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Special needs caregivers in Fairfield, NJ

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Leah D.


Fairfield, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I have worked with families with multiple children, and multiple ages since I was 13. I've taken care of families mostly in the Montclair/Glenridge area, and have experience working with ADHD. I have an associate's degree in psychology, and enjoy working with children with all different unique personalities.
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Nicole L.


Fairfield, NJ

$17-22/hr

Nanny/ Home School Assistant For 12 Year Old Boy Who Has Phelan-Mcdermid Syndrom

Since May of 2020, I have been homeschooling and caring for a 12-year-old boy who has a form of autism called Phelan-McDermid syndrome. Along with helping him with his schoolwork, I help him exercise, cook for him and bath him.
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Alexandra M.


Fairfield, NJ

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Care Available

I will be graduating in May with a Master's in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I completed a full-time student teaching internship in a Special Education resource room for students in grades 1st-5th. I also student taught in 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with special needs in the self-contained...
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Alexandra M.


Fairfield, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Experienced And Caring Babysitter Available

Hello! I have my Masters in Elementary and Special Education with a concentration in English and Science. This is my ninth year of teaching, I am a K-2 Language Learning Disability teacher in Verona. I have taught in a wide variety classrooms for grades K-8; self contained, ABA, resource room and co-teaching. I worked as a group...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am the energetic mother of 4 grown children and was a caregiver for over 25 years to my brother, who I grew up with, and had Downs Syndrome. He came to live with me shortly after I married and he was an integral part of my family. I was fully responsible for every area of his life and daily care. I implemented all of his...
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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...
Farisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking...

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

3.0

(1)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha C.


Bloomingdale, NJ

$23-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible and goes above and beyond for the kids she cares for. We would not ever hire anyone else besides Sam to care for...

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Warren N.


East Orange, NJ

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

James T.

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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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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...

Irene B.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

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/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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Alivia A.


Bloomfield, NJ

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Super Helper

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"

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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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has worked with special needs children."

Carol C.

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Wendy P.


Passaic, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children. I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them. I understand how...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"From day one Wendy fit right in with our family. Our son had an instant connection with her and enjoyed being with her every day. Wendy is very easy to work with and is mature, responsible, and caring. I would definitely recommend her services. Unfortunately, B...

Nick M.

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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Digna U.


Paterson, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

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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Nashaly M.


Parsippany, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."

Hitesh M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairfield, NJ

Farisa K.

5.0

Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking skills to instantly win Araaya and...

- Care member

Samantha C.

5.0

Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible and goes above and beyond for the kids she cares for. We would not ever hire anyone else besides Sam to care for our son. Our son also has special...

- Care member

Warren N.

5.0

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Michele S.

5.0

Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family.

- Priscila V.

Lucia R.

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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