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Lori S.


Highland Park, NJ

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available For Tutoring

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As a mother and a Special Education teacher for over 15 years I have extensive experience working with children and students with disabilities. I am available for tutoring one or two afternoons per week.
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Aileen L.


Highland Park, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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As an MSW student and a sibling of someone on the autism spectrum, I am empathetic and have a passion for serving others.
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Valeria M.


Highland Park, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Distance Learning Coach/ Behavior Intervention Specialist

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Hello, my name is Valeria. I have a passion for teaching! I am a behavior intervention specialist at a local school grades 6-12. I have been a mentor, a tutor, a volunteer caregiver at various daycare centers, a babysitter, and a counselor for children of various ages. I have been working with children for the last 10...

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Hi! I'm here to help! Here is a little bit about myself. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked as a nanny, raising my younger brother and looking after newborns. I will ensure that your children are in safe hands,...
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Iris M.


Highland Park, NJ

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

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my responsibility as a caregiver was is to provide assistance with medical, personal, and emotional needs. I would transfer from bed to wheelchair and other types of transfers. I would help with the bathing, meals preparation dressing, mobility, companionship and mental exercises and games I also ran errands, complete...
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Ashley R.


Highland Park, NJ

$15-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Ashley And I'd Love To Help You With Your Childcare Needs

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I like working with kids because I like watching them grow and change and learn and being part of that development plus I learn a lot from them and at least for me I find it impossible to be anything but happy around children One thing you should know about me is I have volunteered with special needs children been a nanny and...
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Abigail H.


Highland Park, NJ

$13-21/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi I'm Abby, I'm a current PhD student at Rutgers. I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years, and have been babysitting since I was 16. I love kids of all ages! I can help with light housekeeping, homework/ tutoring, and crafts/other fun activities. My PhD is in autism research and I'm very passionate about serving the special...
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Emilie V.


Highland Park, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have worked with preschool aged children with special needs and am CPR certified. I have also received both of my covid-19 vaccines.
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Caroline C.


Highland Park, NJ

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

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I have worked for many years as a babysitter for children as young as 6 months to 12 years old. I have some experience with children with special needs ranging from autism to developmental delays. I have also worked for 5 years as a camp counselor with children from 5 years old to 14 years old. Additionally, I was an assistant...
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Ilana C.


Highland Park, NJ

$19/hr5 yrs exp

NREMT Certified Babysitter With Years Of Experience.

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I am a patient, responsible, 22-year-old with childcare and eldercare experience. I am a Nationally Certified EMT, I can cook meals, and I keep Kosher and Shabbat. I am great at finding creative ways to keep kids engaged, happy and safe. I have experience caring for high functioning special needs children, and children and...
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Tim K.


Bound Brook, NJ

$40-53/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available, Good With All Kinds Of Individuals

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I drive and can transport. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in agencies in NY, Pa, Va and NJ. I am patient, respectful, and a good communicator. I have a lifetime of experiences helping others find health and happiness in their lives.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tim is very kind and patient. He is able to effectively manage my very difficult nonverbal autistic sons with compassion, understanding, and kindness

Reviewed by Care member

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Sarah H.


East Brunswick, NJ

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver/Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 24 years of age & I live in East Brunswick. I have 7 years of experience watching children with special needs. I have lots of compassion & patience. I have worked with children ages 4-9 with Autism (Verbal and Non-Verbal). It takes a lot of courage to have a warm heart for children who have serious...
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Marzeter M.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

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I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Very responsive and professional!

Reviewed by Terry W.

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Natalia L.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Job

5.0

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Hi my name is Natalia, 26. 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 2 kids ( 6 months, 3 y. o) Kumon Auxiliar Taught...

Recent reviews:

5.0
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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have...

Reviewed by Care member

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Leah W.


Plainfield, NJ

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have over 15 years of experience caring for individuals with developmental disabilities. I also have over 6 years experience of ABA positive behavior Support. I also have experience working as an aide/care giver for seniors and children. I trainings and a background in Education which also helps me to know and understand the...

Recent review:

5.0
Leah is a very experienced care giver and she brought to us a very good background that is helping her to perform very well.

Reviewed by Marcos S.

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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

5.0

(3)

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CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.

Recent reviews:

5.0
My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would...

Reviewed by Lauren W.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider.

Reviewed by Lauren M.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Let's Learn And Play!

5.0

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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience...

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5.0
Donyel was a nanny to our daughter for almost a year, starting when she was 6 months old. She's by far the best care-taker we've ever had! She's responsible, reliable, loving, nurturing and taught our daughter...

Reviewed by Maria G.

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Aicha K.


Piscataway, NJ

$33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I can work with special need kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.

Recent review:

5.0
Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our...

Reviewed by Bisma M.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

5.0

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When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning...

Reviewed by Kate B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highland Park, NJ

Tim K.

5.0

Tim is very kind and patient. He is able to effectively manage my very difficult nonverbal autistic sons with compassion, understanding, and kindness

- Care member

Marzeter M.

5.0

Very responsive and professional!

- Terry W.

Natalia L.

5.0

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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her highly!

- Care member

Leah W.

5.0

Leah is a very experienced care giver and she brought to us a very good background that is helping her to perform very well.

- Marcos S.

Jacqueline L.

5.0

My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!

- Lauren W.

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