Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Totowa, NJ

Surayyah M.'s Photo

Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

5.0

(1)

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice. I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...

Sarah K.

Janelle R.'s Photo

Janelle R.


South Hackensack, NJ

$25-30/hr4 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

Ana N.'s Photo

Ana N.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Alyssa C.'s Photo

Alyssa C.


Cedar Grove, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am great with children and have watched children of all ages ranging from infant to teenagers. I am an active person who enjoys doing activities with the children I watch such as going for walks and playing outside. I love animals so pets do not bother me in the slightest. I have been a swim instructor, nursery staff, teacher,...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa has been part of our family for a year and she has been incredible with the kids.she is a bubbly, reliable, smart girl. She also take initiatives with the kids and is always up to do all sort of activities. I would recommend Alyssa with no hesitation."

Eva F.

Luciana Paula P.'s Photo

Luciana Paula P.


River Edge, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...
Luciana Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Luciana was so wonderful and sweet with our baby (who was not at all easy to care for!). She was responsive and professional and I would absolutely hire her again."

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

Valeria M.'s Photo

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

Jessica H.'s Photo

Jessica H.


Haskell, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time

4.3

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jess has been an amazing caregiver for our family with three children (1,6 +7). She is always on time, has been very flexible with our hectic schedules, easily handles drop-off/pick-ups, prepares lunches and meals, keeps the place extremely tidy and helps the...

Mary Ellen C.

Anna Gabriella D.'s Photo

Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."

Michelle L.

Jubilee R.'s Photo

Jubilee R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her. She is also reliable and helpful. We appreciate having her help us with our son and also with some...

Debra M.

Kelly D.'s Photo

Kelly D.


Riverdale, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Energetic Nanny With Over 15 Years Of Experience Looking For Occasional/ Full /part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mom to a 13-year-old little boy who is my life and my step son who is also 13 . I have worked with children for over 20 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired ! "

George G.

I have worked with special needs kids and as a teachers assistant! I have worked with newborns and older kids as well!
Ibtisam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Kristen W.'s Photo

Kristen W.


Allendale, NJ

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for the last 10 years for family friends with children from ages 1 month to 10 years old. For the last year, I have worked as a Teacher's Aide in a Special Needs Preschool classrooms.
Dorit B.'s Photo

Dorit B.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years of experience, 14 of them being with one family of 3 and another 6 years with two children (one with special needs). I am dedicated, caring, trustworthy, and excited to work with children. I have experience with newborn twins, teens, and children on the spectrum. I have many great references that would be...
Dorit can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Jaal T.'s Photo

Jaal T.


Haledon, NJ

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter

Hi! I have 6 years of experience babysitting all age groups, as well as special needs. I'm a full time registered nurse but want to work extra hours outside of the hospital. I can help with transportation, cooking, tutoring, and more! Feel free to inquire for any questions or concerns :)
Jaal can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

26-year-old female medical student at Hackensack hospital. I have 2 younger siblings, a sister with special needs & a brother who is 12 years younger. Caring & super compassionate!
Medha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I was a sewing school instructor for children ages 5-12 years old for 1 year, nanny experience for 2 years, and experience as a preschool teacher, gaining experience with ages 6 weeks old to 4 years old. I also have experience working with children of varying degrees of special needs.
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Marcel O.'s Photo

Marcel O.


Lodi, NJ

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/special Needs Aid All Ages Including Elderly/babysitter

Hello my name is Marcel and I have helped many families with their loved ones. I been a teacher for all subjects/music teacher, and Special needs aid/ babysitter for more than 10 years. I have worked following: -ADHD/ADD -Autism -Cancer -MS/ ALS -Cerebral Palsy -Neurological disorders -Rare diseases...
Marcel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Samantha H.'s Photo

Samantha H.


Nutley, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter/tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am a Special Education teacher in a charter school. I have been the resource room/special education teacher at my current school for eight years. I work with scholars who have special needs and/or who are struggling in the classroom. Additionally, I am the Special Education Coordinator- where I...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Raffaele T.'s Photo

Raffaele T.


Oakland, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hello! My past experience is working in multiple schools, one of them being a special needs school. I currently left my job at a school and using Care to see what opportunities are out there.
Raffaele can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Totowa, NJ

Surayyah M.

5.0

Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids love her.

- Sarah K.

Janelle R.

5.0

Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really patient when he has a terrible twos meltdown. He's not a great eater and she is always trying new foods and ways to encourage him to eat. She's...

- Care member

Alyssa C.

5.0

Alyssa was wonderful to work with. Responsible, Considerate, Fun and Reliable. We would certainly hire her again!

- Terence S.

Luciana Paula P.

5.0

Always present and engaged with my kids. They never want her to leave.

- Care member

Christina S.

5.0

Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old.

- Kiara G.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Little Falls, NJSpecial Needs in Paterson, NJSpecial Needs in Wayne, NJSpecial Needs in Cedar Grove, NJSpecial Needs in Haledon, NJSpecial Needs in Clifton, NJSpecial Needs in Lincoln Park, NJSpecial Needs in Fairfield, NJSpecial Needs in Pequannock, NJSpecial Needs in Caldwell, NJ
Special Needs in Rahway, NJSpecial Needs in Cold Spring, NYSpecial Needs in Woodbridge, NJSpecial Needs in Mahwah, NJSpecial Needs in Montvale, NJSpecial Needs in Perth Amboy, NJSpecial Needs in West New York, NJSpecial Needs in Edison, NJSpecial Needs in Flanders, NJSpecial Needs in Warren, NJ
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

How much does a nanny cost?

November 18th, 2024 If you’ve narrowed down your choice of child care options and decided that hiring a nanny is the right option for your family, you’re probably wondering: Ho... Read more
How to find a New Year’s Eve babysitter 

How to find a New Year’s Eve babysitter 

November 15th, 2024 The year is almost over and you’re ready to ring in the new year with your partner and/or friends. But what to do with the kids on New Year’s Eve? You’ve br... Read more
What to consider before allowing your nanny or sitter to bring their own child to work

What to consider before allowing your nanny or sitter to bring their own child to work

November 13th, 2024 Whether they get pregnant while working for you or already have children to begin with, the fact is, many nannies have kids of their own. And while many car... Read more
‘I don’t want to go home for the holidays’: How to break the news nicely

‘I don’t want to go home for the holidays’: How to break the news nicely

November 11th, 2024 We’ve all heard the old adage: There’s no place like home for the holidays. But let’s face it, it’s not always true. Whether it’s avoiding family drama or s... Read more
7 free tutoring options for kids

7 free tutoring options for kids

November 13th, 2024 All children learn in different ways. Some are hands-on while others are more instruction-inclined. A one-on-one or group tutoring session can make the diff... Read more