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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmwood Park, NJ
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ
5.0
(3)
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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Victoria K.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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!
4.1
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age...
Willing To Travel With The Family...
Sleep Training
First Aid/CPR Certification
Behavioral Management Certification
Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment
References Available
COVID-19 Safety Practice...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Leticia provided care for our infant baby girl for 2 months. She is extremely punctual, considerate and genuinely took care of our little one. She was cognizant of our family values and adapted very well to our needs and requests. However, she decided to quit...
Mohammed M.
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...
Chisom S.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
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.
Leticia J.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
10 Years Experience With Special Needs Children Ages 1-21
Feeding, Bathing, Bathroom Help
Also Daily Life Skills (Learning According To The Child's Level Of Understanding)
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.
Kayla D.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
. 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Elizabeth B.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$13-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have worked with children with special needs mostly autism for 20 years, I also cared for my beloved mother with dementia for 8 years my heart goes out to you!
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation
5.0
(1)
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
5.0
"She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "
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5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & 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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."
Jerry G.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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."
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
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, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care
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...
Karen S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, NJ
Valeria M.
5.0
Very kind, helpful, and timely
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Leticia J.
5.0
Leticia was fantastic!! She was warm kind and very caring. She was always on time, and professional. She gave us updates on the baby’s activities.. Highly Recommend!!
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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!
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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.
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Ratings for Elmwood Park, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.