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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

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."

Michelle L.

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Jillene F.


Lodi, NJ

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...

Joanne I.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...

Irene B.

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Ann L.


Hawthorne, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...
Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have been to numerous mommy-and-me classes with Ann Marie and the boy she watches over the last year (I attend with my son). She is extremely attentive, loving and trustworthy. She treats the little boy she watches like he is her own child (everyone assumes she...

Kimberly L.

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Sarah D.


Garfield, NJ

$28-46/hr5 yrs exp

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Sarah was amazing with the kids. She brought crafts to entertain them and was always thinking of ways to make things fun for them. She was very responsible as well."

Sharon F.

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Yanina V.


Bogota, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Rebeca C.

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Lisa R.


Harrington Park, NJ

$19-40/hr1 yrs exp

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing caring uplifting positive person To help me!!! I never felt as comfortable and safe with any anyone else...

Diane O.

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and...

Judi H.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his needs but who sit with him and hold his hand She truly...

Alayne G.

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Anabel E.


Lodi, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

Jennifer D.

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Wendy P.


Passaic, NJ

$20-25/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children. I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them. I understand how...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Wendy, is very kind and patient . She is responsible and punctual. She was a pleasure to work with . She helped me at home with my two toddlers. unfortunately we won't need her help anymore due to unforeseen situations that arose in our family."

Yolanda R.

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Janelle R.


South Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

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!"

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...

Charlotte C.

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Kirsten C.


Township of Washington, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
Kirsten can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."

Care member

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Gianna G.


Wayne, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hello! my name is Gianna I am 30 years old from Wayne NJ I am currently a school counselor. I am good with pick ups drop offs, meal prep, games, homework help, light housekeeping etc. I have 10 years of experience working with kids. I am also CPR certified and have much experience working with children who have special needs....
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"We interviewed Gianna and thought she was great. She has great experience, and really cares about the children for whom she cares."

Seth B.

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Noelle S.


Englewood, NJ

$18-24/hr3 yrs exp

I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

Care member

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Kelli P.


Little Falls, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...
Kelli can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the skills he needed to be ready for school. Recently my kids were making bracelets at a bead store and the woman who...

Natalie P.

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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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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, personal care, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Tracey took care of my grandmother. I highly recommend hiring her. She is very caring, dependable, always on time."

Carla H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ridgewood, NJ

Anna Gabriella D.

5.0

Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position.

- Michelle L.

Jillene F.

5.0

I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend Jillene if she is needed to care...

- Joanne I.

Michele S.

5.0

Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family.

- Priscila V.

Ann L.

5.0

Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has worked with special needs children.

- Carol C.

Sarah D.

5.0

Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was going on, but I desperately needed help as a first-time mom. My friend had used Sarah in the past and told me to just "give it a shot." Wow. I fell...

- Jenna L.

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