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Dashana C.

Full-time Care Giver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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...

Sara K. says "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...

Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

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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Rachael D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 25 families in your area

Travel

Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am a resident doctor, and I am looking for evening babysitting, as...

Christina K. says "Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible. "

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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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Brittany H.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. For the past 21 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children. I have experience with special needs children, a Child Development Associate (CDA), and Early Child Development...

Maria G. says "Dependable and kind. Someone my daughter truly looks forward to seeing everyday. "

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Vanessa A.

Babysitter/Nanny .

Newark, NJ

4.7(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

Nurturing children and supporting families has been my professional focus for over a decade. My journey into childcare began with rewarding babysitting experiences that highlighted my desire to make a lasting, positive impact on young lives. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who is comfortable looking after...

Ladessa R. says "Hi I'm Maritza S. I have known Vanessa for many years. She help me out went I was in need with my family. She a great person and good friend. She awesome...

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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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Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Jennifer I'm an experienced nanny/ caregiver , with over 10 years of experience. I'm a fun loving person who pride myself on providing a safe, healthy, fun loving environment where everyday is a learning adventure. My previous extensive experience came from working with families that have kids that are on the...

Barbara F. says "Jennifer was a really excellent candidate. In the interview process, she was quick to respond and was completely professional. We were very impressed...

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Shea S.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

8 years experience

Respite care

My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...

Elysia B. says "You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking...

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Myriam M.

French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)

from: $50/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

travel

swimming supervision

Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10+ years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...

Sarah S. says "Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over...

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Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

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Madeline C.

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

4 years experience

I am an experienced caregiver with over four years of dedicated service, specializing in assisting individuals with disabilities. With two and a half years of hands-on experience working with clients who use wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and communication devices, I am well-versed in providing compassionate and effective support....

Susan K. says "Madeline is a very reliable, trustworthy person. She got along with all of the students I assigned her to work with. She performed all of the tasks of the...

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

2 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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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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Delaney B.

Part Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

9 years experience

I have worked with individuals with special needs for about 7 years. While in high school, I was the babysitter and tutor of a child with autism. I worked with him every day after school. I drove him to appointments and programs. I worked with him on academic and social skills. Later, I worked as a camp counselor, activity...

Ellen J. says "Delaney is energetic and enthusiastic. She relates to pre-teens and teens. Delaney tutored my son for a Summer and school year in math and social...

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Dementia

respite care

home modification

personal care

visiting physician

+ 1 more

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Nita S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

15 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

travel

+ 1 more

Hi! Im an experienced and dedicated childcare professional with a background in Early Childhood pedagogy and over 10 years of hands on experience as both a nanny and a teacher. Im fully qualified to work with infants and have cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I worked in a school in Germany...

Care Member says "We have been so lucky to have Nita as part of our family over the past year. She is very friendly, organized, thoughtful and has been amazing to our 2...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $16/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of August 2026

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Dashana C.

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...

- Sara K.

Kim G.

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family...

- Nicole M.

Maria M.

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

- Care member

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