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Danielle S.

Garwood, NJ

from: $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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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Dementia

personal care

I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Sopio D.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

meal prep

light cleaning

I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Angel R.

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Elizabethport, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Companionship

dementia

light cleaning

hospice services

live-in home care

+ 1 more

Hi there! I'm Angel, a reliable, nurturing, and dedicated professional nanny with a heart full of passion for child development and years of hands-on experience. Whether it's caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs, I bring patience, warmth, and structure into every child's day. I'm CPR/First Aid certified,...

Bhekinkosi B. says "She is very passionate, warm and very caring."

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Taryya E.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

Hi families, My name is Taryya and I am an experienced, reliable, and caring sitter. I have been a sitter for nine years now with experience with children from all ages and backgrounds, and children with special needs. I have worked as a behavior technician, as well as a teachers assistant in the past, I have amazing references,...

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)

from: $22/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

7 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Jessica B.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dedicated CNA & Home Health Aide with 5 Years of Professional Experience. reliable companion Aid that will always show up and get the job done

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.

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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...

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Dana R.

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Companionship

dementia

mobility assistance

meal prep

personal care

+ 1 more

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...

Karen M. says "Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is...

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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

With a decade of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your child. My passion lies in fostering growth and creating a positive impact, which is why I became a caregiver. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, as well as Early Child Development...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

light cleaning

Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Violeta P.

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties...

- Lisa Z.

Sopio D.

Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last...

- Care member

Eileen P.

Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra...

- Paul T.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Garwood, NJ

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Available Now in Garwood!

Danielle S.

Violeta P.

Sopio D.

Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Angel R.

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Taryya E.

Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Jessica B.

Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Josefina A.

Special Needs

Dana R.

Nicole S.

Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Cierrah W.

Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Theo T.

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

Violeta P.

Sopio D.

Eileen P.

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