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Marisol S.

Ridgewood, NJ

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$40/hr
11 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with over 11 years of hands-on experience providing high-quality care to patients in home and assisted living settings. Skilled in supporting daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. Known for...
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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Victoria J.

SLP-A/Teacher/RBT Looking For A Family Near Bristol, CT

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Everything I do is for the kids! I graduated from Pace University in May 2020 with my BA in Communication Sciences & Disorders. In 2021, I was a TA and para for special needs students in a public school in Livingston NJ. In 2022, I was a TA at a private Montessori preschool at Chelsea Piers NYC. Last year, I was an RBT...

Allison K. says "Victoria helped me out earlier this year with after school pick ups for my 10 year old daughter. She was always dependable in showing up at school on...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Dana P.

Closter, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native & fluent monolingual English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. I am a highly experienced nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & a preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record,...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
***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...

Alayne G. says "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...

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...

Karen S. says "I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...

Carol C. says "Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...

Aimee S. says "Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation....

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Jillene F.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 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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Victoria K.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Tappan, NY

3.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 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...

Cindy S. says "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...

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Robyne M.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Loving and patient Grandmother. Experienced 40 yrs in non-profit Mgmnt. for adults & children all ages. Previous owner large childcare/pre-school, and in Youth Ministries. 30 yrs Foster Parent and Respite care. ECE, and most recently Rutgers certified special needs behaviorist, ASD meeting NJ requirements. Available P/T steady...

Care Member says "She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which helps me to understand and support each child's unique growth. I am CPR trained and have First Aid Training, ensuring I can handle any...

Kathy S. says "Angie's been with our family since my LO was 3 months old and she is simply amazing. She's dependable, professional, caring, patient and extremely...

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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
***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...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Kara G.

Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took...

- Vanessa A.

Victoria J.

Victoria helped me out earlier this year with after school pick ups for my 10 year old daughter. She was always dependable in showing up at...

- Allison K.

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.

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