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I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to…

Review for Valery G. by Charlotte B.

Jennifer has been an incredible nanny to our 4 month old! She comes twice a week to our home and trust me when I say I wish it was five…

Review for Jennifer G. by Care member

Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore.…

Review for Brittany T. by Lavinia M.

Special needs caregivers in Tenafly, NJ

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

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Jennifer G.


Pelham, NY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Available

Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment. I'm a patient and nurturing caregiver, who loves...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I hired Jennifer to take care of my infant , she was with us for 2 years. She is very reliable , caring and patient "

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Brittany T.


New York, NY

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...
5.0
"Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became quickly part of our family. She traveled with us in America and in Italy. She is smart, witty, well educated,...

Lavinia M.

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Tatyana J.


Bronx, NY

$20-36/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love Kids

Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tatyana was a great nanny to have. She cared for my baby on the weekends ( Saturday and Sunday) . She was respectful, punctual, attentive and communicate very well with me. I wish I was able to take her with me as we relocated. I would definitely hire her again....

Minerva P.

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...

Lauren R.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr • 10 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 is amazing! Caring, reliable, and a great storyteller! "

Marianne M.

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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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Anita D.


Bronx, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...
Anita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love her. She's been an enormous help to me and my husband, as we both have busy careers and travel a lot. I...

Dora R.

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Rubi R.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Rubi R. From Bronx, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Rubi! I was a college student majoring in Early Childhood Education before the pandemic and was in search of finding a position in my desired field to pay for my tuition. Since then, I've realized that I have more of a passion to help bring up the next generation with a different approach- something more personal....
Rubi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rubi is a great care taker. Amazing! My little sister and niece loved her. She was cheerful, energetic and full of spirit. Her love and admiration for children was appealing. She was very responsible and handled all tasks we agreed we upon. Rubi was punctual,...

Christopher D.

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Rafaella V.


New York, NY

$20-45/hr • 4 yrs exp

Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Short-term / Temp / Temporary / Holidays)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Note: I'm currently looking for temp/ temporary/ short-term nanny/babysitter position. Hi! My name is Rafaella, I'm 28 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children/infants at different ages and also working with special needs (autism spectrum) and working...
Rafaella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rafa was great. She cared for our 2 year old on short notice for several days. They got on fantastically. Rafa was helpful, punctual and great all round, helping with some light laundry and food prep too."

Mark R.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Sarah Y.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 20 years old and I have grown up in four different countries, but have lived in the New York area for the majority of my life. I am fluent in English and proficient in Korean and Mandarin. I come from a family of three children. My parents taught me the value of education and strong moral values...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Absolutely the best! Caring, attentive, fun, energetic. A treasure."

Jennifer M.

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Travis T.


Dobbs Ferry, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...

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Annisa F.


West New York, NJ

$22-35/hr • 7 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Hanna L.

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Ariel S.


Hackensack, NJ

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Career

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel is an extremely reliable and attentive care provider. She has a lot of energy, is very attune to the needs of the children she is watching and makes sure to provide a safe, fun environment. I would definitely hire Ariel in the future! "

Rachael S.

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Yanique W.


New York, NY

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Yanique. I was a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I currently work in a ICT classroom with middle schoolers. I enjoy working and interacting with children and adults. My passion is to work with persons with disabilities. I will be actively engaged during my...

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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Shea R.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic And Responsible Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Shea, I am a rising junior at Columbia University, and a local Hamptons gal looking to have the best summer ever with your children! I have a younger sibling, care for my uncle with special needs at home, and have years of babysitting experience with children ages 2-12. Additionally, I have CPR training, beginner...
Shea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Shea is very sweet and easy going with kids. She's flexible and asks parents questions to understand the best way to approach each child. She's very warm and playful, especially w toddlers. Shea is a Hamptons native and knows a lot about the area and what to do...

Vera N.

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Victoria K.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 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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