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Yussely F.

Leonardo, NJ

from: $15/hr

6 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

travel

I am a fun and very friendly loving person who enjoys the company of children. In my neighborhood there was always a lot of younger children who then I babysat. It taught me to be responsible and to have patience. Communication between the parents, myself, and the child/children is major key for everything to run smoothly....

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Ginamarie M.

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

I have a wide range of experience caregiving. I have cared for individuals from a few months of age to 21 in both clinical and nonclinical settings. At the age of 12 I began babysitting, and over time have worked as a clinical assistant at a neurobehavioral unit for children, as an aide in a classroom for those with special...

Lisha M. says "Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative....

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Lindsay W.

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

carpooling

15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.

Barbara W. says "Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed "

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Ayana C.

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Travel

grocery shopping

Hi families! My name is Mimi, and I'm a 23-year-old energetic, caring, and dependable nanny based in Eatontown, New Jersey. I was born and raised in New Jersey and currently work full-time as a Police Officer. Outside of my career, I love nannying because it allows me to support families while creating a safe, fun, and positive...

Mayah I. says "Ayana is so great with my 2 year old son! She is very attentive and energetic, I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help!"

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Rosemarie T.

Caregiver Of Many Hats

Keyport, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $50/hr

1 year experience

I'm a QMAP/ caregiver. Love animals. Will honestly probably try to be your best friend if you let me

Christina S. says "She is very reliable and will do a great job."

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Rebecca S.

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

4 years experience

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...

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Caroline S.

Long Branch, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading. I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.

Dorothy A. says "Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."

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Lindsey C.

Passionate And Reliable Recent College Graduate

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

6 years experience

Meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

My name is Lindsey, I'm a 24-year-old graduate student. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology and I'm currently in graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University for my M. A. and E. d. M. in School Psychology. I have 6 years of experience in childcare and 8 years of experience working with kids. I was a...

Craig D. says "Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and professional! She comes...

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Bette B.

Long Branch, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

1 year experience

I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....

Bari B. says "Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your...

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Nicole B.

Part Time Caregiver.

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Meal prep

travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

+ 1 more

I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....

Gabby G. says "Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new...

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Susan M.

Special Needs Experience

Keyport, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $10/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...

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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children

Arary And Lisa M. says "Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis....

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Jamie C.

Care-Giver

Middletown, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

I have three children. My stepdaughter is 28, my son is 17 and my daughter is 14. I am a young grandma :) to my grandson and granddaughter. I have nannied in the past and love working with children. I love playing, reading and singing with kids as well as taking them out to the park, library, beach etc. I also worked for...

Katie U. says "Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer...

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Ann H.

Certified Dementia/Alzheimer Specialist With HHA License.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

I am the director of a memory care/dementia/Alzheimer floor in an assisted living facility. I have worked with Parkinson patients, cancer patients and those with advanced dementia and Alzheimer. My focus is with the elder population as I have felt that they have often been overlooked and that they need intensive compassionate,...

Dr. C. says "Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because...

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Lauren K.

Matawan, NJ

from: $25/hr

15 years experience

Meal prep

Ensuring your children are safe, comfortable, and loved is my top priority. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from FDU and a teaching certification In Elementary Ed. k-6 through Rutgers. With 8 years working consistently as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and 10+ years in childcare for children of all ages. I can...

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Georgya S.

Long Branch, NJ

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Travel

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

My child care experience expands across all age groups, including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. im mother of 2 daughters their r in college now and mother of 4 dogs

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Carolyn B.

Long Branch, NJ

from: $17/hr

1 year experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

craft assistance

I have experience in classrooms with infants, toddlers, and special needs children! I have baby sat for about a year and have volunteered with special needs children

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Jenna C.

Recent Graduate Student Looking To Babysit Or Nanny Either Full Time Or Part Time

Long Branch, NJ

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hi! I'm Jenna- I am reliable caregiver with 10+ years of childcare experience. I graduated from Kean University with a B. S. in Business Administration. I grew up in a small beachside community and now live in Long Branch, where I plan to be long term. I've cared for children from infants to teens, including kids with special...

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Tara C.

Little Silver, NJ

from: $22/hr

10 years experience

Kind, gentle, compassionate and experienced caregiver ready to assist you and your loved one(s). My background as a caregiver is extensive. As an older sister in a family of eight, caring for young ones is something I grew up doing. As a young adult, I started working with children and adults with varied disabilities providing...

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Jennifer H.

LPN For Special Needs

Red Bank, NJ

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

LPN with experience caring for children through adulthood with special needs. CPR and BLS cert.

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Ginamarie M.

Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and...

- Lisha M.

Lindsay W.

Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives...

- Barbara W.

Ayana C.

Ayana is so great with my 2 year old son! She is very attentive and energetic, I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help!

- Mayah I.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Leonardo, NJ

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Available Now in Leonardo!

Yussely F.

Ginamarie M.

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

Lindsay W.

Ayana C.

Rosemarie T.

Caregiver Of Many Hats

Rebecca S.

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Caroline S.

Lindsey C.

Passionate And Reliable Recent College Graduate

Bette B.

Nicole B.

Part Time Caregiver.

Susan M.

Special Needs Experience

Barrie B.

Jamie C.

Care-Giver

Ann H.

Certified Dementia/Alzheimer Specialist With HHA License.

Lauren K.

Georgya S.

Carolyn B.

Jenna C.

Recent Graduate Student Looking To Babysit Or Nanny Either Full Time Or Part Time

Tara C.

Jennifer H.

LPN For Special Needs

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

Ginamarie M.

Lindsay W.

Ayana C.

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