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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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A Fun Occupational Therapist Looking For A Part-time Job!

New Providence, NJ

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$19/hr
I've been babysitting for over 20 years! I'm also an occupational therapist, and I've worked at several schools with children from the ages of 2 to 18. I have a lot of experience working with children with special needs.
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Passionate About Older Adult Community/memory Care

New Providence, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
I have 3 years of experience with home care (specifically with older adults with dementia). I am an occupational therapist and currently work in a nursing home as well as a school for kids with special needs. I have experience working with people with different types of dementia, MS, autism, etc. I love incorporating music into...
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Ivan--an experienced caregiver with a strong healthcare background in CNA, hospice, and MRI aide work, now applying those skills to childcare. I've cared for children from toddlers to teens, providing safe, patient, and nurturing support. My skills include meal prep, school drop-offs/pickups, homework help, tutoring,...
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Dependable And Responsible Babysitter/nanny (:

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi ! my name is Kayla and I bring over 5 years of personal hands-on childcare experience! Both as a full time nanny and teachers assistant in daycare, i've had the please of working with children between infancy and elementary. I have worked in professional daycare settings, caring for multiple children at one time then further...
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Gillette, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a proud mother of 4 Beautiful children. I have been involved with my children my entire life. I was fortunate enough to be able to be a full- time mom. Now that my children are grown, happy and successful.... I am going to continue to follow my passion. I have worked with Special Needs for the last 6 years. Along with my...
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Child Care Provider / Nanny

Iselin, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a experienced loving childcare provider, and mother having 20 years of experience, not including raising my own two children (now 23 and 25 years old). Caring for and teaching children has always been my passion. I treat every child as if they were my own. I have worked as a nanny for multiple families, staying with each...
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Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
Hello I am currently a graduate student in dental school. I love teeth and love to make people smile! I have flexible hours with school and am looking to do some work on the side. I have volunteered numerous hours in nursing homes, special needs camps, homeless shelters and animal shelters. I was also a dental assistant for...
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Mobile Child Day Care And Behavioral Health Services

Union, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, I offer a nurturing and engaging environment where your little ones can thrive. My graduate-level education, combined with Early Child Development coursework, has provided me with a strong foundation for fostering children's growth. I am CPR and First Aid certified,...
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Respite Tech

Union, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Hope. I currently am a Respite Tech working with children and adolescents. I also am a clinical assistant. I have 4 years experience working in education and dealing with children with special needs. I also worked as a special education Teacher Assistant.
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Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm Julia. I'm a retired nurse of 40 yrs experience with children to teen ages and special needs for 15 yrs experience of also worked in a school setting as a para educator/nurse.
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New Providence, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a caring and experienced childcare provider with eight years of experience positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My background includes a bachelor's degree, CPR Training, coursework in Early Child Development, and long term substitute teaching for children with multiple disabilities. Currently, I am...
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Caregiver For Special Needs

Union, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have two years experience babysitting. Great at arts and crafts, helping with homework, love the outdoors and reading books. I can prepare meals and help with light cleaning. I was a caretaker for a woman who is quadriplegic. I was responsible for bathing, dressing, cooking meals, errands, stretching, bathroom, and lifting. I...
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting families and providing reliable child care. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to create a safe and positive environment for children to thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss their...
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Highland Park, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Personal care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love being a caregiver to all ages! I cook and clean as well. I have had experience with special needs such as: autism, dementia, diabetes and a variation of physical handicaps. I prefer to do activities like arts and crafts, puzzles, treasure hunts, story time and outside play verse a lot of screen time. However, I am open to...
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I'm Isadora, a compassionate and dependable caregiver originally from Brazil and currently living in Woodbridge, NJ. I have a background in nursing and three years of professional caregiving experience, providing respectful, patient-centered care to individuals with a variety of physical and cognitive needs. I gained...
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I Am Very Outgoing And Open-minded.

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I worked at a summer recreation camp as a teen and adult counselor for the past 4 years. I have also taught 1st graders CCD for one year. I babysat two 6-year-old twins and a puppy in the past part time 6 hours a day for two months. I also have a special needs sister who I take care of, so I am very used to helping someone eat,...
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South Bound Brook, NJ

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$20/hr
I've been working with children with disabilities for 7 years in the Board Of Education! I am a full time Special Education Teacher
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An Educator First But

Woodbridge, NJ

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$18/hr
Hello, I'm a retired teacher. Through the years I have had to adapt to assist some children in different ways. I'm very flexible, intelligent and friendly. I would be willing to help you but I do not have CPR training or formal training in special needs other than the autistic, adhd, behavioral, dietary concerns public school...
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