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Naomi W.


Teaneck, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

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I have been working with special needs for about 5 years. I enjoy working with special needs. I have experience in the ABA field. I'd describe my personality as being patient, fun, easy going. I like caring for people with special needs because it's reworking job. I started caring for people with special needs when I was in...
I just graduated recently as OTA(Occupational Therapy), and currently preparing for my licensing. I love helping people (infants, adults and children with special needs). Helping is my passion. That's how I get into this field.
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Nekyzsa O.


Teaneck, NJ

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

Nekyzsa

Peace & Blessings, My name is Nekyzsa I am an experienced caregiver with over a decade of dedicated service. I am also a certified yoga teacher, bringing a unique, calming approach to my caregiving. I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. My experience has equipped me...
Nekyzsa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi everyone, my name is Kristine a mother of two girls age 7 and 13. I've been working with different families in the past for 10+ yrs. I also have a personal experience with special needs children.
Kristine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Working in the local school district with 9 years of experience and a diverse list of roles, my passion for nurturing children's growth and supporting families drives my every action. Working with the Teaneck School District allowed me to develop a versatile approach in supporting children from Pre-K to High-school, especially...
Nazia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

I am currently employed at Englewood as a nursing assistant and take my job very seriously . I help with daily care activities such as feeding , bathing , walking and dressing . I have experience with special needs and dentist patients as well as. I have experience with surgical patients as well as I use to work on a surgical...
Ashleyrose can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Antoinett F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Producer

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...
Antoinett can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"That Antoinette is dependable and on time ..."

Stacy R.

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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter!...

Melissa L.

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Danielle B.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle’s responsible, loving and fun personality shines when she’s with children! She truly cares about children’s wellbeing and loves her job! "

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Edra M.


New York, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Edra can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly...

Fabiola B.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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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Diane T.


New York, NY

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...
Diane can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diane was simply amazing. Our son had the best time with her. He still lights up when she visits. She was dependable, hilarious, and made our lives so much easier. She adapted to our needs as they developed and responded immediately to any feedback we gave. Any...

Leila H.

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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references. Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...
Christie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Christie has been a WONDERFUL babysitter for our two kids (8-year old daughter and 17-month old son). She is patient and caring with both kids. Christie is very flexible and determined to make sure she is taking care of the kids in the style that we parent. She...

Emily C.

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Rebecca H.


Bronx, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Drama Teacher Seeking Afternoon Care/Tutoring Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a theatre artist and educator and recently relocated to NYC. I'm seeking steady part time work as a caregiver and/or tutor this year and beyond. As a caregiver I've worked with ages 3 months to 14 years old, including twin toddlers, nanny shares, and special needs. I've navigated a wide range of parenting styles, and...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca nannied for us when our daughter was 10 months to 18 months. She is very warm and would sing and put on little plays to entertain and stimulate our active little girl. Rebecca is also a part-time teacher, which we felt was a great attribute for a caregiver."

Lillian B.

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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: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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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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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

Hello Everyone, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. Penn State Alumni majored Psychological and Social...
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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being Miss Katie. She is awesome!"

Ashleigh S.

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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.

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Amanda B.


Bronx, NY

$17-21/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.
5.0
"Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

Emma R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Teaneck, NJ

Antoinett F.

5.0

Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done.

- Zaida S.

Alexis H.

5.0

There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter! Responsible, great communicator, fun,...

- Melissa L.

Danielle B.

5.0

Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and caring. Every day was filled with laughter and well thought out activities. She taught while she played. Her experience with setting schedules,...

- Care member

Edra M.

5.0

She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with tidying up and cleaning. Bilingual Spanish English. Highly recommended.

- Fabiola B.

Alicia M.

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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