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Special needs caregivers in Moonachie, NJ

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Seishu M.


Moonachie, NJ

$18-20/hr

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I have a 11-month-old nephew who I babysit currently throughout the week when his parents are busy. I also have had experience with some special needs kids when I did service projects in Barbados. As well as spending time with kids volunteering and doing service projects.
Seishu can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jessica W.


Moonachie, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Available

Hi my name is Jessica I'm 29 years old and have my own car. I love kids I work currently as a teacher during the school year with special needs children. I have my teaching certification. Also I have babysat before as well. I used to take two children to school in the morning, feed them and help them get dressed and would pick...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling
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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

5.0

(2)

I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Lexi to care for our kids while my husband and I went out of town for the weekend. Our kids are 7, 5, and 3. We also have a small dog. Lexi did a great job! She went above and beyond our expectations. She took the kids to the park and out to ice cream. She...

Amber H.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

Julie C.

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Eka B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Overall Skills

Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

Eka B.

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

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Bhavani P.


New York, NY

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
Bhavani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...

Karen S.

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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"

Ashleigh S.

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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: Personal care, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Lia P.


Bronx, NY

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My deep-rooted love and dedication to nurturing children have been integral to my life's journey from a young age. I aspire to not only provide exceptional care but also foster an environment where children thrive and flourish. With over 7 years of hands-on experience as a nanny, I've honed invaluable qualities including...
Lia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lia is incredibly joyful, open, and has a knack for quickly establishing a connection with children. From the first moment my little one saw her, she was immediately drawn to Lia, leading her to play and having a blast the entire time they spent together. Lia is...

Aleksandr M.

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Melissa H.


New York, NY

$100/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...
5.0
"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son feel confident with his abilities and gain...

Barry K.

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Oni S.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare And Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
Oni can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Oni is a wonderful babysitter and tutor for our girls. The girls look forward to spending time with her and always ask for her to come back. A few of the things I love the most about her are: *her creativity when planning activities for kids *her...

Malinda M.

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum. *Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

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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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

4.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Shannon K.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Shannon is wonderful with babies and children of all ages. I can always rely on her to be on time. She is very flexible and willing to work with our crazy schedule. I would highly recommend Shannon to any one looking for a babysitter!!"

Aly M.

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Yanique W.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

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...
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Caitlin M.


New York, NY

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling

Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have known Caitlin for several years and she has been our go-to babysitter for both my children (and my dogs). She is very responsible, caring and adored by our children. She creates fun activities for the kids and opportunities for them to learn. Caitlin is very...

Allison M.

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Sonia C.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$25/hr2 yrs exp

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Moonachie, NJ

Alexis H.

5.0

There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter! Responsible, great communicator, fun,...

- Melissa L.

Gladys C.

5.0

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

- Julie C.

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.

Eka B.

5.0

She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her

- Eka B.

Valery G.

5.0

I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing bottles so I could get ready. I will...

- Charlotte B.

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