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Toniann P.
Old Bridge, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I'm a 20-year-old Health Science student at Brookdale Community College. I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family...
5.0
"Toniann is a very attentive baby sitter for my 11 month old son Bradley! She listens to instructions and handles all of the babies needs with ease! Love to have her over to baby sit more!"
Reviewed by CJ P.
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...
5.0
"Nat was great with our 2 year old son! We needed someone with a lot of toddler experience to put our son to bed and Nat was awesome. She made him feel comfortable and was not deterred in anyway by his...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hello! My name is Cierrah. I have thorough experience in childcare from newborn to 14 years old. I genuinely enjoy interacting with children via various outdoor activities/arts & crafts/games & teaching. I am one of five kids in my family. I am responsible, patient. I have a flexible schedule and open availability. I absolutely...
5.0
"Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as...
Reviewed by Dip R.
Katherine B.
South Bound Brook, NJ
$21-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
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Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 25+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy...
Reviewed by Kat D.
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...
5.0
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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.
5.0
"Jackie is heaven sent! Not only did she become family after caring for my grandfather for 6+ years with Alzheimer's and dementia. But she was the reason he was able to leave this lifetime with dignity. The most...
Reviewed by Andrea G.
5.0
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Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
5.0
"She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"
Reviewed by Daljit S.
Tiffany R.
Piscataway, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Special needs care is my passion, I genuinely love helping others. I am reliable, kind, and patient. I can easily adapt to others and their needs. I understand how stressful it is finding someone to care for a loved one, but I promise to treat my client with the utmost respect, like family, and give my love. I worked with a...
5.0
"Tiffany is a wonderful worker. Always, on time and as helpful as can be. I highly recommend her for hire."
Reviewed by Paul G.
5.0
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Hello! I am a certified teacher and I currently work in a school district in NJ. I am a kindergarten and first grade special education teacher. I am available for tutoring and babysitting. I have my own transportation and I have extensive experience working with students with special needs! I have been babysitting for over 6...
5.0
"Allison impressed us very much! She showed up early and reviewed our newborn's care plan ahead of time. She was diligent and made sure to keep us updated. She put our minds at ease and we are so thankful for...
Reviewed by Gabriella U.
5.0
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Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
Aicha K.
Piscataway, NJ
$33/hr • 10 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.
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.
5.0
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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of...
Reviewed by Brigid F.
Alexandra P.
Bound Brook, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience With Seniors And People With Disabilities And Children.
5.0
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Hello everyone, I'm a very responsible, honest, respectful, and loving person who has experience working with seniors and people with disabilities as well as children. I worked with many Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia disease as well. I have a Humanitarian Award and have received many certificates and training. My...
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...
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.
5.0
(1)
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Hey, I would love to help you with this job. I will send a little bit about myself and I hope talk with you soon
I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls.
I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special...
5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature.
She took care of my 7...
Reviewed by Paula P.
Ayanna J.
North Brunswick, NJ
$34/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! I am an experienced and compassionate babysitter looking to provide exceptional care for your children. With a background in working with special needs kids, I am equipped with the skills and knowledge to create a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones.
As a caregiver, my top priority is the well-being and...
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I absolutely adore kids! I have coached cheer leading for three summers. I worked a center with children who suffer from Autism and other special needs. I currently work for The Elms Of Cranbury as an activities coordinator for geriatrics and love it!
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I have experience tutoring children. I recently have been working with 5-year-old twins and have great experience with children outside of school work as well. I have special training with individuals with special needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Dementia, Hearing and Vision Impaired. I currently spend my free time...
Aislinn B.
New Brunswick, NJ
$19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!
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Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current college student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I have...
5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a...
Reviewed by Natalie Y.
Rebecca H.
Woodbridge, NJ
$10-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Am A Well Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Doing What She Does
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Hey my name is Rebecca but most people call me Becky! I'm 20 years old and I love kids. A little bit about my self, I was a dedicated student athlete in high school. I have about 6 years of babysitting experience, volunteering at the special needs program gave me 5-6 years experience with kids with disabilities.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highland Park, NJ
Toniann P.
5.0
Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging and i highly recommend her for any...
- Julie E.
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!
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Cierrah W.
5.0
Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as a caring babysitter.
- Dip R.
Katherine B.
5.0
Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family.
- Care member
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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