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Special needs caregivers in Fairview, NJ

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Ana G.


Fairview, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I have assist pt with bipolar disorder autism I like helping others special he most vulnerable. I worked before in a rehabilitation center for mental illness.
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Antonia L.


Fairview, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Children , Elderly Or Pets A lot Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an extremely attentive , reliable and organized mature woman . I not only am an experienced mom for many years . I truly enjoy children and I also love animals ! I am also very clean and conscientious. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages and with all types of pets . My schedule is flexible , so I can be...
Antonia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sarah R.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

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I have 3 years of experience with gerontology. I have also worked in several nursing homes as an HHA and a CNA. I also work with special needs kids.
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Alexis G.


New York, NY

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months. We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well. Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was...

Mo O.

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Ariel S.


Hackensack, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Career

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel was amazing. She started the week my father died and it life was in chaos. She Helped take care of my daughter and 2 dogs. She jumped right in and was able to handle my daughters busy activity schedule. She did errand and little things around the...

Rebecca N.

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Camila F.


Jersey City, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Babysitter

I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.
Camila can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Camila is a very trustworthy and caring person. She has worked for me and my family several times and is always punctual, professional, and kind. She is amazingly talented with children and is able to handle herself in any situation. I would highly recommend Camila...

Jennifer M.

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Mary Michael Q.


Brooklyn, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
Mary Michael can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner...

Ira W.

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is Exceptional!

I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
Suprina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suprina is absolutely wonderful. She was a fully-time nanny for my 1-year old. She was incredibly caring, dedicated, and professional. The most reliable and trustworthy person you can have in your home. Suprina was so intentional and thoughtful about encouraging...

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Ingrid C.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her!"

Jenny L.

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Amaris C.


Fort Lee, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...
Amaris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her. In my opinion she would make a great addition to any family looking for professional childcare."

Preto G.

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Shannon K.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long walks with my four kids. With our kids, I trust her just...

Diane C.

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Elizabeth R.


Brooklyn, NY

$50-56/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why!...

Michele R.

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Edra M.


New York, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Edra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly...

Fabiola B.

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."

Khalifa S.

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Danielle B.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Danielle’s responsible, loving and fun personality shines when she’s with children! She truly cares about children’s wellbeing and loves her job! "

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Kayme M.


Bronx, NY

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny To The Rescue!

Hello, I'm Kayme Working M-F as paraprofessional, I have my own after school class so a lot of experience with homework and extra curricular activities. I also have major experience with newborns and toddlers and special needs children. I listen very careful to directions and actions needed for them, as well as helping them...
Kayme can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kayme has made my transition back to work SO much easier. I truly feel like we hit the jack pot having Kayme as our Nanny. Kayme has a very calming presence that our entire family has benefited from. In addition to taking remarkable care of my two boys, Kayme has...

Ashley M.

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Sabina D.


Brooklyn, NY

$18-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old, I am very clean-cut, bubbly, very responsible, and positive. I grew up with children all around me, of all ages. I am fully vaccinated and have years of experience with caring for infants, groups of children, and special needs toddlers. I am a recent graduate from The New School where I graduated top of my...
Sabina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"As other moms can relate, it is not easy to find a caregiver who you like and your child connects with. Sabina is the very first babysitter that I worked with via Care.com. She met and exceeded my expectations. Sabina came early meet us and put in effort to make my...

Remya T.

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Ralph T.


Elmhurst, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Ralph. I grew up with my grandmother and the elderly in my family while my parents worked overseas, which made me grow close and have a soft spot for our elders. I love being a caregiver because it makes me fulfilled to care and help someone on a personal level. I have experience as a caregiver in New York for...
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Jessica S.


Astoria, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Montessori & REI Trained Nanny With Neverending Songs And Energy!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She supports their social emotional development with a generosity of spirit through play. She has normalized our days...

Evanice P.

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Jennifer F.


Middle Village, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is...

Jodi D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairview, NJ

Alexis G.

5.0

We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months. We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well. Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was such an important element to me...

- Mo O.

Ariel S.

4.0

Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to accommodate. On time and gives notice. She is great with our 10 month old very caring and soothing. Plays well with the baby and is very good at...

- Mark H.

Camila F.

5.0

Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would definitely recommend her to others!

- Joanne E.

Mary Michael Q.

5.0

Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of us got home. She also frequently helped with dinner and bedtime when needed. She quickly...

- Ira W.

Suprina B.

5.0

We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!

- Catherine W.

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