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Waheeda K.


Bronx, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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I have over 12 years of experience. I am a reliable, compassionate, trustworthy and patient private caregiver who is very knowledgeable caring for elderly and special needs patients. Adept in meal preparation, personal grooming, maintenance of the household, administering medication and just building an overall strong bond and...
5.0
"Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became...

Reviewed by Stephen S.

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Pamela F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Available

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
"Caring and patient with my baby She was with us for a long term"

Reviewed by Care member

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
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Katherine P.


Elmsford, NY

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello there I enjoy working with others that are in need. I used to work for an agency call VIP for 2 years. I have a huge passion working with people. I would do light cleaning, some organizing , run errands and simply kept them company.
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Marcia A.


Yonkers, NY

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

3.7

(3)

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Hello there! My name is Marcia , and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I currently work with a family. I am a certified care provider with CPR certification. I have experience with special needs children as well as toddlers, infants, and elementary school kids. I can speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and...
5.0
"Marcia was my full time nanny for 1.5 years for my toddler and 5 year old daughters. Marcia treated my daughters as if they were her own. She is incredibly responsible, loving and mature. She was always...

Reviewed by Jessica D.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

5.0

(6)

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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but...

Reviewed by gigi L.

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To...

Reviewed by Lauren R.

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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,...
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Carolyn C.


Tarrytown, NY

$51/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Full-Time Position Job In Baby Sitting/Elder Care.

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Carolyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA), with over 10 years of nanny/babysitting, elderly care experience , Housekeeping Supervisor, special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn, twins to teens. I am very responsible, caring, loving,...
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Eileen M.


Hackensack, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny At Your Service!

4.5

(8)

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My name is Eileen I was a teacher from 2011 to 2017 at a daycare. After the daycare I decided to become a nanny for families to be more one on one and absolutely love it! I have a ton of energy and love making a fool out of myself as long as there's a smile on my face. I'm great at building motor skills with little ones and know...
5.0
"Eileen was an extremely sweet young woman. She was very attentive, hard working and fantastic with our kids! Highly recommend! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Jennifer G.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

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

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really...

Reviewed by Care member

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Anita D.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

5.0

(2)

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I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...
5.0
"I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love her. She's been an enormous help to me and my husband,...

Reviewed by Dora R.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$14-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to...

Reviewed by Lindsey L.

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Annette Y.


Scarsdale, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

5.0

(7)

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I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly. Annette has a natural knack for looking...

Reviewed by Leif G.

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Rosetta T.


Waldwick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

5.0

(4)

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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie...

Reviewed by Tracey W.

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Celestina G.


Yonkers, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as ambitious, generous, and reliable. I started working with kids about seven years ago when I started doing summer youth during the summer. I am now a Teachers Assistant working with special needs children for the past 3 years and I would like to be a teacher when I finish college. My skills...
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Franchesca M.


Tarrytown, NY

$17-50/hr15 yrs exp

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I like working with kids because I have 2 boys of my own. One is special needs and I like providing the same care that I have with them. I watch kids the same way I would want someone to watch mines. With love. Care & Lots Pf Patience ( and FUN ) I started working with kids when I was about 16 In my spare time, I like to take...
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Andrea R.


Maywood, NJ

$20-39/hr10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom

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I have 10 years of experience working in a school for individuals with special needs. I was an afterschool nanny for three years and I am now a stay at home mom to a beautiful 3-year-old girl.
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Gabriela Y.


Paramus, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hello! My name is Gabriela I am 23 years old. I am a very patient and energetic person! I have worked with kids my whole life; from volunteering to job-wise. I work in a summer day camp in Kearny, NJ and during the school year, I work in a special needs classroom and an after school program in Elmwood Park, NJ. I am open to...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norwood, NJ

Waheeda K.

5.0

Waheeda was totally reliable, extremely knowledgeable, caring and compassionate.She took care of my brother-in-law who got progressively worse from a fatal disease. He had limited mobility at first but became bedridden. He was very difficult to attend to. Waheeda was a saint. She also stayed when...

- Stephen S.

Pamela F.

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.

- Care member

Marcia A.

5.0

My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!

- Lindsay A.

Brazil K.

5.0

Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's like a member of the family.

- Janice C.

Beatriz P.

5.0

I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is always on time, incredibly attentive,...

- Lauren R.

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