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Dyanne S.

Tenafly, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Dyanne I live in Tenafly II am very responsible caring organized woman I have a daughter 21 in college and a son 12 in 7th grade. I will love to help out with your family I would treat them as if they are my own with love and respect
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Dreyah J.

Tenafly, NJ

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this fulfilling career. As a patient, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I have up to...
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Tiasha R.

Part-time Care Giver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...

Care Member says "My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will get down on...

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Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
For over 14 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My passion lies in providing reliable childcare and supporting families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and...

Erica K. says "Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at keeping our kids...

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Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Bronx, NY

3.7(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...

Care Member says "Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Jillene F.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.

Joanne I. says "I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short...

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Bettina I.

I Was A Nanny And A Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
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I have an experience with elderly care, nanny/babysitting job and housekeeping. For child care experience: I have 3 years of experience to kids ages 7months to 8 years old. What I do: - prepare meals - bathe/shower - light housekeeping - kids laundry - arrange playdates and fun activities (basketball/playground) -...

Alex A. says "People person and very much reliable. We love her!"

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 3-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Valerie J.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the home health field, I provide compassionate, dependable, skilled care to individuals and families seeking high-quality support. My background includes extensive work with the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals with special needs, ensuring each person receives...
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Ashley N.

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi everyone my name is Ashley, I have been working in childcare for 12 years. When I first began I was working in a Preschool setting as well as part time nannying through college. For 3. 5 years I worked as an assistant teacher in district 75 working with special needs children ranging in ages 8-20 years old. My days were not...
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Ana H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!

Liza F. says "I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to...

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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 36-year-old living and working in New York City. For the past 2 years, I was working as a SETSS provider where I provided individual support to children with disabilities. While I am teaching part-time right now, I also enjoy other opportunities to work with children. It is most important to me to...
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Brittany T.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

Lavinia M. says "Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became...

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Tiasha R.

My toddler gets SO excited when he hears a knock at the door and is pretty bummed if it isn’t Tiasha! She is an awesome caregiver who will...

- Care member

Laura C.

Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at...

- Erica K.

Celia G.

Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her.

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