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Find special needs caregivers in Jersey City, NJ that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Jersey City, NJ
Experienced nanny of 10+ years working with children ranging in ages from 5 months to 9 years, including child with special needs. Very flexible working with my families schedules/hours and routines. Very caring, creative and fun personality! Open to light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, potty training, etc. Normal schedules...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Hi! I am moving to New York in December to continue my career as a nanny. With seven years of experience, I have cared for children ranging from three months to 10 years old, including two years as a day care teacher, 1 1/2 year as a nanny & time spent caring for special needs children ages 3 years old to 21 years old. My...
Hanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Malonnie B.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Malonnie, I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a background in early childhood development coursework and have completed both First Aid and CPR training
I'm currently a toddler teacher age 2-3 :)
I'm known for my ability to engage...
Malonnie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Deanna G.
Jersey City, NJ
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, down to earth, patient
I like working with kids because it's rewarding and fun.
I started working with kids when I was 16. It began as babysitting and turned in a professional nanny career. I also have 3 years of teaching experience. I have worked with special needs, infants, and...
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Huleymatu B.
Jersey City, NJ
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Huley. I am a 23-year-old from New York City (now living in Jersey City). I have 3+ years of experience caring for children (including those with special needs). I have volunteered at a daycare center and have worked as a professional tutor for students (up to high school age).
I am a very patient and outgoing...
Huleymatu can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Truphena G.
Jersey City, NJ
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Truphena, I do also go by Tru. I am 20 years old and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with experience in caring for children with special needs. Having an autistic sibling whom I have taken care of for the majority of my life has helped me acquire skills that I find important especially when taking...
Truphena can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Aisha B.
Jersey City, NJ
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have worked as a teacher for 5 years
Also worked with special needs kids for 2 years as an ABA therapist
I am a quick learner and love to work with the kids
Aisha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am currently employed as a teacher assistant, specializing in aiding children with multiple disabilities plus deaf, whose ages range from 3 to 15. I have acquired significant experience working with students who are both deaf and blind. In addition to my professional responsibilities, I am a devoted mother to two children,...
Natasha can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Tamika B.
Jersey City, NJ
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been a loving, caring, passionate home care worker for over 10 yrs. I love people especially the elderly.
Taking care of them and their special needs. It's a passion of mine since I was very young.
Tamika can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have many siblings I've cared and still care for all the time. I have a brother with autism that I've babysat, fed, and cared for since birth. I also have done years of volunteer work with special needs children since I was 13 (2007). I love children. I enjoy making smart and fun games, teaching the child ( children )...
Shay-leen can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Gabriela Cruz, I'm a chha with CPR/BLS certifications, I work with patients with dementia's, Alzheimer's, special needed and any senior care. I'll do my best to help others and I hope I can help you soon !!!
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only**
My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole, or NiNi as our twins called her, was outstanding. She worked and lived in our home for 3 years - until the twins started preschool. She was extraordinarily adept with early childhood development and was resourceful to ensure that our kids were extremely...
Frederick A.
Warren N.
East Orange, NJ
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."
James T.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
Nabila N.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
10 years experience as a babysitter . I speak Arabic, French and English. I have experience with special need kids.
Nabila can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a professional and hardworking person."
Mohamed H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey families - certified dual language kindergarten Hoboken teacher here, looking for some extra work. I am available for babysitting or private tutoring and also have experience working with special needs. Please feel free to contact : )
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is very dependable and we highly recommend her. She put me at ease as we were visiting friends in the area and I felt very confident with her watching our 17 month old. Highly recommend and will use next time we come visit!"
Merrin J.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I work at an early childhood center. I do not have any problems doing some light housekeeping (picking up after the children, doing dishes, occasional children' s laundry, etc.). I enjoy working with...
Kulsuma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kulsuma or "Suma!" as the kids called her was great with our 2+ and 1+ year old. She was professional from the get go, friendly, warm, and proactive in everything that she had to do with two very active toddlers whether it was changing diapers, picking up after...
Dena H.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna is generous, patient and gifted with childcare and understanding kids of all ages and needs. Kids also love her. "
Bill H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hayley worked for us years ago for a very early before-care situation. Prior to meeting Hayley, we'd been hard-pressed to keep a sitter in this position...the before-dawn start time just proved too difficult for most and they either quit after a few weeks or had to...
Theresa C.
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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 Jersey City, NJ
Nicole T.
5.0
She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible and her focus on the well-being of the children. She interacts with them in a positively reinforcing manner and teaches them through play. Given...
- Marwan H.
Warren N.
5.0
Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.
- James T.
Sharifa F.
5.0
We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!
- Steven C.
Nabila N.
5.0
Nabila cared for our daughter when she was a baby and was wonderful. They were always playing and singing and laughing. She also did our daughter's laundry, which was a huge help to use because our baby had reflux and spit up a lot. Nabila is warm and caring and thoughtful and always took direction...
- Alex C.
Allison S.
5.0
We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job, Allison's application stood out. She was very quick to respond to text and/or care.com messages and had wonderful reviews which was one of the reasons...
- Ashtia C.
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Ratings for Jersey City, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Jersey City, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.