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Elizabeth A.

Experienced D.O.E. Certified Nanny Fulltime Only

Monroe, NY

4.7(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Certified Para Professional since 2008 Department of Education district 75. Other Certifications include: CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Infectious Disease, and Shaken Baby, Mandated Reporter, and Lock Down Safety. I have worked with students in school setting and Private in home care. I have assisted students...

Christina F. says "Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them as if they...

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Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...

Jeanne D. says "I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive...

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Seasoned Professional Nanny

Butler, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I began my journey going to a vocational High school where I not only had my regular academics but I was able to get a head start on my career that I would be doing after I graduated . I was able to get first hand experience with newborns all the way up to the Kindergarten class. Once High school was over I extended my education...

Care Member says "Valerie has been with us almost daily for the past 2.5 years. She is dependable and my kids absolutely love her! We highly recommend her. "

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College Student

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
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$48/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...

Laura F. says "Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"

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Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Newton, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...

Care Member says "Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina...

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Nanny And Babysitter

Newton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked as a Nanny and babysitter since 2004 to present. I take care from newborn and up, Attend to infants' basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Drive them to school or activities, Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning...

Reinaguardado G. says "Heidi is extremely responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. In addition, she is great with kids of any age group. She's kind and always fun to be...

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Active And Fun Sitter

Newton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have 20+ years of experience including CPR and first aid training as a previous medical professional. I have experience with infants all the way up to preteen. Babies are held often, needs attended quickly and age appropriate sensory play provided to give them an enriched and engaging environment. As they grow (or older...

April L. says "Kristi is very competent and great with kids of all ages. She's kind and caring."

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Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Oak Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Lake Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born. I have a lot of...

Richard K. says "Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him....

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Caregiver

Port Jervis, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I've been working with the special needs and elderly population for over 20 years. Working with these populations are challenging at times, however, I do get a sense of personal satisfaction at the end of the day, knowing that I had a positive impact on someone else's life.
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Special Needs

Newton, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Throughout my years I've worked with many people that have diverse needs. Each person is unlike the next and with my experience I'm able to help conquer the daily challenges. With my communication skills and my ability to build trusting relationships I'm able to help during difficult times and everyday life.
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Direct Support Professional

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
transportation
+ 1 more
Taking care of elderly/ special needs adults. Worked for two years as DSP taking care of meal prep, errands, personal hygiene and preparing medicine.
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Experienced Caregiver

Matamoras, PA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 15 years of experience. I started working as a camp counselor as a teenager, and then went on to work with children with special needs. I was a live-in nanny for two families over the past 10 years. I can help with light housekeeping and cooking/meal preparation.
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Experienced Babysitter Available Evenings

Lafayette, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 20 years experience heading the youth program at my church in Bergen county. This includes working with age groups six months to 21 years old. I currently work in elementary education right here in Sussex county. Working and interacting with youth is one of the greatest joys in my life. I have experience...
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LMT & Also Educator For Young Children

Mount Arlington, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have babysat & been live-out nanny before, am LMT by training but currently searching for full time work and/or part-time pet care job. I have done lots of volunteering in the past, & am CPR/1st Aid/AED certified. I have worked in several different educational settings w/special needs & non-special needs students from ages 0 -...
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Butler, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Lorena, and I have much experience with childcare. Since I began sitting, I have sat for 4+ families with children ranging ages 0-15. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and older children, as well as children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, Asperger's, allergies (tree nut, epipen), etc. If...
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Babysitter And Senior Care

Suffern, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Barbara, I am 47 years old . I am a very reliable and responsible person. I am very caring, loving and friendly. I have 10+ years experience in child care and elderly care. Also have experience caring for special needs children. I have my own car with clean driving record. Reference upon request.
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Nanny

Suffern, NY

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$18/hr
I have been a nanny for over 10 years. I really enjoy bonding with children and their families. I also have experience with special needs children.
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Southfields, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in group homes where the clients had developmental disabilities, autistic, deaf, blind, mute etc.
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Middletown, NY

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$18/hr
Hi my name is Luz G. I'm a 23-year-old esthetician with RA looking for a side hustle. I'm big on positive thinking since changing my perspective I've been able to deal with my RA symptoms and minimize flare ups.

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

Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth creates a special relationship with each child and is great with articulating their individual care and needs. She cares for them...

- Christina F.

Carlee M.

I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She...

- Jeanne D.

Valerie V.

Valerie has been with us almost daily for the past 2.5 years. She is dependable and my kids absolutely love her! We highly recommend her.

- Care member

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