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Brielle C.


Hillsdale, NJ

$19-24/hr9 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Brielle, a caring and reliable babysitter with 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I love creating fun and safe environments where kids can learn, play, and grow. Whether it's playtime, homework help, or bedtime stories, I'm here to make sure your child feels happy and cared for! Hope to hear back...
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Kristen P.


Hillsdale, NJ

$25-28/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time Or Full-Time

Hi! I'm Kristen. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree at Kean University. I was previously employed at a preschool as the head infant room teacher for 5 years. I have 20+ years of experience and with children of all ages ranging from 6 weeks-12 years+, as well as experience with special needs and twins. I am certified in...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mia S.


Hillsdale, NJ

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

I've worked with kids for 5 years, caring for children ages 2-9, including those with special needs. My experience includes meal prep, daily routines, fun activities, house-chores, helping with pets, and bedtime. I'm CPR and Babysitting certified, and I have my own car for transportation. I'm patient, responsible, and a great...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Ellie was a wonderful, caring, responsible caregiver for my mom. She was knowledgeable in all aspects of senior care and helped us with my mom and all her needs. I would highly recommend her to another family."

Bernice T.

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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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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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Yuri C.


Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Qualified Speech Therapist With 6 Years Of Experience In My Country (Colombia)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny expert with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
Yuri can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She truly is INCREDIBLE!"

Amanda B.

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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: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years,
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!"

Becky R.

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

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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."

Care member

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Lisa R.


Harrington Park, NJ

$19-40/hr1 yrs exp

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...

Diane O.

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "

Aimee S.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "

Marianne M.

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Karine K.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

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

Special Needs Care

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.

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Brian C.


Yonkers, NY

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Male Caregiver

Hi, I'm a passionate child caregiver with a heart for making a positive impact in the lives of children. For the past two years, I've been dedicated to taking care of children with special needs, gaining invaluable experience in providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive environment. With a background as a summer...
5.0
"Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from shooting baskets, to speaking about his day and how he’s feeling, working on his homework with him, and much...

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Loving Grandma filling in time slots I'm not with clients. Professional Behaviorist for Autism Spectrum. 40 yrs non-profit management w/ direct care for all ages. Previous owner Special needs childcare/pre-school, 6 yrs Youth Minister, 25 yrs domestic violence families, DOJ Senior Supervisor, 30 yrs Foster Parent/Respite....
Robyne can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyne has been the perfect babysitter for our 2.5 year old boy on many occasions. She is very knowledgeable about caring for young ones. So we feel very comfortable with her knowing how to best care for our son. She is also very patient, especially with our high...

Christina C.

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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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Carlee M.


Mahwah, NJ

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care

Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...
Carlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive to my job inquiries before she finished her college semester and was ready to work with my family once she got...

Jeanne D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hillsdale, NJ

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.

Gladys C.

5.0

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

- Julie C.

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.

Tiffany E.

5.0

We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.

- Gabriela M.

Yuri C.

5.0

Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She truly is INCREDIBLE!

- Amanda B.

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