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Westfield, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a 2nd and 3rd grade special education teacher. I am a fully certified NJ teacher. I also have an Orton Gillingham reading certificate. I have also worked in a demanding job position (special education setting), where kids are sent out of district due to their functioning levels and their aggressive behaviors. I have a...
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Millington, NJ

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years experience as a teacher's assistant in a special needs classroom primarily with autistic population but there were other intellectual disabilities as well. I have worked the past year as a nanny doing various childcare and household tasks. I am a very patient and caring person and the many years of working with...
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Special Needs

Morristown, NJ

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$25/hr
30 years experience
I have been caring for individuals with special needs for over 30 years. It is something I deeply enjoy and have a compassion for. I also enjoy seeing the individuals strive and succeed.
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Morristown, NJ

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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I am currently taking a year off from Vanderbilt University. I have over 6 years of experience babysitting. Also I have worked as a bunk counselor and sailing instructor for the past two summers at a boys sleep-away camp in Maine. Additionally, throughout high school, I worked as a lifeguard and taught swim lessons to special...
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An Amazing Nanny

South Orange, NJ

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$32/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
Experienced, Caring & Dependable Childcare Provider Hello! My name is Miriam, and I am a compassionate, patient, and dependable childcare provider with hands-on experience caring for children in both home and nursery settings. I have experience working with children of different ages and needs, including providing one-on-one...
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Part/Full Time Caregiver

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I was taught at a very early age to care for my special needs brother who is 2 years younger than myself. He was born with mild retardation. As a teenager, I remember assisting my mother with taking him to doctor's, visits, laundry, preparation of meals, administering medications, and assisting in extracurricular activities. Our...
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Nurturing children and witnessing their growth has been my passion for the past five years. My journey into childcare began with rewarding babysitting experiences that solidified my desire to make a positive, lasting impact on young lives. I pride myself on being a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who finds joy in...
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Linden, NJ

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$18/hr
Caring for a child with ADHD, speech delay, and mental health challenges requires consistency, patience, and a team approach. Structured routines help with self-regulation, while speech therapy supports not just communication but emotional expression too. Positive reinforcement, sensory aware strategies, and close collaboration...
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Experience

Newark, NJ

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$19/hr
I currently work with individuals with mental disabilities, and it brings me immense joy to support them. I take great satisfaction in teaching them new skills and assisting them in achieving important milestones. My responsibilities include taking them outdoors for activities such as visiting parks, accompanying them to...
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Scotch Plains, NJ

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$18/hr
I help guiding the students with special needs in Kumon also took care a boy ( 7-9 years old ) for 2 years with autism.
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Child Care Worker

West Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Vanessa! I have 10 + years of babysitting experience. I am an excellent date night sitter, or a weekend sitter when you need to go out and run errands. I can assist cleaning, feeding, and homework assignments. I have experience with working with special needs children. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early...
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I'm Mia

Livingston, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a nanny with over **4 years of experience** caring for children from **newborns to 17 years old**. I have worked with infants, toddlers, pre-teens, and teenagers, adapting to their needs at every stage of development. I love creating a safe, fun, and educational environment where children can learn and grow with...
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Am A 30 Year Old Female I'm This Field For 4 Year

Irvington, NJ

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is chantau, I am a certified home health aid care giver . I am very friendly kind and loving, like meeting new people . and willing to learn new things , surely will do a task that is assigned me when given , am good at transferring patience to wheelchair, bed bath , care for special needs , etc... am open to get to...
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Experienced Part-Time Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

Hillside, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello, I am the oldest of four children, all of my brother's have speech impediments, as well as the youngest two having ADHD. I am familiar with autism, ADHD, ADD, and a few others. I am fun-loving, kind, upbeat, cheerful, responsible, and patient. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have current references. I enjoy...
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Best Nanny Ever

Watchung, NJ

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have cared for children with special needs and without. I find working with children very rewarding and fun. I learn and grow with the children, and we have fun together. I am flexible with schedule changes.
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Dunellen, NJ

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$15/hr
Previously instituted thorough quality care and direct/indirect supervision to perform client observations. Documented behaviors for adolescent residents in compliance with state regulations while working as a team to construct enjoyable activities that enhance social development.
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Summer Nanny

Westfield, NJ

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$30/hr
7 years experience
During the school year I am a special education teacher. I have worked with children any where from 1-year-old to 21 years old. I have worked with students with a wide range of disabilities as well. In past summers I have worked at summer camps as well as babysat.
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Home Health Aide

Roselle, NJ

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a caring individual who is self motivated. I love taking care of others. I have over 15 years of experience in taking care of the elderly and individual with disabilities. I provide companionship support & personal care. I'm highly experience in performing all activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing,...
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Experienced And Compassionate In-Home Caregiver

Elizabeth, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I'm a dedicated caregiver companion with over 10 years of experience in senior care. I specialize in providing compassionate in-home companionship that helps clients feel comfortable and supported in their own homes. My services are focused on companion, sitter, and caregiver duties, assisting...
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Brigitte D.'s Photo

Orange, NJ

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$34/hr
10 years experience
Feed and bathe patients, cared for elderly patients, maintained a sanitary area, interacted with patients, prepared snacks for lunch and attend the needs of the patients. I am passionate about what I do because it brings me joy taking care of other people knowing that I am helping them.
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