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Stephenie T.

Ridgefield, NJ

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hi I am available if needed 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. daily as I have a son (4 yrs old in school) Please let me know if you have any questions
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Valentina N.

Fun And Patient Tutor. Also A COTA\L

Ridgefield, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
My name is Val. I work as a pediatric COTA and have an 3+ year experience working with kids of special need from ages 2-20. I am resilient, open minded and enjoy working with kids. I am patient and fun but I also keep prioritizing what needs to be done.
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Ana T.

Mature, Responsible And Proactive!

Ridgefield, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I'm Ana, seeking a long-term, full-time nanny position. I have 14 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids with special needs. I've also worked as a teacher's aide. I'm bilingual (Spanish/English), CPR and First Aid certified, with a clean driving record and my own...
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Sofia A.

Ridgefield, NJ

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Caring, reliable, and energetic childcare provider with 2 years of experience working with children of all ages, including children with special needs. I began as a swim instructor for kids, where I gained experience in safety, patience, and creating a fun learning environment. For the past year, I've worked as a nanny and...
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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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Myat T.

Ridgefield Park, NJ

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello there! My name is Myat, and I would love the opportunity to care for your little one! Along with personal experience raising children, I've also worked professionally in a Pediatrics Department for three years as a Recreation Aide. In that role, I focused on creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for children -...

Reza N. says "Myat was a great babysitter. She was reliable, and I felt comfortable leaving my son with her. She was friendly and my son looked happy to be with her. I...

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Jeamy R.

Hackensack, NJ

4.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. With over 10 years of experience, I offer families a calm and reliable childcare option. My background includes a high school degree, First Aid Training, CPR Training, and experience with special needs children. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I am...

Kat Z. says "Jeamy is very efficient and punctual. She is good at multitasking and is very sweet and caring for my child. I would absolutely recommend her to all the...

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Tatyana B.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Sophia A.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Sophie, and I'm excited to provide care for people of all ages. I'm a student at the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in psychology and political science, and I am passionate about helping with with the everyday demands of life! I have 5 years of experience in both special needs and non-special needs childcare...

David B. says "Sophia was a wonderful P/T nanny to our autistic son for a year and a half when she was studying in Chicago. She is caring, patient. and knowledgeable and...

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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
home modification
respite care
visiting physician
+ 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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Jillene F.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.

Joanne I. says "I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short...

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 3-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Katherine B.

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...

Ashleigh S. says "Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing...

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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...

Sarupa W. says "Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old...

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Sarah W.

Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We...

- Catherine B.

Elisa M.

Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our...

- Victoria G.

Maria P.

Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and...

- Mariangel C.

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