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Special needs caregivers in Cliffside Park, NJ

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Stephanie L.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$23-28/hr • 2 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

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Compassionate and dedicated Behavior Technician with a passion for helping individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
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Brianna S.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi there! I'm Brianna, a 27-year-old currently enrolled in asynchronous online classes for my bachelor's degree in communications. Previously, I worked as an event coordinator at NYU. I have a solid 8 years of experience working with children, having been involved in daycares, summer camps, and even a preschool for kids with...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Zhanna B.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Responsible, organized and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. Completed the following trainings: AMAP; First Aid; CPR and AED for Adult/Child; Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviors. Always loving, warm and kind to children. Non-smoker and animal lover.
Zhanna can also help with: Meal prep
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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

3.0

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
Jillian can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...

Katerina S.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole, or NiNi as our twins called her, was outstanding. She worked and lived in our home for 3 years - until the twins started preschool. She was extraordinarily adept with early childhood development and was resourceful to ensure that our kids were extremely...

Frederick A.

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Bellie T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Career

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Caring and multi-talented. Converses and engages well. "

April B.

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Eka B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

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Camila F.


Jersey City, NJ

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.
Camila can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would definitely recommend her to others!"

Joanne E.

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Cheryl W.


Bronx, NY

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

If you're looking for someone to actually love your children here I am. I am a high experienced nanny. For five years of experience. My family is relocating because of COVID. I've been with them long term and now I'm looking for a new family to love. I was a newborn specialist and then I became a nanny. I do light housekeeping,...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing nanny who started working with us when our son was 2.5 months old. Within a few days, she was able to identify our baby's cues regarding hunger and tiredness and addressed his needs accordingly. My son had been resisting taking a bottle around...

Richi G.

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Melissa M.


Bronx, NY

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is an excellent childcare provider (and can also help with pets/training). She is confident, engaging and thoughtful. I highly recommend her and would be happy to speak to anyone on the phone as a reference (at her behest) to provide more information and...

Pierre C.

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Samantha L.


New York, NY

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
Scott can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to babysit over the summer. Scott jumped at the...

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Anita D.


Brooklyn, NY

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call, Anita was warm, responsive, obviously very experienced, and put this very anxious mama at ease. Upon arrival,...

Dana L.

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Brittany G.


West New York, NJ

$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.
5.0
"Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the time spent with her! Brittany does not simply sit and watch television, ignoring our children but always...

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Kelliann D.


Brooklyn, NY

$27-50/hr

Part-time Or Occassional Help

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids and have been babysitting since age 12. I am patient, playful, and kind. I have worked in homes, schools and therapeutic environments with children of diverse needs. I have also nannied and been a special needs caregiver for many years. I have a lot of experience with adhd and Autism. I am passionate...
Kelliann can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kellinann spent an afternoon with our special needs daughter and was just lovely - calm, competent, and ready to play. I would absolutely hire her again."

Sally J.

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Rebecca H.


Bronx, NY

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Drama Teacher Seeking Afternoon Care/Tutoring Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rebecca was a wonderful caretaker for our three kids (3, 5, and 7). School pickup, after school activities, homework help, play dates and everything in between. Dependable and trustworthy. Caring and fun."

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Rubi R.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Rubi R. From Bronx, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....
Rubi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual,...

Christopher D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cliffside Park, NJ

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.

Jillian G.

5.0

Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never figure that out). It was also...

- Katerina S.

Sandra B.

5.0

It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...

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Nicole T.

5.0

She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...

- Marwan H.

Bellie T.

5.0

The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...

- Jane B.

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