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5.0

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I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Gabriela M.


New York, NY

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Gaby Currently I'm Working As A Para Professional And I Love Working With Kids!

5.0

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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, and kind hearted. I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around and as someone who wants a career in working with kids this helps improve my experience and helping others as well with child care. I'm looking for a job that helps with experiences. I started working...
5.0
"She’s the best babysitter ever I had her babysit my kids for years until I moved I would hire you again in a heart beat."

Reviewed by Emily N.

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Viana V.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Where I Began

5.0

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I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins. For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...
5.0
"Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day...

Reviewed by Roni M.

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Ana H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to...

Reviewed by Liza F.

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
5.0
"Eleanora has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."

Reviewed by Cate K.

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Iyanna B.


New York, NY

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Gentle , And Caring !

5.0

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I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
5.0
"Iyanna helped my family during an emergency. She provided care for my 35 year old brother while he recovered from brain surgery. We are so thankful for her help. She has experience caring for people at...

Reviewed by Liza B.

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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

4.5

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I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
5.0
"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise. Very thankful we have her."

Reviewed by Anne H.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

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I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Reviewed by Rebeca C.

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Leticia J.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

4.1

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I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age... Willing To Travel With The Family... Behavioral Management Training Sleep Training First Aid/CPR Certification Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment References Available COVID-19 Safety Practice Light...
5.0
"After working with her for 3 years, I would highly recommend Leticia. She is intelligent, considerate, gentle and a great care taker and baby nanny. She worked with us doing those important overnights with our...

Reviewed by Inshirah O.

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

Reviewed by Care member

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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

5.0

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Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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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Catherine I.


Yonkers, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care, Child Care

5.0

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**Certified Home Health Aide, Certified CPR, AED Experience 7/2012 - 4/2022 For the past 10 years I've had the "Honor, Privilege, and Joy to be the Caretaker of a sweet lady who sadly succumbed to Dimencia. Duties: Dr appts, meds, hygiene, dressing, cooking, cleaning, meal prep, companion, field trips & late nights when...
5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "

Reviewed by Mary A.

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Clarisa M.


Garfield, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Care, babysitter

5.0

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Hi! My name is Clarisa. I've been working with kids for over five years now (infant- 5y/o). I've worked for a couple districts as a teacher assistant in elementary schools and also worked with children with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated and CPR certified. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
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"Clarisa is a great and reliable babysitter! I have children, who are all between the ages of 5-10, and they loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after the kids and keeping them...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Services

5.0

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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home...

Reviewed by Charlotte C.

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Yanet B.


Clifton, NJ

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I have over a decade of experience working with children, beginning at a public library where I mentored and supervised kids of all ages. During that time, I organized various after-school programs, including crafting sessions and tutoring sessions. More recently, I've been serving as a para-professional at a special...
5.0
"Not knowing anything prior about this website, I found a wonderful soul that impressed my family. Yanet was everything and more , she took great care of my CJ. She was on top of everything and took so much...

Reviewed by Corey B.

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Arushi B.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter + Pet Lover!

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Hello! My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care. Child Care: I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
5.0
"I had an amazing experience hiring Arushi for my son and daughter. We also have a golden retriever and she was able to provide care for all of my babies! She was dependable, punctual, and very...

Reviewed by Joyce C.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

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*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Reviewed by Carla H.

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

5.0

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I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Haworth, NJ

Gabriela M.

5.0

Good babysitter! Kids were well fed and had a good time!

- Angel P.

Viana V.

5.0

Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows me to feel like I am still with...

- Roni M.

Ana H.

5.0

I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's appointments while I was away. My...

- Liza F.

Eleanora Z.

5.0

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...

- Judi H.

Iyanna B.

5.0

I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process with everything from cleaning, washing, cooking to escorting me to doctor's appointments....

- Tat B.

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