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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverside, NJ
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
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Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old with extensive nanny & special needs experience with excellent references. I have also been a parents assistant/mothers helper, which primarily included grocery pick up, light cleaning, meal prepping, with little child care involved. I have a 3. 5 y/o son who attends an academy MWF 9-330....
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"My two daughters & I met Kayla to hire her as a future babysitter in our home. She was on time and immediately interacted with the girls. She was very kind and answered any questions that I had. My 3 year old...
Reviewed by Jessica Y.
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Hey there! I have been working with children ever since I graduated with a degree in Sociology from Rutgers University. I have worked with children with special needs, behavioral problems, as well as typical children. I have been nannying for over 10 years full-time for professional couples. I have excellent references!
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"Dominique cared for our son from when he was four months old through his second birthday. She was punctual, dependable, and had great communication skills. She developed a caring and loving relationship with...
Reviewed by Erin D.
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When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
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"Medina is such a great caregiver. She was always on time and caring and courteous. The kids loved her. She is a very warm person and an amazing caregiver for kids
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Reviewed by Savannah E.
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Hi! I've been babysitting for about 8 years. I've watched children of all different ages. I've watched an infants as young as 3 months old and individuals as old as a 17 years old with special needs. I also have experience as a travel nanny caring for up to 6 children. I am currently a full time multiple disabilities, special...
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"I highly recommend Chloe. She was punctual, reliable, and took excellent care of my son with special needs. She had a wonderful way to engage my son in meaningful activities. We are going to miss her."
Reviewed by Angela D.
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I absolutely love caring for our senior community and I have learned so much on this Journey. If you are just willing to sit and listen, they have so much to say. Some of our elders have simple memory gaps, others have dementia but if you are patient and give them time to get their words out, you just might learn something new &...
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"Jessica was beyond amazing she was so kind, patient and gentle with my father. My family and I fell in love with her during the short time she worked for us. my father went into a home she would still be with...
Reviewed by Janice P.
Ebony W.
Mount Holly, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Work For The State Of New Jersey Working With The Mentally Disabled Since 2005
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I am CPR certified and first aid certified I work with all types of disabilities and love what I'm doing I work for the state of NJ with the developmental individuals I been working full time there for 13 years I'm hoping to seek A part time job working with individuals with special needs I have my own vehicle I'm 35 I work...
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"She is a hard worker very caring and loves to help people out"
Reviewed by Aleah L.
Brittany C.
Burlington, NJ
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have provided for many different children of all ages from newborn to age 7 and older. I have experience with children with special needs including children on the autism spectrum. I was a foster parent for 8 months in 2016 into 2017 and I have plenty of experience changing diapers,...
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"Very reliable and great with my daughter!"
Reviewed by Jessica B.
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Fun, energetic, patient, compassionate nanny with 13 years of experience caring for and educating children, including in home nannying for 5 years. Prior to this, I was working in a daycare facility for 2 years primarily in the infant/toddler room but I have worked with children of all ages. I have experience with multiple...
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"I met Christina through the daycare my youngest son attends. She was one of the caregivers in his room and she was the only one he wanted to be with. This was a new facility for my son and me and Christina made...
Reviewed by Jennifer S.
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Hi! My name is Gabriela. I am 21 years old, and I have 3 years of experience. I also took care of my grandma that was an Alzheimer's patient. I also have lots of experience with childcare. I can help with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and errands. I am CPR & first aid certified.
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Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker.
Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...
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"Cathy is not only dependable, but also has high moral standards and integrity."
Reviewed by Peter D.
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I'm a very involved non smoking mother of a super energetic 14-year-old son. If I'm not at home entertaining and feeding all the neighborhood kids you can find me at his school volunteering or on the soccer field, baseball diamond or wrestling mat.
I've worked at a local daycare in the past for 6 years. I was the head...
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"Worked with Ann several times and she was wonderful with our children! Even though our baby wasn't taking a bottle, Ann was always calm and very level headed. She was great with our toddler, as well. Would...
