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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elmwood Park, NJ

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ

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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

4.5

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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.

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Jillene F.


Lodi, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...

Joanne I.

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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been caring for children/ house managing for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology...
Karine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very sweet and loving babysitter- I always know I can count on her to be there when needed. I know my children are safe, and well taken care of!"

Neta F.

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
5.0
"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very professional, warm, and friendly but most of all, she...

Giselle B.

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Olivia M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

Former Member A.

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Brenda M.


West New York, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful, Bilingual Nanny Is Available With Excellent References

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A compassionate and experienced nanny with committed expertise in childcare services seeks to leverage the knowledge of child behavior in maintaining a clean, safe, and captivating atmosphere for the mental and physical growth of children also I'm willing to help with light housekeeping. I'd describe my personality as loving,...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition to our family. My son adores spending time with her. He especially loves it when she cooks. When they spend time...

Tina W.

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Stephanie S.


Little Ferry, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental health Counseling. I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years in various settings. I have worked in a summer camp, day care and as an at home therapist. I feel that working with children is essential because those are the most critical years for progress and...
5.0
"Stephanie goes above and beyond her job. Whichever it may be. She gives 110% at everything she puts her mind to. Works really well with others and liked by everyone. Always goes that extra mile to make sure everyone around her is happy and satisfied."

Robert D.

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Ann L.


Hawthorne, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have been to numerous mommy-and-me classes with Ann Marie and the boy she watches over the last year (I attend with my son). She is extremely attentive, loving and trustworthy. She treats the little boy she watches like he is her own child (everyone assumes she...

Kimberly L.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Valerie C.


Belleville, NJ

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
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Nicole C.


Paterson, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...

Nicole L.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been 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. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...

Lindsey L.

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Lyn C.


Belleville, NJ

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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Annisa F.


West New York, NJ

$22-35/hr7 yrs exp

Interest With Special Needs Care Gig Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! I'm Annisa. I'm seeking a full time live-in nanny position (open to live-out as well) with a loving family in Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County, or Bergen County, NJ. With over 6 years of experience in childcare age 3mo-10 years old and special needs care, I'm eager to join a family who needs a...
Annisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is very care and patient also punctual."

Hanna L.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

3.0

(1)

I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Rebeca C.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...
Joanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanna is generous, patient and gifted with childcare and understanding kids of all ages and needs. Kids also love her. "

Bill H.

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Jubilee R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her. She is also reliable and helpful. We appreciate having her help us with our son and also with some...

Debra M.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

***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 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...

Alayne G.

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Kelli P.


Little Falls, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
Kelli can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who...

Natalie P.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elmwood Park, NJ

Digna U.

4.0

Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she does!

- Brian J.

Jillene F.

5.0

I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend Jillene if she is needed to care...

- Joanne I.

Karine K.

5.0

Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with children and can handle herself in a variety of situations.

- Cindy S.

Andrea F.

5.0

I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Olivia M.

5.0

Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper

- Former Member A.

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Ratings for Elmwood Park, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.