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- $30/hr
10 years experience
I began babysitting over 15 years ago. I was a one-on-one paraprofessional at a local school for children with special needs. Now, I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience with children with behavioral issues, including aggression and self-injurious behavior. I have held various crisis management and...
I love helping others.
One thing you should know about me is I am in school to be a COTA and plan to get my OTD after. I have a brother with Autism who is non verbal with behavioral needs and I have been taking care of him since I was 7 years old. I also worked in an elementary school for 4 years.
My skills include patients,...
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- $15/hr
I am in my final year of nursing school and I have found my passion through helping others. I have gained experience and knowledge through my clinical courses and I am willing to learn more from you!
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I've been working with kids for 10+ years now. I've been a babysitter, a camp counselor, and a volunteer at several non profits including night of peace family homeless shelter, the friendship circle of Baltimore and house school of Stanford. I can work with any age and have also done 1 on 1 work with special needs kids through...
Wandalis 44
CPR AED Certified (ASHI)
Early Literacy Children Age Birth -Three
Health Safety And Nutrition
Behavior, Observation And Screening
Child Growth and Development
Certified By Department Children And Family
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring/motherly, and funny.
I'm looking for a job where I can...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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Mother of three grown kids all in the medical field, have experience with special needs, special challenges and training. Looking forward to meeting a great family who are in need of a helping hand with any tidying up house, laundry cleaning, cooking or just simply arts and crafts with the children. Also a PET lover at heart. I...
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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina G. says "Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent...
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- $20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Johanna F. says "Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Hitesh M. says "Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.
Sparta, NJ
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Brian F. says "Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day....
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence.
My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Care Member says "Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom. "
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate
I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly
I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Hayley M. says "Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids....
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born.
I have a lot of...
Richard K. says "Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him....
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 14 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.
Sandra C. says "I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of...
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- $15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello,
I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Care Member says "We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is...
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- $25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...
Meal prep
light cleaning
I've worked with Elderly patients with dementia, People with special needs, And pets for several years.
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Kelly and I am an experienced early education teacher. I have been working in day cares and preschools for the past almost 20 years. I have been everything from a classroom teacher to a director of a school!
I went to Montclair State University, where I graduated with a BA in Family and Child Studies and got my NJ...
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Christina S.
Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy...
- Christina G.
Melissa T.
Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone...
- Johanna F.
Nashaly M.
Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time .
- Hitesh M.
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