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Narcissus M.

Experience Nanny Or Caretaker

South River, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 22 years in the Special Needs field . I can help with many services for children and seniors. I bring years of hands-on experience working with children, teens and adults with special needs, including those with autism, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges. I've served as a therapeutic foster parent and...
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Adeline R.

Adeline- Licensed Practical Nurse

South River, NJ

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$30/hr
8 years experience
My name is Adeline, I am currently a licensed practical nurse. I have 7 years of experience, this includes in clinics, home care. I administer medication, manage medications, administer feedings via g-tube. I have done some hospice care as well. I have experience with seizure disorders. I currently work as a nurse case manager...
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Arline F.

Summer Babysitter

South River, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
My name is Arline, and I am 38 years old. I am from Italy, where I worked as an art teacher. I moved from Italy in 2013 and have always worked with children. I began my career in New York, Brooklyn, as a bus aide for special needs kids. After moving to New Jersey in 2026, I worked in daycares in the infant room. Seeking better...
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Andrea D.

South River, NJ

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
Making a positive impact on children's lives is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer families a reliable childcare option. My background as a full-time paraprofessional includes 5 years supporting special needs children from preschool through elementary...
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Manjit K.

Child Care Baby Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...

Daljit S. says "She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"

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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children

Arary And Lisa M. says "Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis....

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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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.

Heidi C. says "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...

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...

Julie E. says "Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My...

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Theresa S.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a dedicated mother of two and an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a loving, fun, and supportive environment where children thrive. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and offer professional nanny and tutoring services. My expertise includes fine and gross motor...

Brooke G. says "She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy."

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Florence L.

Somerset, NJ

4.1(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 17 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...

Lauren M. says "Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her...

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Kelly R.

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$49/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and thoughtful care to every interaction. My graduate degree complements my Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, providing a strong foundation for fostering...

Care Member says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours,...

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Stefanie M.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...

Margo M. says "Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire...

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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very healthy and active 57-year-old lady. I have an extensive history working with seniors at home and in rehab. I am CHHA licensed, and I specialize in companion care and dementia care. I am very reliable. I know how much your loved one means to you. If I have the pleasure of working with them, they will be a big part of...

Robin J. says "She is very patient and understands the population."

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Dee G.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.

Carla P. says "Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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...

Ariya V. says "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...

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Alyssa M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...

Jennifer Z. says "Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated...

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Leslie S.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With three years of experience, I've developed a friendly and creative approach to childcare. My background includes early childhood development coursework, ABA therapy and experience with special needs children. I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging...

Jennifer B. says "We contacted Leslie needing a last minute sitter for our infant daughter. Leslie is very communicative and gave me prompt updates about how everything...

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Maidie D.

Morganville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 32 and 35. I have been working as a paraprofessional since 2005 in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from newborn...

Tina S. says "She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

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  • The average post rate is $23.75/hr as of April 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in South River, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Manjit K.

She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath

- Daljit S.

Barrie B.

Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily...

- Arary And Lisa M.

Cathi A.

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...

- Heidi C.

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