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Fantasia R.

Wayne, NJ

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$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm a dependable, compassionate, and experienced caregiver with over 16 years of nannying experience, beginning at the age of 17. Throughout my career, I've cared for children of all ages, including newborns, infants, school-aged children, and twins. I also have experience supporting children with special needs, which has...
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Allendale, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have been babysitting for the last 10 years for family friends with children from ages 1 month to 10 years old. For the last year, I have worked as a Teacher's Aide in a Special Needs Preschool classrooms.
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Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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I work at a school for special needs children as a TA, occasionally a Substitute Teacher. I am looking for a way to earn more income after school. I am quite exceptional with special needs children and children in general. I feel I would also be great company for the elderly as I love to learn and grow through my interactions...
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Paterson, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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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Jen S.'s Photo

Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, babysitting and helping with school. I have been babysitting my special needs sister with Down Syndrome for 5 years. I am CPR certified and got babysitter certified in middle school. I love being around kids. I skilled in...
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Hewitt, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Riverdale, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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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West Milford, NJ

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Special Needs Nanny

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Recent college graduate that spent most of my high school and college days babysitting for different families. I have experience with multiple children as well as children with special needs. In college, I volunteered with special needs programs and spent my Junior and Senior year interning with Special Olympics. I am currently...
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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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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Butler, NJ

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Retired Nurse Available For Private Duty Case.

Mahwah, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I haved extensive experience in working with all different patients. I can assist with all needs of the patient and willing to assist families helping there loved one with all activities of daily living.
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Kelly S.'s Photo

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Nuria P.'s Photo

Sloatsburg, NY

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Committed to the health and well-being of the people in my care. Highly reliable and responsible. For me, following instructions and helping to improve the quality of life is paramount.
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