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My son was diagnosed with autism so I understand everything every parent go through . I am ready to help and start as soon as possible
7+ years of experience with developmental disabilities community. Contract as well with NJ DDD. I'm great at improving gait ( walking ability)
and proper biomechanics(how the body moves). Doctor of Physical Therapy
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. My name is Esther and I can help you with activities of the daily living. I am certified and I have experience. Please consider interviewing me. Thank you.
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- $15/hr
My name Mikela. for special need kids you have to be patient with child special. you have speak slow and clear. do not do not yell at them. that is not good. I will very much love to do this I love kids. Thank you MA
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Vanessa! I have 10 + years of babysitting experience. I am an excellent date night sitter, or a weekend sitter when you need to go out and run errands. I can assist cleaning, feeding, and homework assignments. I have experience with working with special needs children. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! I've been babysitting for over six years, caring for kids ranging from 5 months to 15 years old, including those with special needs. My experience also includes working as a swim instructor, which has taught me patience, adaptability, and how to create a safe and fun environment for children.
As a recent graduate of USC who...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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Hi! My name is Amy, and caring for children has always been at the heart of who I am. I bring years of hands-on experience working with children of all ages- as a childcare assistant, youth counselor, swim instructor, behavior technician, paraprofessional and now as a dedicated caregiver.
Whether it's helping little ones build...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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I've been caring for children since I was 19.
As a CPR-trained teacher, I bring both structure and fun, balancing gentle guidance with patience and warmth.
I have experience with toddlers and up , as well as children with special needs. I'm confident in everything from diaper changes and bedtime routines to homework help and...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework.
I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom.
Excited to hear from you! :)
Care Member says "Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...
Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Hitesh M. says "Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
Hillside, NJ
5.0(1)
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- $25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...
Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...
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- $17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications
Assist my patients in the bathroom
I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them
Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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- $29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi my name is Kimberly. I'm looking for a position where I can bring my 10-month-old son & 2. 5-year-old son as well. I really enjoy teaching & helping all children in their development. I have a true passion for what I do. Having another child with yours not only gives a playmate for social learning opportunities, it also...
Caroline B. says "Kim was our beloved nanny who made a big impact on our lives. She watched both our 3 year old daughter and 6 month old son. She's extremely interested...
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
meal prep
errands
dementia
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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...
Nancy B. says "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...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...
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The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of November 2025
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Olivia M.
Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper
- Former Member A.
Tara P.
Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!
- Care member
Emily C.
She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with...
- Manasi C.
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