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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lyndhurst, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Lyndhurst, NJ
Sonia C.
Cliffside Park, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two looking for a full time position. I love working with kids and have over 9 years of experience caring for children. My daughters are 9 and 7 and I absolutely adore being a mother. I've also worked for the Cliffside park board of education specializing with children with special needs. My dream is to one day...
5.0
"Sonia is amazing! We traveled to NYC for a wedding and needed a sitter for our 7-year old in the hotel -- not an ideal situation. Sonia was on-point, punctual, even brought some crafts, and our daughter loved her! 10/10 would recommend to others."
Lauryn S.
5.0
(2)
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
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of experience with babies/kids, super confident and easy going which was always great for a stressed out mama like...
Holly D.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in...
Amy M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
5.0
"Very kind, helpful, and timely "
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Cristina G.
Bloomfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Seeks To Work One On One With A Family
5.0
(1)
I have worked in an inclusive preschool setting for about seven years now in the city of Newark. During this time, I have been able to teach and connect with typically developing learners along with learners that may need extra attention. I am currently transitioning into Nanny work but am looking to work part time with a Family...
5.0
"Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match. "
Melissa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Gabriela J.
New York, NY
$32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, guys!
I'm Gabriela, Brazilian, and I'm 32 years old. I am graduated in Languages and I have been studying psychology since 2019. I have an extended experience with kids from 3 to 11 years old, as a teacher and also as a nanny. Since I have several years of experience in the education area, including experience with...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Gabriela was excellent with our baby, very reliable and eager to help. Strongly recommend."
Shaun M.
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
I'm Jessica!
I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."
Diana E.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."
Gabrielle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others' needs. She is a responsible individual who has a...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(1)
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.
3.7
(7)
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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!"
Jennifer S.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens
5.0
(2)
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
4.6
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."
Bernard R.
Alyssa M.
New York, NY
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"
linda C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lyndhurst, NJ
Sonia C.
5.0
Sonia is amazing! We traveled to NYC for a wedding and needed a sitter for our 7-year old in the hotel -- not an ideal situation. Sonia was on-point, punctual, even brought some crafts, and our daughter loved her! 10/10 would recommend to others.
- Lauryn S.
Edra M.
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 recommended.
- Fabiola B.
Dashana C.
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 skills!
- Sara K.
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of experience with babies/kids, super confident and easy going which was always great for a stressed out mama like I. Never called out sick, always on...
- Holly D.
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in many different capacities...
- Amy M.
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Ratings for Lyndhurst, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lyndhurst, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.