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Keiarah A.'s Photo

Paterson, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hi! I'm Keiarah, a caring, dependable, and experienced nanny with over 5 years of providing loving care for children from infancy through school age in addition to special needs children. I am certified in CPR also First Aid. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can learn, grow, and feel...
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Retired Pediatric Occupational Therapist With 20 Years Experience

Waldwick, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired Pediatric Occupational Therapist with 20+ experience. I've been trained in Sensory Integration, Childhood Development and specifically, how to address and manage behaviors of children on the Autistic Spectrum. I specialize in not only the child, but in parental training, for these children with very special needs.
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Sarah B.'s Photo

Hewitt, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My experiences: * Supervised and cared for children of all ages. * Provided care for special needs child with Down Syndrome * Organized activities such as tummy time, reading, baby signing, walking and music. * Sanitized and prepared bottles as well as changed and disposed diapers. * Helped with mental development as well as at...
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Kelly D.'s Photo

Riverdale, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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I am a Mom to two 17-year-old boys. I have worked with children for over 25 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will care for your child and give detailed notes of our...
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Nichole A.'s Photo

West Milford, NJ

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Companionship
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
I am ready to care for your loved one. I have 9 years experience with the elderly and have 2 years of experience with special needs adults. I have great references. I can run errands, shopping, light housekeeping, cook, help bathe and dress, help in the bathroom, medication management. Great company for your loved one. Good with...
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Medical Assistant And Home Care

Wyckoff, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in healthcare for over 25 years. I dedicated my life to helping others. It makes me feel wonderful to help someone in need.
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Christina R.'s Photo

Glen Rock, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been an elementary school social worker for the past six years. I have recently moved and am looking for temporary (now-August) nannying positions. I have been babysitting for over 15 years for children 0-14 and am CPR (adult/child/infant) certified. I am currently a licensed social worker, working towards my clinical...
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Tanya H.'s Photo

Waldwick, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field of education since 1998. I have cared for children an adults with special needs as well as working with them 1-1 in an educational setting and having them in my classroom.
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Special Needs Caretaker

Hawthorne, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years of experience working with people of all ages who have been diagnosed with special needs. From the age of 9 years old, I helped my single mother raise my 2-year-old brother who was diagnosed with autism. We struggled as a family, as there was little to no resources available regarding the autism spectrum...
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Childhood/Special Education Student With Over 10 Years Experience

Sloatsburg, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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I am currently a Montessori Teacher in New Jersey but I live in Rockland. I earned my bachelors degree from Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York where I was a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in History. I have worked with children as a camp counselor and head counselor for over 12 years in a camp. I...
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Hi, I'm Angela I Attended High School. I'm Currently Going To Bergen Community College.

Hawthorne, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I started working with kids when I was 15. I started babysitting family friends. I also have a younger cousin who has special needs that I take care of. I volunteer at camps for 5 years now and still do. In my spare time, I like to play softball, hangout with friends. I'm also a college student trying to go D1 for softball. I...
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Lorena B.'s Photo

Butler, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Lorena. I am 23 years old. I have childcare experiencing dating back 5 years. I have cared for 10+ families including experience with special needs, multiples, singles, before school care, after school care, morning care for infants, toddler care, older child care, teen care, summer care, weekend care, and more...
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Kelly S.'s Photo

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Kelly and I am an experienced early education teacher. I have been working in day cares and preschools for the past almost 20 years. I have been everything from a classroom teacher to a director of a school! I went to Montclair State University, where I graduated with a BA in Family and Child Studies and got my NJ...
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Ashley S.'s Photo

Sloatsburg, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ashley and I am a student at Dominican College. I am a Childhood/Special Education major with a concentration in History. I have worked with children as a camp counselor and head counselor for 11 years in a camp. I have also worked as an assistant dance instructor and a health director at the same camp. I also...
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Latashia H.'s Photo

Paterson, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been doing this field of work for over 18 yrs. I am experienced in working groups home nursing homes and private homes with special needs. I'm very passionate about what I do with special needs I give them TLC and encourage them that they are just like me lovable, caring, and all.
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Alexander C.'s Photo

Lincoln Park, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Alexander, and I'm a compassionate, experienced caregiver with over three years of working with children of all ages and backgrounds, from infants to school-age kids, including those with special needs and disabilities. My background includes babysitting, daycare support, special needs education, and volunteering,...
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Jill T.'s Photo

Mahwah, NJ

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$20/hr
Good Morning my name is Jill- I Live in Delray- just completed my CNA schooling- going to take my test hopefully next month to be certified- I have years of babysitting- kidsitting- senior care- I worked with a family back in NJ for about 2 months where their 10-year-old son had autism- We worked great together and I am...
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Kayla C.'s Photo

Hewitt, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have babysat several children with special needs. I have worked in occupational therapy practices, helping to assist kids with special needs to complete activities of daily living. I also worked as a paraeducator at a specialized elementary school. The program that I worked in was for children who are multiply handicapped. I...
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Susan P.'s Photo

Ramsey, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I have worked with varying degrees of special needs for 25+ years, from cognitive, behavioral as well as various degrees on the autism spectrum. I am passionate about what I do and that carries over to the person(s) I work along side with. I am by nature an extremely empathetic, compassionate and kind person. I am...
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Zolfa E.'s Photo

Wayne, NJ

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$31/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience providing elderly care, childcare, and special-needs support. Skilled in daily living assistance, safety supervision, meal prep, medication reminders, and creating a calm, structured environment. Known for patience, reliability, and strong communication with families. CPR and...
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