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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bergenfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Bergenfield, NJ
5.0
(2)
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "
Marianne M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County***
Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
Tracey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We are beyond lucky to have had Tracey as our night nurse and special occasion caretaker for our newborn baby girl. Tracey is not only knowledgeable about everything having to do with babies, she is thoughtful in her approach. As a new mom I felt immediately at...
Nicole P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."
Carla H.
My name Sandra, I feel that I can be a special care provider because, of my experience in healthcare and my love of people, I am a caring and compassionate person who will make a difference in a special person's life. Thanking you for your consideration.
I'd describe my personality as I am a kind, responsible, punctual, charitable person. trustworthy, respectful, empathetic
I like caring for people with special needs because
I'm looking for a job that I am looking for a job that meets my expectations. Giving and receiving
I started caring for people with special needs...
Suewaine C.
Bergenfield, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I'm Suewaine, I look forward to working with you and your loved ones soon! I have over 12 years experience working with children and adults with disabilities. I personally know how hard and rewarding this work is. I'm a very caring and optimistic person. I have experience working with Group homes and State DDD facilities....
Merita T.
Bergenfield, NJ
$24/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Merita (or Rita)! I Am Excited To Join Your Family!
Hello, my name is Merita (or Rita)! I have prior experience in a daycare for seven years and babysitting for another eight years. At the daycare I did one-on-one with special needs children. During my years of childcare, I have experience with children from the age of 2 months old to 13 years old.
I am fluent in three...
Merita can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am an experienced, nurturing, and highly organized childcare provider with 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion lies in supporting children's growth and development, fostering a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.
I am patient and calm, yet creative and imaginative, with a knack...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lisa R.
Harrington Park, NJ
$19-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...
Diane O.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years,
Alicia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!"
Becky R.
4.0
(1)
I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."
Emily A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Eleanora has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."
Cate K.
Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a hard working, caring and loving person. She is someone I can always rely on and I never worry about leaving kids with her. I would recommend her to any and everyone. She is fun and creative but also sets rules that make the environment safe and fun as...
Erin M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum.
*Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "
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5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well.
As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ariel is an extremely reliable and attentive care provider. She has a lot of energy, is very attune to the needs of the children she is watching and makes sure to provide a safe, fun environment. I would definitely hire Ariel in the future! "
Rachael S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
Brazil can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Brazil is a very reliable employee. She worked a very flexible schedule which was very helpful and works extremely hard."
Diamond W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."
Michelle L.
Digna U.
Paterson, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
5.0
"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise.
Very thankful we have her."
Anne H.
Jazzia F.
Bronx, NY
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years.
I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
Jazzia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ms. Jazzia has been a pleasure to work with. She has a background in education and we have been working for the department of education over 7. In addition, she has a master’s in counseling. She is mature, dependable, caring, individual. She care about safety and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bergenfield, NJ
Tracey G.
5.0
Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly loved him and treated him with...
- Alayne G.
Tracey G.
5.0
As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but also with my husband and I as new parents who had no idea what we were doing. She came on time, made herself at home and was a pleasure to be around...
- Christina D.
Tracey G.
5.0
I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no aide should be sleeping on their...
- Karen S.
Lisa R.
5.0
Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else this was a priceless gift to have Her...
- Diane O.
Alicia M.
5.0
She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!
- Becky R.
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Ratings for Bergenfield, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Bergenfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.