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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.
Aileen L.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 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.
Shiyan W.
Highland Park, NJ
$31-40/hr
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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, babysitting kids of all ages including kids with ADHD, bipolar disorder, Down syndrome, Autism, borderline...
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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...
Emilie V.
Highland Park, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 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.
Caroline C.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-30/hr • 7 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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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...
Florence L.
Somerset, NJ
$49/hr • 10 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...
5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very...
Reviewed by Care member
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
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Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second...
Reviewed by Holly P.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"Marzeter was great with my sons, who are 21 and 18, while my wife and I were away on a cruise. She was especially helpful with my special needs older son, who is on the autistic spectrum. She was sympathetic...
Reviewed by Paul R.
Tim K.
Bound Brook, NJ
$40-53/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Giver Available, Good With All Kinds Of Individuals
5.0
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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.
5.0
"Tim has extensive knowledge and experience with autism children and adults due to his various positions. My son is almost 20 years old and low functioning. Tim is seeing his potential and helping him reach...
Reviewed by Marcia M.
Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
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I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"She is very patient and understands the population."
Reviewed by Robin J.
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
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I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
5.0
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I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend...
Reviewed by Sarah W.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and...
Reviewed by Michelle M.
Alyssa M.
Somerset, NJ
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires...
Reviewed by Jennifer Z.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her...
Reviewed by Heidi C.
5.0
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Kathleen here!
I am here to spread the word. These words are: There are still good people. The world in which we live can be incredibly unpredictable. So instead, lets focus on certainty. You are here looking for a compassionate, faithful and dedicated person to be present with a loved one. To speak up for your loved one. To...
5.0
"Kathleen did an amazing job in helping me. She was punctual, effective with all communications, and can be trusted with the highest levels of confidence to care for anyone's needs. I highly recommend Kathleen...
Reviewed by Andrew S.
Donyel H.
North Brunswick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver And Consultant With Over 20 Years Of Experience
4.5
(2)
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I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience with Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, Home healthcare and Family support. My superpower is the ability to uplift and support people to have their best quality of life especially when it becomes even more complicated. I understand...
5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."
Reviewed by Care member
Leah W.
Plainfield, NJ
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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...
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highland Park, NJ
Florence L.
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.
- Lauren M.
Amanda R.
5.0
Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!
- Care member
Marzeter M.
5.0
Very responsive and professional!
- Terry W.
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
Katie B.
5.0
She is very patient and understands the population.
- Robin J.
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