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Special needs caregivers in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

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Jessica D.


Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

$43/hr10 yrs exp

Artist And Teacher

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience working as a teacher and special needs caregiver. I can help with tutoring, homeschooling, and educational assistance in-home.
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Aurela S.


Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hello there! My name is Aurela. I have been working with children age 0-12 years for over 10 years. Currently work as ABA instructor ( children with special needs) for a public school in Bergen county. I am looking for a full time summer babysitting position.
Aurela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I'm a reliable, responsible, honest, dedicated and hardworking caregiver. With 14 years experience and 3 years with special needs. I enjoy doing my work because it warms my heart.
Issarae can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

I have 10 years experience as Doctor of Medicine in my country In USA I'm still studying and planning to work in Medical Field in the future I have experience in providing compassionate care to the elderly and individuals with special needs . Skilled in basic assistance and maintaining effective communication.
Suela can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(5)

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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."

Jerry G.

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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

James T.

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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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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression. "

Jay M.

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Shanna B.


Bronx, NY

$27-29/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Assistant Teacher certification Special needs certification Autism awareness certification CPR/ first aid certification Newborn Care Specialist Certification Sleep Training Vaccinated
Shanna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She takes care of them every day after school, does pick-up, cooks for them, occasionally helps with homework and gets them ready...

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Rosemary G.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 2-year-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
Rosemary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Rosemary through Care.com when our nanny was off one day and she was able to help us in a last minute pinch. We contacted her the day before we needed care and she was very responsive in communications. She arrived on time, helped us out with a full day of...

Kate M.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."

Emily A.

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Annamarie K.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, And Creative Babysitter On The Upper West Side

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Annamarie and I have over 15 years of caregiving experience with children of all ages - from newborns to teens. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition to babysitting, I have taught music (I'm a cellist)...
Annamarie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Annamarie to watch our three-year-old daughter A. for a couple nights while traveling in LA. She was fantastic; super responsive, outgoing, and built up a great rapport with our daughter. I'm particularly thankful she was gracious enough to Face...

Anthony D.

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Grace A.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!"

Jennifer S.

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Nogaye M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time French/English Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a French/English bilingual nanny of 12 years of experience. I have academic and practical insight into child development and needs. I am experienced with multiples, special needs children. I am also a fun and highly capable language instructor. I am able to flexible hours/schedule, computer literate, and CPR certified. My...
Nogaye can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Our family just arrived in New York. As our kids only speak French, I posted a job on care.com for a fluent French and fluent English and received tens of applications, interviewed many as well. When my husband and I met Nogaye, we immediately knew she would be a...

Anne Gaelle P.

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Taryn T.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and full time nanny! I have extensive experience working with NYC, mainly UWS, families. Because of my OT and nanny experience, I am able to facilitate a rich learning environment that is fun. After all, the best kind of learning comes from play! *At the moment I am...
Taryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

Edwin F.

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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Tiffany E.


Westwood, NJ

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We're so lucky to have found Tiffany, she is a patient, kind caregiver and our kids just adore her. She's easy going and calming while also following through with any rules we set. She's also professional and on top of everything which is refreshing. I'd recommend...

David G.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought out activities. She taught while she played. Her...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Gladys C.

5.0

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

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.

Warren N.

5.0

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

- James T.

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.

Kelsey N.

5.0

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.

- Jay M.

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