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Find special needs caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmwood Park, NJ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ

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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "

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Aishia A.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I started working with special needs children as a young teenager. It started when I began working for a 17-year-old girl with an extremely rare condition called Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, which causes autism. The girl cannot speak and she needs assistance with just about everything she does. To most people, working with a...
Hi! I am a 22-year-old dedicated, experienced, and nurturing nanny with a background in special needs care. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with children and provide support that promotes growth and independence.
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Esmeralda S.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$22-27/hr

Help Others Help Themselves

I have a 12 years experience in taking care of people with mental disabilities. I love to help others help themselves, I also love doing activities and recreation with them.
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Elizabeth B.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Learn Create And Enjoy Being A Child!

. I've worked in a school setting for over 15 years with special needs children and young adults creating a safe fun and healthy environment in which to learn and grow I love crafts and school projects I was born here but speak Spanish read and write love baking and cooking light housekeeping and pets!!
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Kayla and I love children! I grew up always taking care of my younger cousins and I've been babysitting since I was in high school. I have over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages, as well as kids with special needs. I'm CPR certified, and intend on going back to school for child development. I can cook...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

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! :)
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

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

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Robyne was so sweet with our son. He is 14 months old and she watched him while we were in town for a family wedding. This was my first time leaving my son with a stranger, so I was a little nervous but everything went great. I would recommend Robyne for those...

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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

Julie C.

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Ariel S.


Hackensack, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Career

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel was amazing. She started the week my father died and it life was in chaos. She Helped take care of my daughter and 2 dogs. She jumped right in and was able to handle my daughters busy activity schedule. She did errand and little things around the...

Rebecca N.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

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Marketa B.


Hackensack, NJ

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Open Availability!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Marketa ; I just relocated to the area from North Carolina. I have professional experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I also gained countless experience over the past few years of being a mother to a bright well behaved 5-year-old boy. In the past I studied elementary education and I...
Marketa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at...

Andrea J.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

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, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Carla H.

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Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

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: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
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.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$23-40/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs, Senior Care

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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Christina D.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, NJ

Valeria M.

5.0

Very kind, helpful, and timely

- Care member

Tara P.

5.0

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

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.

Robyne M.

5.0

She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her.

- Care member

Gladys C.

5.0

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

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