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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ridgewood, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Ridgewood, NJ
5.0
(1)
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.
Mark S.
Ridgewood, NJ
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have worked at a summer camp for six years, and I am currently a division leader in charge of 75 kids. My brother has autism, so I have been around special needs my whole life, which has given me a deep understanding and compassion for children with diverse needs. I am a kind and patient individual who is passionate about...
Mark can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jill P.
Ridgewood, NJ
$23-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I worked with special needs children and teens at The Eastern Christian Children's Retreat. And have cared for my elderly, non ambulatory, blind parent.
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
4.5
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.
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, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...
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Luciana Paula P.
River Edge, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend
5.0
(4)
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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Lulu is a wonderful caregiver and person. She has babysat my 3 year old daughter since she was 16 months old. She now also helps with drop offs and pick ups from daycare. She is very caring and kind, really stands out as someone with such a positive spirit, is very...
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Nicole C.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...
Nicole L.
4.8
(4)
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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful asset to any age group of children. She strikes me as being...
Doris S.
5.0
(4)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.
5.0
(4)
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(1)
I have been 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. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...
Lindsey L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County***
Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...
Tracey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tracey watched my baby girl overnight to help with night feedings and light cleaning! She was a life saver!!!! She was always on time and always dependable. My daughter loved her. She also helped me with whatever I needed. Definitely would recommend her to my...
Hiroki W.
Carlee M.
Mahwah, NJ
$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"
Nicole L.
Christina S.
Passaic, NJ
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."
Kiara G.
Digna U.
Paterson, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
5.0
"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise.
Very thankful we have her."
Anne H.
5.0
(2)
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.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie to anyone who needs some extra child care!"
Tracey W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgewood, NJ
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.
Lucia R.
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.
Sandra B.
5.0
It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...
- Care member
Luciana Paula P.
5.0
Always present and engaged with my kids. They never want her to leave.
- Care member
Nicole C.
5.0
I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I gave her on sunscreen use, screen...
- Nicole L.
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