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Special needs caregivers in Rutherford, NJ

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Erin G.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$15-20/hr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Maria P.


New York, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"María A is very disciplined, responsible and at the same time loving with children, she is a perfect nanny, and will give you a lot of confidence and security for the care of your children."

Beatriz C.

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Ana H.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Great experience / reference available Saturday and Sunday . Am currently hold a RN from the state of Florida, love to work with special needs!
5.0
"I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's...

Liza F.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Oni is absolutely amazing with my kids! I have two crazy boys who are 5 and 7 and they love when Oni comes to babysit them. She is punctual, responsible, dependable, and lots of fun. The only bad thing is that she's in school at NYU and we live in MD so we can't...

Kasey M.

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Puneet D.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a masters in Speech-Language Pathology (graduated May 2015). After my 9 years of experience working with children of all ages and children with special needs, I am extremely comfortable caring for and interacting with children. Not to mention I enjoy offering them an enriching and enjoyable experience! Additionally, I...
Puneet can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step...

Pauly R.

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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...
Jillian can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never...

Katerina S.

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Michelle R.


Union City, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle has cared for and loved my 6 month old as if she were her own and I am so grateful that we were able to find her! Michelle was always on time, plays, sings, reads, feeds, and cleans up after our daughter. She's also very knowledgeable of the milestones...

Laurel F.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
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.

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Kiera M.


New York, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...
Kiera can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for Kiera to come in the morning. He is usually very attached to me, but with Kiera he could care less about...

Irina Z.

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Maxine C.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."

Daliz P.

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, home modification, visiting physician, respite care & more
5.0
"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very professional, warm, and friendly but most of all, she...

Giselle B.

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Alyssa C.


Cedar Grove, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am great with children and have watched children of all ages ranging from infant to teenagers. I am an active person who enjoys doing activities with the children I watch such as going for walks and playing outside. I love animals so pets do not bother me in the slightest. I have been a swim instructor, nursery staff, teacher,...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa was great with her daughter L.! We felt relieved and secured when she had to take care of L. when we went out to see a show. L. had adopted her very quickly!"

Aurelie L.

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Leticia S.


New York, NY

$51/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny/Teacher - English, Spanish, Portuguese

Hello there! I'm an English and Portuguese Teacher from Brazil, and I've just relocated back to the U. S. I absolutely love working with kids and I look forward connecting with you. - Previous English/Portuguese Teacher in Brazil. - Four years of experience as a nanny in NYC - great references. - Two Bachelor's degrees:...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I was amazed by the care provided by Leticia for my nephew. She is wonderful with him. She is attentive, caring, and responsible. I was worried she would be frightened by my big dog but shes great with my dog. My nephew loves her, and I feel completely relaxed...

Desmond D.

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Christine W.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had the privilege of working with Christine at a Camp during the summer of 2018. Christine and I worked closely for eight weeks, and even shared workstations. Christine was incredible in her role as a camp counselor. Our camp served hundreds of children,...

Caroline K.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & 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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Cassidy N.


Jersey City, NJ

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Very Experienced And Enthusiastic Childcare Worker.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked teaching Montessori infants, toddlers & preschool in schools and as a private nanny for many families with newborns, infants & toddlers including twins, bilingual children & children with special needs. I am available for day shifts , weekends & overnights. I have a recent CPR certification and have taken many...
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I have known Cassidy for many years and I can attest to her integrity and trustworthiness. She is also fun, creative, and super loving to little ones! She has lots of childcare experience and would be a wonderful babysitter or nanny. She would be a great choice for...

Yvette C.

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Gabriella P.


Union City, NJ

$25-28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriella, and I am a 20-year-old dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I would describe myself as energetic, patient, and creative. My hobbies include going to the gym, painting, and shopping. With four years of experience as a nanny and a year working in a daycare/preschool, I have...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to...

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Valeria M.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed for her to continue with us. I strongly recommend...

Star K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rutherford, NJ

Maria P.

5.0

Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop activities and watch over our little ones.

- Mariangel C.

Ana H.

5.0

I can not say enough about how amazing Ana is. She is prompt, communicative, and most of all truly caring. I had a last minute work trip and Ana was able to come through for me at literally the LAST minute to take my chronically ill mother to two essential Doctor's appointments while I was away. My...

- Liza F.

Oni S.

5.0

Oni is absolutely amazing with my kids! I have two crazy boys who are 5 and 7 and they love when Oni comes to babysit them. She is punctual, responsible, dependable, and lots of fun. The only bad thing is that she's in school at NYU and we live in MD so we can't have her to sit as often as we...

- Kasey M.

Puneet D.

5.0

We cannot recommend Puneet strongly enough. We have a 5 year old and almost 2 year old. Puneet began as our date night babysitter and backup nanny whenever our full-time caregiver was on vacation or sick. She was excellent, always on time, always going one step further than asked to make sure are...

- Pauly R.

Jillian G.

5.0

Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would babysit. She'd take them to the park, out for ice cream and would even help with online school (because I can never figure that out). It was also...

- Katerina S.

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