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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
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Julie R.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County but before that I worked as a nanny to an active 1-year-old girl in NYC for four months (reference can be found below) and then a nanny to two amazing boys in NYC for almost three years. Besides my...

Svetlana M. says "Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston,...

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Sulman C.

Secaucus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone, My name is Sulman I'm a Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have worked as a caregiver for the past 10yrs working with adults and children. I have experience working with adult patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and physical disabilities. Helping them with their activities of daily...

Care Member says "Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional skills and a...

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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Gianna C.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Ana H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

Liza F. says "I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Suprina B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Lucas M.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Maxine C.

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

Carla B. says "My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and...

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Adrienne D.

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Dear Family, I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of Full-Time Nanny. I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States. Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment. I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....
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Chloe V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 6 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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Tracey G.

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...

- Christina D.

Julie R.

Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to...

- Svetlana M.

Sulman C.

Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional...

- Care member

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