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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

Swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

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

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

meal prep

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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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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Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

Swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

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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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

2 years experience

Light cleaning

craft assistance

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

Home modification

respite care

personal care

dementia

visiting physician

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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

Grocery shopping

swimming supervision

meal prep

carpooling

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

Travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

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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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Meal prep

grocery shopping

swimming supervision

light cleaning

Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training milestones, Montessori, and baby...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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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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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

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

carpooling

travel

+ 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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Lucas M.

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Travel

carpooling

craft assistance

I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

Hello! My name is Rosalyn, and I am a certified teacher with a P-3 license and a specialization in special education. I currently teach in a self-contained SLD classroom and am seeking an after-school and/or Saturday position. I provide academic support in areas where children may be struggling, and I am experienced in working...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Sophia A.

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $16/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Hi! Im Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for individuals with special needs or for neurotypical individuals. 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 am interested in working with people of...

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Jennifer H.

Jennifer was a really excellent candidate. In the interview process, she was quick to respond and was completely professional. We were...

- Barbara F.

Jacqueline P.

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...

- Gregg B.

Shea S.

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...

- Elysia B.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Harrison, NJ

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Available Now in Harrison!

Josefina A.

Special Needs

Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Shea S.

Myriam M.

French Nanny

Madeline C.

Patience - Adaptable - Creative - Empathetic

Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Maria P.

Jessica B.

Delaney B.

Part Time Caregiver

Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Nita S.

Sophia A.

Caregiver

Midori K.

Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

Lucas M.

Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Sophia A.

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

Jennifer H.

Jacqueline P.

Shea S.

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