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Adrianna T.


Raritan, NJ

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

I Work With Special Needs Children!

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Hello! I have grown up with a brother with sever autism and intellectual disabilities. I also used to work at the Jcc where I would interact with special needs children. I obtained a certificate to help special needs children swim with my supervision. I can provide behavioral support for special needs children as well as assist...
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Lisa S.


Raritan, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year

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Hi! I've been working with and caring for children since 1986. I've taught elementary school for 15 years. I've taught children with special needs. I have a perfect driving record as well as extensive experience with newborns up to teens. I have a 19 yr old son who is very active in school, work and several hobbies such as...
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Tiffany W.


Raritan, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Trustworthy Part-Time Babysitter

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Hello! My name is Tiffany and I am a fun, energetic, trustworthy 28-year-old. I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who is looking for a part time babysitting job. I have been working with children for the past 15 years in a variety of settings. I have experience with children with special needs and children aged 0-15....
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Eileen C.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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No availability at this time. Experience in hospitals, nursing homes and home care as a Certified Nurse Aid. Certified yoga instructor, adults, seniors, and children/children with special needs.

Recent review:

5.0
Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!

Reviewed by Julie V.

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Aicha K.


Piscataway, NJ

$33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 10 years of experience. I can work with special need kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.

Recent review:

5.0
Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our...

Reviewed by Bisma M.

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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

5.0

(2)

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I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.

Recent reviews:

5.0
wonderful and great with our son

Reviewed by Stacey And Joe B.

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Yuny Z.


Bridgewater, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

(1)

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I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.

Recent review:

5.0
I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some...

Reviewed by Helder M.

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Tamar T.


Bridgewater, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Tamar

5.0

(1)

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For the past several years (2015-current) I have been working as a caretaker for senior citizens in their homes. The job entails: cooking, dressing, baking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping my clients company. Also I play piano and make some craft decorations. My past clients had enjoyed listening to me playing piano. It...
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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Raised Four Of My Own!

5.0

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his...

Reviewed by Courtney F.

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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

5.0

(3)

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CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.

Recent reviews:

5.0
My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would...

Reviewed by Lauren W.

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Alyssa M.


Somerset, NJ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...

Recent review:

5.0
Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires...

Reviewed by Jennifer Z.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

5.0

(2)

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I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids...

Reviewed by Elizabeth T.

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Cierrah W.


Dunellen, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver Who Love Kids

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Cierrah. I have thorough experience in childcare from newborn to 14 years old. I genuinely enjoy interacting with children via various outdoor activities/arts & crafts/games & teaching. I am one of five kids in my family. I am responsible, patient. I have a flexible schedule and open availability. I absolutely...

Recent review:

5.0
Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as...

Reviewed by Dip R.

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

5.0

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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...

Recent review:

5.0
Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of...

Reviewed by Brigid F.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...

Recent review:

5.0
I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to...

Reviewed by Paul M.

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Lori C.


Bedminster, NJ

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Go By Loriel

5.0

(3)

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Mature, loving, and compassionate Nanny. I earned a Bachelors Degree from University of Vt. in 1985. Some of my college experiences included working with Special needs children. Once I had my own children, I opted to stay home with my 2 babies for 6 years. Then, I taught Preschool in Vt. as well as being a Title 1 Reading...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Loriel has been a nanny to our two kids that were 2 yo and 4 yo at that time. Loriel is really great about engaging kids in educational activities through play. She plans her day with the kids in advance and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider.

Reviewed by Lauren M.

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Kayla W.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter!!

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I work as a nanny to a 1. 5-year-old, and a 4-year-old, but I have the summer off! I have experience working at a special needs camp, as well as residential special needs care. I have additional experience in church working with mainly elementary and...

Recent review:

5.0
Kayla did an awesome job babysitting my kids. She was gentle, caring, and they loved her!

Reviewed by Care member

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Tim K.


Bound Brook, NJ

$40-53/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available, Good With All Kinds Of Individuals

5.0

(4)

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I drive and can transport. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in agencies in NY, Pa, Va and NJ. I am patient, respectful, and a good communicator. I have a lifetime of experiences helping others find health and happiness in their lives.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tim is very kind and patient. He is able to effectively manage my very difficult nonverbal autistic sons with compassion, understanding, and kindness

Reviewed by Care member

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Melissa B.


Warren, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Raritan, NJ

Eileen C.

5.0

Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!

- Julie V.

Aicha K.

5.0

Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our daughter. Highly recommend!

- Bisma M.

Keri D.

5.0

wonderful and great with our son

- Stacey And Joe B.

Yuny Z.

5.0

I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some experience working and caring for people with a spinal cord injury. The only flaw I had with Yuny...

- Helder M.

Michelle B.

5.0

Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are looking far an attentive, punctual and...

- Courtney F.

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