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I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education/Elementary Education. I student taught in a Middle School Life Skills classroom and worked in a third grade inclusion classroom. I also have worked in a variety of different settings.
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I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age...
Willing To Travel With The Family...
Behavioral Management Training
Sleep Training
First Aid/CPR Certification
Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment
References Available
COVID-19 Safety Practice
Light...
5.0
"Leticia was fantastic!! She was warm kind and very caring. She was always on time, and professional. She gave us updates on the baby’s activities.. Highly Recommend!!"
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Luciana Paula P.
River Edge, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend
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I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...
5.0
"Luciana's energetic and kind personality made my two girls feel very comfortable from the moment she arrived.
She was a great listener to the girls' needs and gave me updates on how the night was going.
I...
Reviewed by Barbara S.
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Hi, my name is Mirta! I'm a 21-year-old junior at Nyack College and my major is pastoral ministry. One my goals in life is to open up a counseling center in my community that gives people room to vent, get advice, and even get prayer. I want it to be free and open to the public so that my community can move towards complete...
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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...
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"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."
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Available P/T ON-CALL or Recurring, servicing all ages. Decades experience in management crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare and respite foster care. Fully vaccinated. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum,...
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"Robyne has been the perfect babysitter for our 2.5 year old boy on many occasions. She is very knowledgeable about caring for young ones. So we feel very comfortable with her knowing how to best care for our...
Reviewed by Christina C.
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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
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"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...
Reviewed by Trina M.
Rene W.
Nanuet, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I started looking after kids from the age of 15. I'm very patient and open-minded. I love to participate in activities with the kids. I have a very broad perspective on kids as I have experience with both my own country and in America. I have also dealt with kids with special needs.
I'm mostly interested to help on the...
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"René is amazing. She is so patient and knows just how to meet a child where they need to be met. She really has a heart of God and takes pride in doing her job well. "
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Susan D.
Congers, NY
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Susan and I work at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. I'm accustomed to dealing with 50+ patients per day including special needs patients. I'm very friendly, caring and outgoing. I love making patients feel comfortable as most people do not care to be in a hospital!
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"Susan is such a sweet person. She took very good care of my mother. "
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I've been babysitting for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology minoring in Cognitive...
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"Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with children and can handle herself in a variety of...
Reviewed by Cindy S.
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I work full time as a patient care technician at a hospital. I can provide patient care. I am responsible and caring. I love my job in helping others.
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Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "
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Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
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"I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child...
Reviewed by Ellen E.
Victoria K.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices.
I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County***
Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
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"Tracey watched my baby girl overnight to help with night feedings and light cleaning! She was a life saver!!!! She was always on time and always dependable. My daughter loved her. She also helped me with...
Reviewed by Hiroki W.
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***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
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"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his...
Reviewed by Alayne G.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 27 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. I have been mommy-helping since I was 12 years old and began independently babysitting when I was 17 years old. I currently nanny 3 full days a week and am available two weekdays and weekends. My childcare resume is extensive as I have traveled the tri-state area...
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"We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her."
Reviewed by Gabriela M.
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I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
Holly O.
Mahwah, NJ
$20-25/hr • 12 yrs exp
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I am a mom of two and a g-mom of a 3-year-old boy.
I have years of nannying experience, I have excellent references.
I'm CPR certified, I have experience with special needs kids.
I am fun, loving, active person!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Park Ridge, NJ
Leticia J.
5.0
Leticia was fantastic!! She was warm kind and very caring. She was always on time, and professional. She gave us updates on the baby’s activities.. Highly Recommend!!
- Care member
Luciana Paula P.
5.0
Luciana was so wonderful and sweet with our baby (who was not at all easy to care for!). She was responsive and professional and I would absolutely hire her again.
- Care member
Kirsten C.
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.
- Care member
Robyne M.
5.0
Robyne has been the perfect babysitter for our 2.5 year old boy on many occasions. She is very knowledgeable about caring for young ones. So we feel very comfortable with her knowing how to best care for our son. She is also very patient, especially with our high energy toddler. She has made careful...
- Christina C.
Carly G.
5.0
We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or out to dinner. We can relax knowing that our baby is safe and is receiving lots of care...
- Trina M.
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