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Find special needs caregivers in Fair Lawn, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fair Lawn, NJ

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Fair Lawn, NJ

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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

4.8

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful asset to any age group of children. She strikes me as being...

Doris S.

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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: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
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Melissa J.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time RBT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently I am an RBT (registered behavior technician) which means I work with kids who are on the spectrum, autistic, trauma or problematic behaviors. My work background is as follows: From 2015 to present Day 2024 *I worked for Norwalk Public schools in CT as an ABA therapist for an agency and then as a Bilingual...
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Brian P.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

DSP

Hello! My name is Brian, and I am a dedicated caregiver and Direct Support Professional (DSP) with extensive experience caring for individuals with diverse needs. As an aspiring Occupational Therapy (OT) student, I am passionate about helping others and understand the challenges faced by individuals with physical and mental...
Hi, I have 5 years experience of work with elderly. I worked for dementia, Alzhaimer and diabetic patients. I can housekeeping, medication managment, meal prep. I Have clean driver licence. I am young and energetic and love communication, pets, reading books. I am non-smoker and patient. References are available upon request.
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Dorit B.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years of experience, 14 of them being with one family of 3 and another 6 years with two children (one with special needs). I am dedicated, caring, trustworthy, and excited to work with children. I have experience with newborn twins, teens, and children on the spectrum. I have many great references that would be...
Dorit can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Linda A.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Mother And Caretaker Looking For Full-time Nannying Position

Hello parents of Care. com! I am currently looking for full-time nannying positions. I have two children myself and am fully equipped to care for your little ones! I have cared for children with health complications and special needs as well, so I am able to handle a variety of situations. I have excellent references and can...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brenda F.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

I am a responsible, caring and experienced childminder in the care and education of children of different ages. My focus is on providing a safe, fun and educational environment where the little ones can grow, learn and feel protected. I adapt to the individual needs of each child, paying special attention to their interests,...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CNA

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Mallery D.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Since I was in high school, I have been a camp counselor, babysitter, and tutor for individuals aged 3-30. As a camp counselor with Camp Veritans Day Camp, I was responsible for children aged 4-13 daily, and frequently won staffer of the week. While there, I also received experience with campers with special needs and basic...
Mallery can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
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Melissa C.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$15-20/hr

Part-time Babysitter

I have always loved working with children. I first volunteered at my elementary school's after care program, for the service learning program at my high school. In high school I also did the Child Care Program, which was teaching preschoolers. Now in college, I am majoring in Family Science and Human Development. I also work at...
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Montana A.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Montana! I am 25 years old. I am very outgoing and responsible who loves to spend time with children. I have watched my three younger brothers that I have experience with watching and caring for all my life. Also, experienced with younger children as well, I take care of my 2-year-old cousin occasionally. I am in...
Montana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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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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.

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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Noelle S.


Englewood, NJ

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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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:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Luciana was so wonderful and sweet with our baby (who was not at all easy to care for!). She was responsive and professional and I would absolutely hire her again."

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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: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents. Everything she did was with a smile. Had my parent's...

Spiro P.

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Heather W.


Ridgewood, NJ

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
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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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fair Lawn, NJ

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.

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...

- Care member

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.

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.

Christina S.

5.0

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

- Kiara G.

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Ratings for Fair Lawn, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fair Lawn, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.