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Emilee D.

Caring & Passionate Part Time Caregiver Available

Oaklyn, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Throughout my whole life I have been active with the children in the special education classes starting in fifth grade until I graduated high school! For the past two years I have worked hands on with children with Autism in Audubon, NJ. During my time there I assisted with a summer camp that was open for children with special...
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Shannon G.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher. I work in CS and teach a self-contained class for children with autism. I'm the director of this special Ed department in my building, and I love what I do. I am off in the summer and I'm looking for part-time opportunities.
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Karyn C.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$20/hr
I have years of hands-on experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences through both my professional work and personal life. I currently work in special education with preschool and K-2 students, and I've also been actively involved in helping care for my twin nephews, who are both highly autistic,...
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Karyn C.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Karyn! I'm a mom, educator, and experienced childcare provider who truly enjoys working with children. I currently work in elementary education and have a lot of experience supporting neurodivergent children, children with special needs, twins, and busy families who could use an extra set of hands. Families describe me...
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Ashlyn K.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend. "

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Abigail W.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. My seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for up to four children. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development...

Rochelle N. says "Abby is absolutely wonderful with our 3 girls- ages 11, 8 and 3 years old. She brings crafts for them to do, gets them outdoors as much as possible, and...

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Emily C.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. For the past 10 years, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework, along with certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training. I'm...

Liz C. says "Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!"

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Patrick C.

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi there- My name is Patrick! I am an elementary special education teacher with 6 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of working with children. I've worked with various special needs in children, including severe ADHD, ASD, ODD, bipolar, and cerebral palsy. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about world travel,...

Diana F. says "I had the honor of working with Patrick as a special education teacher. Patrick is driven, organized, and always made sure to develop inspiring...

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Jae L.

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...

Care Member says "Jae did a great job when we needed an out of town one time sitter in a pinch! So glad we were able to count on her. "

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Dora S.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
You will find that I am honest, dependable, punctual, kind, patient, compassionate, and have a warm personality. I have always enjoyed a professional that involves making everyday life better for people. I like listening to people talk about their life experiences and accomplishments. I have been on Care. com since 2007 and have...

Marilyn B. says "Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative,...

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Kaila G.

Voorhees, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Need a hand? I'm currently offering: - childcare (ages 2+) - local transportation - help with errands - companionship - odd jobs for Voorhees and surrounding areas. I've worked as a nanny, caregiver, and aide for adults with special needs, so I bring patience, reliability, and heart to everything I do. Now available: Mon,...

Care Member says "You need Kaila in your life! In a world where finding reliable, responsible, fun and caring childcare is VERY difficult, she is a shining star. She has...

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Marchei Q.

Responsible, Caring, Bilingual Nanny

Blackwood, NJ

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello everyone. I am Marchei, I am 31 years old and a loving mother of a 11-year-old girl. I have worked with kids with autism and special needs. I am also certified by the American Heart Association CPR, first aid, and emergency care. I love activities, the outdoors, table games, arts and crafts, learning through play,...

Jennifer T. says "Marchei is not a simple nanny. She is the best person who cared for both my children who are 2 and 3 years old. I would even say that she is better than...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Angelica K.

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Darby, PA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off

Karen G. says "She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
NOTE: Not currently accepting new jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral issues, kids with special needs, and kids from different cultural and...

Care Member says "Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Kelly R.

Caring Loving Sitter Availability Flexible

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...

Care Member says "There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there...

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Towana M.

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...

Care Member says "I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home...

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Pangaea S.

Well Rounded Student With Child, Pet And Home Care Experience, References And Clearances Available

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Pangaea and I am a local nanny and pre med student! I live in the Center City/South Philadelphia neighborhood. I've been a nanny for the last 7 years with lots of experience with newborn and toddlers! I love my job more than anything! I also give night nursing care, pet sitting and house sitting! I'm very...

Lisa G. says "The first time I left my infant with anyone who wasn't family or a close friend, it was with Pangaea- who then shortly after felt like both! She made us...

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Maryanne S.

Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages

Blackwood, NJ

4.2(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been in childcare for over 20 years. Experienced in all aspects of childcare including special needs of all ages from infant to school age. Ihave an abundance of energy. Love to sing, dance and do crafts with the children. I have worked in school settings to in home and daycare. I treat all my children as if they were my...

Mary M. says "Maryanne became my mothers companion/caregiver in June 2023, but she also became my mothers friend as well as mine. She is very compassionate, trustworthy...

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Special Needs Caregivers in Oaklyn, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ashlyn K.

Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend.

- Care member

Abigail W.

Abby is absolutely wonderful with our 3 girls- ages 11, 8 and 3 years old. She brings crafts for them to do, gets them outdoors as much as...

- Rochelle N.

Emily C.

Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her....

- Liz C.

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