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I have worked with children as a behavior therapist and special needs nanny. As a behavior therapist, I worked with children both in a home and school setting. When I worked in a classroom setting my job consisted of providing extra help to children and helping them remain on task. As a special needs nanny, I looked after...
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I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I have eight years of teaching experience and years of child care experience.
Shannon K.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
5.0
"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...
Reviewed by Loretta L.
4.0
(1)
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I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."
Reviewed by Emily A.
Yanet B.
Clifton, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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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.
5.0
(1)
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I am Speech Language Therapist completing my clinical fellowship and looking for after school day work. I have experience with children who are typically and atypically developing. I can provide tutoring for children various topics including English, and communication skills. Also have my own transportation - if needed I can do...
5.0
(1)
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Hello families! Welcome to my sitter page! I've been working with babies/ children since 2015. I have experience with providing baby/toddler care in home and worked in school settings (ages 3-19). I currently work as a Program Coordinator for a program supporting youths with special needs. As the school year is approaching I am...
5.0
"Jennifer is very trustworthy and mature. From the moment I met her I knew she would do great with my son. My son is two years old and receives early intervention therapy 5x week. Jennifer was very patient...
Reviewed by Elaina S.
5.0
(2)
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Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
5.0
"Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hello there!
I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you.
- Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil.
- Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references.
- Two Bachelor's degrees:...
5.0
"We had several wonderful nannies over the years as my daughter was growing up but Leticia (Ticia) was by far the best!! She was my daughter's caretaker for four years starting when she was 9 years old.
I...
Reviewed by Debra R.
5.0
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Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references.
Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...
5.0
"Christie has been a WONDERFUL babysitter for our two kids (8-year old daughter and 17-month old son). She is patient and caring with both kids. Christie is very flexible and determined to make sure she is...
Reviewed by Emily C.
Wendy P.
Passaic, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
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Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children.
I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them.
I understand how...
5.0
"From day one Wendy fit right in with our family. Our son had an instant connection with her and enjoyed being with her every day. Wendy is very easy to work with and is mature, responsible, and caring. I...
Reviewed by Nick M.
5.0
(2)
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My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
Christina S.
Passaic, NJ
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
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I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."
Reviewed by Kiara G.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
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I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
5.0
"Very dedicated to making sure that she can help any client that she has to the best of her ability. Willing to go that extra mile! Having her work with you is like a breath of fresh air."
Reviewed by Latoya J.
5.0
(1)
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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
4.2
(5)
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I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
5.0
"We found Michelle to be professional, capable and reliable throughout her time working for us as a nanny. She was always warm and attentive with our child, displaying a genuine love and affection for our child...
Reviewed by Kate B.
5.0
(1)
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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.
5.0
(1)
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I have experience watching over all ages, as well as special needs children. I've worked with the Association to Benefit Children for a full year as an assistant teacher, as well as 2 years with Prime Time Sports coaching children with special needs and disabilities in basketball, as well as teaching them important lessons in...
Savanna B.
Woodside, NY
$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hello! I'm Savanna. I've been a waitress at Friendlys for 3 years now. I just moved back to the city! I have three years of experience with a child who suffered Aspergers. I have two years of experience with infants as his baby brother was born a year after. I have open availability and transportation to you or for children to...
5.0
(3)
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Hello families!
I have been a nanny for 4 years .
I was assistant teacher for 4 years at school working with special needs kids. .
I used to be a volunteer in a orphanages and daycare.
I'm very comfortable working with kids .
I'm a student and I'm looking for 3-5 hours guaranteed per week .
I'm also available for ocasional...
5.0
"I hired Pamela on a day that my son woke up in the morning feeling very bad. Pamela was available and took great care of my son and I had a great experience. she is a fun nanny and very responsible."
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leonia, NJ
Shannon K.
5.0
Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye Bye. See you tomorrow." We knew she was a keeper. Shannon was responsible for taking care of...
- Loretta L.
Lucia R.
4.0
I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs.
- Emily A.
Yanet B.
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 initiative even though he is non-verbal and autistic. She made this process that much easier...
- Corey B.
Jennifer P.
5.0
Jennifer is very trustworthy and mature. From the moment I met her I knew she would do great with my son. My son is two years old and receives early intervention therapy 5x week. Jennifer was very patient with him and played with him so nicely. He fell asleep in her arms the first day they met,...
- Elaina S.
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five days! She is caring, considerate, responsible and kind. My daughter absolutely loves her.
- Care member
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