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Special needs caregivers in Secaucus, NJ

Stefany R.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm looking for a great family with a full time position to work for. About me I'm 30 years old from Colombia. I'm speak Spanish and English. I have been living here in America for over 4 years working as a nanny living in, out and part time in a different families. I have a lot of experience, more than 8 years since I...
Stefany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 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.

Michelle R.


Union City, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We found Michelle to be professional, capable and reliable throughout her time working for us as a nanny. She was always warm and attentive with our child, displaying a genuine love and affection for our child and the work she did. Our baby took to her immediately...

Kate B.

Alyssa M.


New York, NY

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

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.

Reyna C.


Jersey City, NJ

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...

Wanda P.

Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...

Hannah F.


Brooklyn, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Available!

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Janelle R.


South Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr • 4 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!"

Care member

Leticia S.


New York, NY

$51/hr • 14 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Leticia was great with my son who has adhd. She is patient, kind and sweet. Leticia also did light housekeeping which was a lifesaver for me each day as well as walking our dog. I never write reviews but she was really wonderful!"

Care member

Melissa J.


East Orange, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always felt confident with her in charge. She takes our baby to the park, the library, on strolls, and keeps us updated...

Care member

Jazzia F.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personable, mature, patient, dependable, and energetic person. I pride myself of being valued by my employers for my professionalism, dedication and excellent judgement in their establishment for the past 7 years. I enjoy teaching and working with children, because I love to see them thrive and grow in every aspect of...
Jazzia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. F is a loving caring lady. She works well with children of all ages including children with physical and emotional disabilities. I have the pleasure to work alongside of Ms. J for 2 years. Her personality, her upbringing, her higher education and her experience...

Care member

Kerry T.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I am looking for temporary work as a sitter or caregiver for disabled kids, most of my experience is autism related. I work full time at a day treatment facility/ school program for kids with disabilities and behavioral issues. As a Teaching Assistant/paraprofessional I am responsible for helping students with classwork,...
5.0
"Kerry is provides the utmost care for her clients. She communicates well, understands the motivations and demonstrates empathy. Her clients, love and respect her. Because of this you should seriously consider her for care of your loved one. Moreover, because of...

Lewis T.

Sam T.


Astoria, NY

$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...
Sam can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

Noelle S.


Englewood, NJ

$18-24/hr • 3 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...

Nicole C.


Brooklyn, NY

$25/hr • 18 yrs exp

Educated Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Nicole as an after school nanny for 2 years when my son was 2-4yo. She is very reliable, professional and patient with my son. She is also very clean and well mannered. We have no reservations referring her to other families."

Care member

Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.

Celia G.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Patient And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...
Celia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I originally hired Celia to take my son to an after school class once a week. They hit it off and she's been such a pleasure to work with that I asked her if she would be willing to do some additional hours and my son and I were thrilled when she agreed to. A...

Jessica S.

Casey E.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Casey, and I'm eager to match with my next family in New York City. ! I am a photographer and Vanderbilt University alumni. I love to hike, paint and cook/bake in my free time. I am CPR and rescue certified, and have experience with children of all ages as well as special needs children. I've been babysitting...
Casey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Casey watched our boys (3 & 6) for 9 months. She was very dependable and easy to communicate with. Our kids loved when she came. She was always engaged with our boys and took them on new adventures within our neighborhood and beyond. We would hire her again this...

Danylle K.

Rachel S.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy in her care. We would love for Rachel to help our family again!"

Lauren H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Secaucus, NJ

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.

Michelle R.

5.0

Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of experience with babies/kids, super confident and easy going which was always great for a stressed out mama like I. Never called out sick, always on...

- Holly D.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman

- linda C.

Reyna C.

5.0

I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were very lucky to have found Reyna. She...

- Wanda P.

Hannah F.

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.

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