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Special needs caregivers in Glen Ridge, NJ

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Sunmi J.


Glen Ridge, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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Experienced with ages: Infant, Toddler, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Alzheimer
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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanna took care of my daughter on regularly scheduled days while my husband was sick & dying. She cared for my daughter regularly for over 1 year. Joanna dealt with my daughter's ADHD, constant need for redirection, her tween attitude, as well as the emotional...

Alexs G.

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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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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Sarah D.


Garfield, NJ

$28-46/hr5 yrs exp

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

4.0
"Sarah was amazing with the kids. She brought crafts to entertain them and was always thinking of ways to make things fun for them. She was very responsible as well."

Sharon F.

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Malka S.


Union, NJ

$22-30/hr9 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Malka is one of the best babysitters/nannies we have been lucky to have. She has been taking care of our little girl since she were just a few months old, and she is now 20 months old. Malka is an incredibly warm and friendly person who always has a positive...

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"

Naomi S.

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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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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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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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"

Steven W.

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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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Gabriella P.


Union City, NJ

$27-28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I'm a 20-year-old caregiver with five years of nanny experience and one year working in a daycare/preschool setting. I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, and I pride myself on being energetic, patient, and creative. Over the years, I've built strong connections with children and...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabby is responsible and reliable and bonded with my kids so quickly. Now that my kids are older she still keeps in contact with them. She’s like an older, wiser sister to them. I really appreciate the help she gave me while raising my kids. She’s the greatest!"

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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 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician & 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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Dashana C.


Jersey City, NJ

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your...

Sara K.

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Grey C.


North Bergen, NJ

$15-25/hr14 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Hello, My name is Greys, I speak Spanish. I have a degree in early childhood education, a degree obtained, 14 years of experience in caring for children of different ages, and children with special needs with CPR certification, I am a serious, responsible, respectful person. I give all my love when starting my work. I have...
Grey can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always punctual and took care of everything she needed. She was thoughtful in coming prepared with creative ideas and...

Rosa R.

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "

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Dana J.


Union, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...

France J.

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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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Glen Ridge, NJ

Joanna F.

5.0

Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna.

- Diane M.

Jubilee R.

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 household items. We are...

- Debra M.

Tara P.

5.0

Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!

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Sarah D.

5.0

Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was going on, but I desperately needed help as a first-time mom. My friend had used Sarah in the past and told me to just "give it a shot." Wow. I fell...

- Jenna L.

Malka S.

4.0

Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...

- Care member

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