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Special needs caregivers in Teaneck, NJ

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Grace A.


Teaneck, NJ

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Grace

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Hello! As the school year comes to an end, I am looking for a summer job that allows me to stay busy while still fitting my interests. I love working with children and have held various child care positions over the last 7 years including traditional babysitting, childcare in a doctors office, as well as 2 years as a...
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Naomi W.


Teaneck, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Antoinett F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$29-30/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Producer

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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

Stacy R.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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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

First Aid

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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Annisa F.


West New York, NJ

$22-35/hr7 yrs exp

Interest With Special Needs Care Gig Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! I'm Annisa. I'm seeking a full time live-in nanny position (open to live-out as well) with a loving family in Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County, or Bergen County, NJ. With over 6 years of experience in childcare age 3mo-10 years old and special needs care, I'm eager to join a family who needs a...
Annisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very care and patient also punctual."

Hanna L.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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.

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Diane T.


New York, NY

$30/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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"When I was calling references for Diane, one mother stated it perfectly: "Diane is simply the best." Diane has a huge personality, a warm heart and a general joy for life that she brings with her every time she walks through the door. I have hired Diane to take...

Ellen 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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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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 "

Care member

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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: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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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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.

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

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.

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.

Annisa F.

5.0

She is very care and patient also punctual.

- Hanna L.

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