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I graduated with my degree in psychology which lead me to working with children with special needs from 2013 forward. I also worked at a daycare for 5 years while attending college. There I sang, read, and taught young children names, addresses, phone numbers, spelling, ABC, colors etc depending on age. But was also pulled into...
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"Nicole was very nice and kind. My children liked her very much I would recommend her highly."
Reviewed by Bob J.
Lisa W.
Mount Laurel, NJ
$19-34/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Have Worked In A Nursing Home I Have Experience With Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia.
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In addition to taking care of family members until their death, I have just received my certificate to be a home health caregiver. Taught special needs kid for 15 years. I have worked in a nursing home. I have experience with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. I have experience with bathing, feeding, cleaning house and personal...
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"Lisa is wonderful! She worked with my mom who has dementia. She is caring, kind, helpful and very pleasant. Great person to work with."
Reviewed by Gina S.
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I am an energetic, patient, reliable, and fun certified Special Education teacher with over 16 years of experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities.
In my teaching career I have worked with elementary, middle, and high school students. My students have various needs ranging from Autism, learning...
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"Yuan is a kind, friendly, experienced educator. She excels at catering her teaching to the individual needs of the student. Yuan taught my son for 2 years in a home school setting. She is amazing! She is...
Reviewed by Cathy H.
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Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
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"Molly is one-of-of-a-kind. She was our full-time care provider for my two children for a few summers. When she started they were young (ages 1 & 3) and she immediately took responsibility and connected with the...
Reviewed by Kendall R.
Nadine I.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have over 4 years of experience working with students with cognitive and physical disabilities in the classroom and even at a horse stable! My goal is to practice therapeutic play techniques as well as cognitive behavioral techniques to help your child succeed and progress.
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My background was in telecommunications for 20 plus years. I'm currently looking for a career change that will provide stability and care for others.
I was a nanny for a family of 6 children one with special needs for 2 years. I am a mother of two aged 27 and 37 and 2 grandchildren. I am willing to go through any background...
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"Pam was AWESOME!!! She took great care of my two boys, while I was at work. She was very friendly, and the kids warmed up to her very quickly. I highly recommend Pam!!"
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Hi, my name is Tatianna. I just got married; I've been working with special needs children since I was 14 at special needs daycares, as a babysitter and a nanny. I have a lot of skills specifically with autistic children as a result of my brothers diagnosis. I am in school currently, online, to be a special needs pediatric...
Jennifer R.
Maple Shade, NJ
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
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I'm a 63-year-old woman and live in Willow Grove. I'm looking for part-time work in the afternoon and/or evening. I completed a background check, child abuse clearance and fingerprinting in 2016, and worked for a year as a van driver for the Upper Moreland School District. I greatly enjoyed working with the kids, which included...
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"As a volunteer for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center (I am the President of the Board) Meryl has been reliable, professional and diligent. She has solicited quality items for our yearly...
Reviewed by Chuck F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverside, NJ
Kayla C.
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Kayla has been the only person off this page that I have been able to depend on. She comes and picks my kids up and takes them too school for me. She is very polite and on time. My children like her a lot. I just wish she could do after school for me as well. She is a great person.
- Antoinette J.
Dominique H.
5.0
Dominique cared for our son from when he was four months old through his second birthday. She was punctual, dependable, and had great communication skills. She developed a caring and loving relationship with our son; and was a great team member and support to us as parents.
We had to end the...
- Erin D.
Medina I.
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Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much.
- Sarah B.
Chloe K.
5.0
I highly recommend Chloe. She was punctual, reliable, and took excellent care of my son with special needs. She had a wonderful way to engage my son in meaningful activities. We are going to miss her.
- Angela D.
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica was beyond amazing she was so kind, patient and gentle with my father. My family and I fell in love with her during the short time she worked for us. my father went into a home she would still be with us. I highly recommend using her.
- Janice P.
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