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Asha C.


Teaneck, NJ

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

I Give Careful Attention For Special Needs

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I've worked with children and adults with special needs. I have a few family friends with special needs as well.
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Grace A.


Teaneck, NJ

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Grace

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Hello! As the school year comes to an end, I am looking for a summer job that allows me to stay busy while still fitting my interests. I love working with children and have held various child care positions over the last 7 years including traditional babysitting, childcare in a doctors office, as well as 2 years as a...
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Christian D.


Teaneck, NJ

$39/hr9 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Christian. I have worked in the special needs field for around 9 years. I have worked with a wide age gap of young people with Autism/Asperger's, as well as Cerebral Palsy. The ages of my clients have ranged from 10 to 27 years old. I have also worked as a Teacher's Assistant in a middle school for children...

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I just graduated recently as OTA(Occupational Therapy), and currently preparing for my licensing. I love helping people (infants, adults and children with special needs). Helping is my passion. That's how I get into this field.
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Susan J.


Teaneck, NJ

$13-16/hr

Personal Caregiver

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Mature mom who successfully raised two children to adulthood. My son is 20 and on the autism spectrum. PDD/NOS. I have the patience & past experience to help in any way I am able.
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Susan J.


Teaneck, NJ

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caretaker

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I am a mature woman. Successfully raised two children 1 with special needs to adulthood. I am patient easygoing and very nurturing. I can help with whatever your family's needs may require. I have worked professionally for many families over the years performing tasks such as cleaning cooking and miscellaneous errands. I am a...
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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
5.0
"Andrea took care of my dad for a week while we travelled for vacation. He has multiple sclerosis and mainly bedridden or in a wheelchair. He has a lot of different needs and Andrea just knew what to do. She's...

Reviewed by Cindy C.

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Meriah J.


Rutherford, NJ

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Hands On Help

5.0

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Hey guys, my name is meriah. I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person. I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure. Experience with light house cleaning, Clean driving Record, Available for background check, I am a Volunteer firefighter I am CPR and first aid certified, Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"

Reviewed by Conny H.

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Melissa M.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
5.0
"Melissa is an excellent childcare provider (and can also help with pets/training). She is confident, engaging and thoughtful. I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak to anyone on the phone as a...

Reviewed by Pierre C.

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

5.0

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HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced...

Reviewed by Nancy B.

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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents....

Reviewed by Spiro P.

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

Reviewed by Care member

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Shannon K.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long...

Reviewed by Diane C.

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Rachel W.


Hastings on Hudson, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am FIRST AID Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
5.0
"My kids love when Rachel comes, and they go to sleep punctually under her care."

Reviewed by Sara C.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the...

Reviewed by Care member

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Shavelle D.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.5

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I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have nannied three wonderful kids. Volunteered at schools. And taken care and been a companion to kids with special needs. I love kids and have a high level of patience.
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Yanina V.


Bogota, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care

3.0

(3)

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I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
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Sara N.


Jersey City, NJ

$38/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am currently working as an ELA Special Education Teacher for the Board of Education, for K-12. I assist children with emotional, cognitive, physical handicap, autism and other special needs. Other than teaching, I have also been babysitting for 6 years. I started off babysitting a new born baby and was with him till he was 2...
5.0
"Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them...

Reviewed by Marissa S.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Services

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home...

Reviewed by Charlotte C.

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Carly G.


Yonkers, NY

$16-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am 20 years old and currently attend college. I have experience with babysitting children of all ages. I also have experience in caring for special needs children as I volunteer at a hospital for physically and mentally disabled children.
5.0
"We love Carly! She is reliable, responsible and very caring. We are new parents & it was hard for us to find someone that we trust with our infant daughter. Carly takes great care of her while we are at work or...

Reviewed by Trina M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Teaneck, NJ

Andrea F.

5.0

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Meriah J.

5.0

Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime

- Conny H.

Melissa M.

5.0

Melissa has been a great help, and is good with my toddler-age daughter. She is professional and dependable.

- Adam B.

Adriana M.

5.0

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is kept spotless. My Mother's final...

- Nancy B.

Gladys C.

5.0

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

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