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Joanna F.

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...

James T. says "Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

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Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
visiting physician
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Childcare Service

Montclair, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I began to babysit kids around the age of 12. During my child-care career, I have worked in schools, summer camps, and nanny agencies. While working in child care, I have been approached with different situations. Such as working overnight, assisting at birthday parties, working with special needs children, and many more....

Keshia C. says "Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then even taught them...

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Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

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Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Experienced Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi my name is Jennifer I've been a nanny/ babysitter for the last 10 years , and found your post very interesting. My present job is sadly coming to and end soon after several years, and I loved every minute of it. My working history includes, lots of experience with newborns to kindergarten, twins and I have also been bless to...

Barbara H. says "It is my great pleasure to recommend Jennifer as a nanny. She has been with our family since March 2014. Jennifer has been lovingly caring for our 5 year...

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Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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East Orange, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated CNA & Home Health Aide with 5 Years of Professional Experience. reliable companion Aid that will always show up and get the job done
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Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
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.

Kiara G. says "Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

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Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

Madison, NJ

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$45/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
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Clifton, NJ

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
I have 4 years of professional childcare experience. One of which was working at a senior center as an activities assistant. I do currently work at a middle school as a special needs aide. I am available after school 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. every weekday. I can also work weekends anytime.
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Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Doctoral degree in occupational therapy. Brings 1. 5 years of experience as a respite care worker for a pre-teen with special needs (quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy)--experience assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, mobility support, social participation, and engagement with arts & crafts. I have my own car for...
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Rutherford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I am a mother of three girls. Ages 15, 18 and 21. I also work as an Aide in a special needs program for a handicap girl. I am home at 2:00 everyday. I can be available for aftercare. I love children and would provide your child with a safe and loving environment.
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Clifton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With more than 15 years of experience in childcare, I provide loving, responsible, and flexible care for children of all ages, from newborns to toddlers, including premature and special needs children. With extensive experience in child care, I specialize in nurturing children of all ages, from newborns to toddlers and those...
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Confortable Around People With Special Needs.

North Arlington, NJ

from
$15/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
My aunt is 59 years old and she has special needs since she was born. My mom is her primary caregiver and I always helped my mom taking care of my aunt. I am patient and very loving with around adults and elderly people with special needs.
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Hardworking Fun Sitter

East Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Jayla C. I am a graduate of Kean University with a degree in Psychology. Currently, I work for the East Orange School District in a self-contained behavioral classroom, where I support students with specialized needs. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with children, in addition to many...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Orange, NJ

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

Warren N.

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Kelli P.

Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest...

- Natalie P.

Andrea F.

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like...

- Amy E.

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