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Taj P.


Sewaren, NJ

$26-50/hr3 yrs exp

Where Help Is Needed, I Am There .

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The first thing I would love people to know about me is I like to have fun! I currently work in the special needs field as a class room support staff and I have my substitute certification. My current job is very medically involved as well. I am not a nurse but I I'm well versed in home care because I have lived with my...
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Diana A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-39/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi I am a very reliable, energetic, caring and patience Person who loves to take care of children, I have experience with infants, toddlers, special needs, I also worked as a nurse in my country at the pediatric area, I love sports, music, I swim, sing and dance so I know how to keep kids busy and my first language is Spanish,...
5.0
"Diana was part of our family for 1.5 years and was responsible for caring for my 3 and 1 year old. Diana is great, patient, kind, sweet and trustworthy. Both my kids love her and I felt very comfortable as...

Reviewed by Yosil M.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

4.5

(2)

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I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her...

Reviewed by Heidi C.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with...

Reviewed by Richard F.

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Nicole G.


Staten Island, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Nicole & welcome to my Care. com profile! I'm a full time college student studying Social Work/ Developmental Disabilities. With that, I'm a special education Teacher and Paraprofessional throughout District 37 schools. I have been teaching for the past 4 years and have experience with 1:1 self direction &...
5.0
"hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they need a baby sitter. of course we will be hiring her again...

Reviewed by Frances J.

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Theo T.


Westfield, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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EXPERIENCED Nanny available for full time! Nanny share (for full time) welcomed. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own (her dad/my husband passed away in 2008). She is 24 now....
5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by Tara M.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

4.5

(2)

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Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
4.0
"Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)"

Reviewed by Kendra M.

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Elisa H.


Staten Island, NY

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

3.7

(3)

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I have over 9 years of dealing with special needs children and I also have a sister with sever Autism who is soon to be 11 years old. Caring for children with special needs is just like caring for any other child except they need and want a little more attention and you need to have patience that is key. It is a beautiful thing...
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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after...

Reviewed by Ariya V.

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Aliah S.


Staten Island, NY

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Birthday, It's Always Someone's Birthday

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have experience with children who have special needs such as Adhd, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. my experience comes from working at a Dr office as well as raising my special needs brother. I can keep children focused by providing a positive and...
5.0
"Aliah watched my 2 toddler/ pre-school aged children for a big chunk of time (6.5 hours). Ahead of it, she responded to messages/ texts/ calls really quickly and asked all the right questions (functional...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kens S.


Rahway, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Supportive Role Model

5.0

(1)

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I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
5.0
"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family...

Reviewed by Ashley G.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

5.0

(2)

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When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us...

Reviewed by Sharon P.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

5.0

(3)

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Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."

Reviewed by Sophia K.

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Stephanie B.


Staten Island, NY

$15/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(4)

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Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
5.0
"Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Natalia L.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Job

5.0

(17)

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Hi my name is Natalia, 26. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is 2 kids ( 6 months, 3 y. o) Kumon Auxiliar Taught...
5.0
"I was in need of a last minute sitter & Natalia responded within minutes & provided her resume & two references that raved about her. She was kind, great with the kids and made sure she had important info in...

Reviewed by Care member

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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping...

Reviewed by Daniel R.

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Amanda B.


Hazlet, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
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Wendy Z.


Staten Island, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Wendy! I am 24 years old and a Leo :D In my free time, I love playing my guitar, piano, writing music, and singing! I was a nanny recently for a very nice family and the mother left a review below. I love nature and exploring! I recently also volunteered at a farm for 5 months. As far as duties go around the house, I can...
5.0
"Wendy was great. Unfortunately the timing didn't work for us but she was very dependable and a hard worker."

Reviewed by Jennifer B.

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

5.0

(2)

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In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sewaren, NJ

Diana A.

5.0

Diana was part of our family for 1.5 years and was responsible for caring for my 3 and 1 year old. Diana is great, patient, kind, sweet and trustworthy. Both my kids love her and I felt very comfortable as she kept them occupied and safe.

- Yosil M.

Cathi A.

5.0

As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Nicole G.

5.0

hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they need a baby sitter. of course we will be hiring her again when there's another date night

- Frances J.

Theo T.

5.0

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for. She is resourceful and goes to a...

- Rebecca G.

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