and children with special needs. I am energetic, engaging and have a knack for connecting with children. I pride myself in my abilities to multitask, supervise with patience and create a safe and comfortable environment. I am...
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Rafaela R.'s Photo

Kenilworth, NJ

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Available full time! Looking for a new family *Experience with a 8 months baby (currently 18 months). I took care of young kids (3yo, 4yo, 7yo and 9y, 14y) *special need (autism) experience Responsible, loving, and patient nanny with over 3 years of experience caring for kids from infancy to school age, teenagers and special...
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Andzelika D.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
Hi my name is Andzelika I been taking care of Elderly and People with special needs for over 15 years I have taken care of patients with dementia, patients with Alzheimer's, patients with MS and other. I chose this career because I love helping people in need and it makes me very happy to make difference in there life by...
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Ashley S.'s Photo

Staten Island, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Ashley, I am 26 years old from Staten Island. I have over 10 years of experience. I have babysat for many families, some of which I still keep in contact with today. Aside from babysitting, I also have completed 4 years of college. I am a certified paraprofessional and I've worked 1:1 with students in a school...
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Nanny And Caregiver For Children!

Cranford, NJ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm 19, I have three years of childcare experience, I take my jobs very seriously to make sure both the families and children are comfortable and accommodated to. Love to have fun and help children with skills they might need! I work with: -Nuerotypical children -Special needs children -Toddlers -Dogs, Cats, Birds, Reptiles.
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Annette M.'s Photo

New Brunswick, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I started babysitting when I was a teenager for the families in the neighborhood.. Since then, working with children had become a passion of mine. In 1998, I started working at a special needs school. I currently am a special ed paraprofessional at a middle school. I am also comfortable with pets, having three dogs of my own.
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Daniela S.'s Photo

Reliable & Caring Babysitter | Experienced With All Ages

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm a responsible and caring babysitter with experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and children with special needs. I'm patient, attentive, and genuinely enjoy creating a safe, positive environment where kids feel comfortable and supported. I have experience with daily routines such as meals,...
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Gianna V.'s Photo

Fun Sitter Who Is A Child At Heart!

Matawan, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have 5+ years of experience working with kids. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as well if needed. I am a dancer who is a dance teacher for kids from preschool all the way up to 12 years old. I love working with kids and also have experience working with children with special needs! I am 22 years old and just...
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Patient Caregiver For Children Of All Abilities

Sayreville, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Larissa, a compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 12 years of experience caring for children and individuals with developmental disabilities. I also have several years of experience providing childcare for children of all ages, both with and without special needs. I provide quality childcare and respite care,...
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Matthew B.'s Photo

Milltown, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 15 years of experience working with children. Between being a camp counselor during the summer to being an instructional aide at an elementary school, taking care and working with children has become a passion. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I love working with children with disabilities and special needs,...
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Asia T.'s Photo

Highland Park, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I currently have a job Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. with occasional late nights or early days, and sometimes I would get off much earlier than 6 p.m. but my schedule would vary week to week, but I would know in advance. I'm a full-time student and plan to transfer next semester! I'm going to school to be a veterinarian so pets will...
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Andzelika D.'s Photo

Caregiver

Linden, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
Hi My name is Andzelika I been taking care of Elderly and patients with special needs for over 10 years. I have experience with patients with slow development disabilities, patients with wheelchairs, patients with walkers and canes, patients with MS (Multiple sclerosis) patients with dementia, patients with Alzheimer's. I chose...
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Julie L.'s Photo

Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, My name is Julie! I'm an energetic, experienced caregiver. I have just shy of 13 years paid experience and have been babysitting children for most of my life. I have experience with ages three months to 10 years old and with special needs. I know that I'll be able to provide a fun-loving and positive environment for...
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Devoted Caretaker

Staten Island, NY

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Being the oldest of 4, I have a lifetime of experience caring for my younger sibling and cousins as they grew up. This developed my understanding of how attentive and empathetic one needs to be when caring for children- and how close an eye you need to keep on them! I used these skills to support myself by working as a tutor and...
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Danielle S.'s Photo

Garwood, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Danielle and I am a pediatric ICU nurse whose availability varies week by week. I am looking for one-time or occasional babysitting or tutoring opportunities that work with my schedule on my off days. Previously, I worked as a Patient Care Technician in Mother-Baby and pediatrics. I have interned with a...
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Experienced Paraprofessional, Patient & Reliable Child & Youth Care Provider

Staten Island, NY

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$27/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Josiah, and I'm a dedicated paraprofessional with experience providing one on one support to children, teens, and young adults with developmental, behavioral, learning, and daily living needs. I focus on creating a safe, patient, and encouraging environment tailored to each individual. I also have experience...
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Nancy M.'s Photo

Westfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment. Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible. I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework, arts and crafts, and...
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