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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Totowa, NJ

The average rate is $25/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Totowa, NJ

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Opal M.


Totowa, NJ

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

NJ Licensed Registered Nurse

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Loving, patient, caring, compassionate Registered Nurse with many years experience caring for patients across the life span with varied medical diagnoses & conditions. I take pride in providing the highest quality care.
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, 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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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr10 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...
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Leticia J.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

4.1

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age... Willing To Travel With The Family... Sleep Training First Aid/CPR Certification Behavioral Management Certification Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment References Available COVID-19 Safety Practice...
Leticia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Leticia provided care for our infant baby girl for 2 months. She is extremely punctual, considerate and genuinely took care of our little one. She was cognizant of our family values and adapted very well to our needs and requests. However, she decided to quit...

Mohammed M.

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Janelle G.


West Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Janelle! I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny, babysitter and tutor. Whether it be a single child or multiple, I love to work with children of all ages! I also have experience caring for children with physical disabilities and special needs. In the past I have supervised church daycare, and while...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Janelle is so amazing with my sons! She bring a lot of energy and is very sweet! My kids loved her and we appreciate her for all that she has done. She is now a part of the family! I would recommend her to other families!"

Ashley S.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...

Irene B.

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Warren N.


East Orange, NJ

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

James T.

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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates. What I...

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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything! I am a...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Rosetta T.


Waldwick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well...

Phil S.

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...

Nancy B.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."

Emily A.

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Nicole C.


Paterson, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...

Nicole L.

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Nichakorn F.


Parsippany, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Your Baby Is My Baby

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany. I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 13years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. . He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She's awesome with babies! Love her. Would have kept her longer if wouldn't have to leave Jersey. I will definitely recommend her. She's great and was a pleasure to work with! "

Nandini S.

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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Cristina G.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Seeks To Work One On One With A Family

I have worked in an inclusive preschool setting for about seven years now in the city of Newark. During this time, I have been able to teach and connect with typically developing learners along with learners that may need extra attention. I am currently transitioning into Nanny work but am looking to work part time with a Family...
5.0
"Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match. "

Melissa P.

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Estela M.


Lodi, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Responsible And Professional Sitter

Friendly sitter willing to work with children of different temperaments, including children with special needs. I am a mom of two (2 and 5-year-olds). I work great with children of all ages. I've been a school psychologist for the past 8 years and have received extensive training in working with children of different needs. I...
Estela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Estela is a lovely and very reliable young woman. We've had her babysit for our three children several times and we adore her."

Lynette B.

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Marketa B.


Hackensack, NJ

$13-50/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Open Availability!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Marketa ; I just relocated to the area from North Carolina. I have professional experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I also gained countless experience over the past few years of being a mother to a bright well behaved 5-year-old boy. In the past I studied elementary education and I...
Marketa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marketa cared for my son while I went back into the classroom after Covid. I am a first time mom and I was truly terrified to put my son in a daycare. I hired her to keep my son and that was the best decision I could have ever made! She was so well at...

Andrea J.

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum. *Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs life childcare provider I adore that families come in all different forms and I am pro diversity. A former teacher and flight attendant.
Tamara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Totowa, NJ

Sandra B.

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 bath properly. I recommend her...

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Leticia J.

5.0

Leticia was fantastic!! She was warm kind and very caring. She was always on time, and professional. She gave us updates on the baby’s activities.. Highly Recommend!!

- Care member

Janelle G.

5.0

Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily and has a lot of unique interests but he always had the best time with Janelle and learned...

- Aaliyah H.

Michele S.

5.0

Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family.

- Priscila V.

Warren N.

5.0

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

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