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Colleen F.

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....

Care Member says "We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is...

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Bloomingdale, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I've worked with Elderly patients with dementia, People with special needs, And pets for several years.
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Bloomingdale, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Because I Have Kids

Randolph, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Certified Home Health Aide can work with elderly people and give all dialy living assistance and special needs kids
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Butler, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Direct Support Professional

Butler, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 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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Certified Special Education Teacher And Certified Medical Assistant

Denville, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing and caring female looking for Summer part or full time to care for your children I am a certified teacher with a Degree in Early Childhood Education , Certified Medical Assistant , and ABA trained to work with Autistic and children with special needs. I have a great passion and love of working with children of all ages...
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Fun And Flexible Tutor/Baby-Sitter Available

Bloomingdale, NJ

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$10/hr
9 years experience
I have worked with many children with disabilities in camps, schools, and in the the home, but I have mainly worked with children with Autism. I also have a brother who has Autism. I am trained in ABA and I am a certified elementary/special education teacher.
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Wharton, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi Families! I am a current kindergarten teacher with 11 years of childcare experience and 5 years of teaching in grades prek- 2nd (3 years of experience working with special needs). I have a dual degree in elementary and special education. I am looking for tutoring jobs after school. If your kiddo needs academic support in...
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Randolph, NJ

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$27/hr
I graduated from Penn State University in 2023 majoring in Communications Sciences and Disorders and minoring in Human Development and Family Studies to then attend Montclair State University where I will be receiving my Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology in the winter of 2026. For my final semester, I will be working...
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Denville, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Nicole and I'm a mom to a beautiful 19-month-old baby girl! I have over 4 years experience as an ABA Therapist, and 6 years experience as a Full-Time Paraprofessional in schools for children with special needs. I'm looking for either a part or full time position and would love to chat about your families needs!
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Fun, Professional, Creative Childcare Provider

Randolph, NJ

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$28/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a kind, patient, and imaginative person who has approximately 5 years of experience working with children from ages 18 months to 17 years old. I also have over 10 years working with children on the spectrum and with other special needs. My approach to childcare prioritizes safety, fun, and opportunities to learn and...
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Butler, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a Special Education Aide working with special needs children. I have experience as a classroom aide as well as a personal aide. I am passionate about these children as they are unique and beautiful in their own ways. They make me very happy when I work with them.
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Boonton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I had the wonderful privilege of directly being responsible for the direct care of 12 middle school aged girls who came from diverse backgrounds. Majority of these girls came from broken homes and poverty.
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Certified Medical Assistant Early Childhood Education And Special Ed. ABA Trained

Denville, NJ

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Nurturing and loving female years of experience working with children with special needs , learning disabilities, and Autism Passion for caring for children and adults of all ages Looking for lovely family to care for part or full time , flexible hours
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Part Time Caregiver With Extensive Special Needs Experience

Randolph, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district working with students with autism and other disabilities. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with...
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Denville, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Nicole and I have over 4 years experience as an ABA Therapist, and 6 years experience as a Full-Time Paraprofessional in schools for children with special needs. I'm also a mom to a beautiful baby girl. I also have experience with seniors and have volunteered at a nursing home. I'm looking for either a part or...
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Sparta, NJ

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Part-time nanny based in NJ with a degree in education in Brazil and over than 5 years of school work experience with children from 2-10 years old. 1. 5 years of experience as an au pair in NY. Experienced with structured routines, school transportation, and supporting children with and without special needs. Reliable driver,...
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Caring Babysitter Looking For A Summer Job

Morris Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Brianna and I am currently a junior at Arcadia University where I play on the women's soccer team. Throughout my high school career, I worked with special needs children through a tutoring position and club at my school. I have also worked with children ages 4-14 at a Camp. I have babysat for various family...
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Parsippany, NJ

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$18/hr
I am looking to care! A student and healthcare professional with good energy and responsibility and care. I have medical experience
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