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My name is Val. I work as a pediatric COTA and have an 3+ year experience working with kids of special need from ages 2-20. I am resilient, open minded and enjoy working with kids. I am patient and fun but I also keep prioritizing what needs to be done.
Stephenie T.
Ridgefield, NJ
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I am available if needed 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. daily as I have a son (4 yrs old in school)
Please let me know if you have any questions
Heidi L.
Ridgefield, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Heidi, a 28-year-old vaccinated Ridgefield resident and happily engaged. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Communication Science Disorders with a minor in Psychology. I have been a dedicated paraprofessional at Bergen Center for Child Development, working with special needs students aged 5-21 for the past two years. My...
Heidi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Alexis G.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months.
We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well.
Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was...
Mo O.
5.0
(1)
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, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Sam T.
Elmhurst, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Sam, a 26-year-old graduate with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director at a summer program for blind and visually impaired kids, ages 5-15. I also spent a semester interning at a preschool where I worked with...
Sam can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sam has been a lifesaver. Like many new parents during the pandemic, we have been nervous about hiring a nanny. But Sam has been so easy to work with. She always arrive on time, if not slightly before her scheduled start time. She lets our son lead in play time....
Regina M.
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.
Midori K.
Bronx, NY
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."
Care member
Janelle R.
South Hackensack, NJ
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there!
I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old.
I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry.
I am CPR/AED certified as a...
5.0
"I am so so happy we found Janelle! Extremely punctual, great relaxed energy, very communicative. 100% a great hire your kids will love. Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...
Mariana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her medication, giving her snacks & dinner, doing nap time/bedtime routine, and cleaning up/organizing the toys they played...
Elizabeth M.
Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a hard working, caring and loving person. She is someone I can always rely on and I never worry about leaving kids with her. I would recommend her to any and everyone. She is fun and creative but also sets rules that make the environment safe and fun as...
Erin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!"
Rose F.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is responsible, communicative and yet still fun! My children absolutely adore her - and, once you meet her, you'll see why!...
Michele R.
Kyara R.
New York, NY
$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
- Flexible Hours - Over 5 Year Experience - Assistance With Homework And Creation Of Activities
4.5
(2)
I have 5+ year experience working with children ages 0-7 years. I also have experience working with children of special needs. I have been an after school group leader for 6 years with a kindergarten class. I am a mother of a newborn baby. I have assisted children with homework and provided academically enriching activities. I...
5.0
"Kyara interacts great with children! She also ensures the safety of any child in her care. She has a warm and happy personality that children love to be around. "
Amanda R.
5.0
(2)
Hello!
My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care.
Child Care:
I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
5.0
"I had a lovely experience with Arushi for both my daughter and my son. She was above our expectations and was able to beautifully take care of our children. She was friendly, punctual, and dependable which made it so easy for us to move along with work lives...
Jennifer R.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person.
I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...
5.0
"Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with basic care, but then was able to use his physical therapy knowledge to work on strength and mobility. Jeadd was a...
Judy H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing from my hometown Philippines, I am also a certified CNA in NY. A compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in...
Bellie can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable,...
Jane B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear Family,
I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of
Full-Time Nanny.
I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States.
Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment.
I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....
Adrienne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgefield, NJ
Alexis G.
5.0
We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months.
We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well.
Alexis was gentle, caring, thoughtful and a great communicator -- which was such an important element to me...
- Mo O.
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.
Rosemary G.
5.0
Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you Rosemary!
- Sky G.
Sam T.
5.0
Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old son adjusting to one another, I was able to work from home without interruptions and be certain that our Little Man was well taken care of and kept...
- Lynette M.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman
- linda C.
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