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Hi. I'm a people person. Very nurturing and compassionate Let me help with your loved ones while you take a break, do errands, whatever you need. I am available Saturday and Sunday. Very reliable. Thank you
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
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I have a great enthusiasm and energetic attitude when teaching and working with children. In my classroom, I have implemented a positive and kind classroom environment that enables all students to develop and reach their full learning potential. I enjoy helping others and motivating them to become the best they can be!
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$17-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Donyel H.
North Brunswick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver And Consultant With Over 20 Years Of Experience
4.5
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I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience with Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, Home healthcare and Family support. My superpower is the ability to uplift and support people to have their best quality of life especially when it becomes even more complicated. I understand...
5.0
"Donyel cares for our daughter like she is her own. She teacher her so much (alphabet, sign language, dancing, how to express frustration) helped with rules, and brought so much joy to the house. She’s the best."
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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
"Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have...
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5.0
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Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 24 years of age & I live in East Brunswick. I have 7 years of experience watching children with special needs. I have lots of compassion & patience. I have worked with children ages 4-9 with Autism (Verbal and Non-Verbal). It takes a lot of courage to have a warm heart for children who have serious...
Theo T.
Westfield, NJ
$27/hr • 10 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.
Alexandra P.
Bound Brook, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experience With Seniors And People With Disabilities And Children.
5.0
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Hello everyone, I'm a very responsible, honest, respectful, and loving person who has experience working with seniors and people with disabilities as well as children. I worked with many Seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia disease as well. I have a Humanitarian Award and have received many certificates and training. My...
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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.
5.0
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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of...
Reviewed by Brigid F.
5.0
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I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
Roxanne C.
Manville, NJ
$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi- My name is Roxanne. I'm a teacher for kindergarten and first grade special need students. Instead of working summer school this year, I am staying home with my 8-month-old baby girl. We are looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. We love to be outside, going to parks and...
5.0
"Roxanne has truly been a blessing to our family! My son loves her and always has the best of times when he is with Roxanne. She is fun, loving, and even educational! She is very reliable and we will continue to...
Reviewed by Rosetta D.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Cierrah. I have thorough experience in childcare from newborn to 14 years old. I genuinely enjoy interacting with children via various outdoor activities/arts & crafts/games & teaching. I am one of five kids in my family. I am responsible, patient. I have a flexible schedule and open availability. I absolutely...
5.0
"Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year old. I trust Cierrah and would highly recommend her as...
Reviewed by Dip R.
5.0
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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all!
Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience...
5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Rebecca S.
Katherine B.
South Bound Brook, NJ
$21-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
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Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 25+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy...
Reviewed by Kat D.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
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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 was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second...
Reviewed by Holly P.
5.0
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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
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light...
Reviewed by Lisa Z.
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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
"Dana has been working for us for 9+ months taking care of our beautiful mother. She is professional, dependable, caring, loving, knowledgeable and plays an integral part in the overall health and wellness of...
Reviewed by Sean N.
5.0
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Plainfield, NJ
Donyel H.
4.0
Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her.
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Natalia L.
5.0
Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her highly!
- Care member
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.
Melissa C.
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 camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will always be. My boys adore her. We wish...
- Ariya V.
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her.
- Brigid F.
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