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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 $20/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and...

Judi H.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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Anabel E.


Lodi, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

Jennifer D.

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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Luciana Paula P.


River Edge, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...
Luciana Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Always present and engaged with my kids. They never want her to leave. "

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Ashley G.


North Bergen, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has a magical touch ✨ My daughter adores her! The engaging activities and frequent outings have made their time together truly special. Grateful to have met such an amazing caregiver!"

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "

Aimee S.

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Janelle R.


South Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old. I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry. I am CPR/AED certified as a...
5.0
"I am so so happy we found Janelle! Extremely punctual, great relaxed energy, very communicative. 100% a great hire your kids will love. Highly recommend!"

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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references. Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christine is a very reliable babysitter, she is always on time. She always brings activities to do with the kids. The kids are always looking forward to seeing her. She always cleans after the kids go to bed. We truly worth it!!! "

Rosa G.

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Laura C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic and Loving Nanny Seeks Position

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs life childcare provider I adore that families come in all different forms and I am pro diversity. A former teacher and flight attendant.
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
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Kaylan V.


Paterson, NJ

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaylan. I am a senior at Montclair State University studying Psychology and Child Advocacy. I have four little brothers, and the 12-year-old has severe ADHD. I've learned so much over the years, caring for my brother. And because of him, I have a special love and passion for children with ADHD, ADD, and ODD....
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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything! I am a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...

Charlotte C.

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Rosetta T.


Waldwick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie to anyone who needs some extra child care!"

Tracey W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, NJ

Eleanora Z.

5.0

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...

- Judi H.

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.

Christina S.

5.0

Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old.

- Kiara G.

Anabel E.

5.0

Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her.

- Jennifer D.

Kim G.

5.0

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does.

- Nicole M.

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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.