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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Union City, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Union City, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I'm a 20-year-old caregiver with five years of nanny experience and one year working in a daycare/preschool setting. I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, and I pride myself on being energetic, patient, and creative. Over the years, I've built strong connections with children and...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to...
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We found Michelle to be professional, capable and reliable throughout her time working for us as a nanny. She was always warm and attentive with our child, displaying a genuine love and affection for our child and the work she did. Our baby took to her immediately...
Kate B.
Johanna R.
Union City, NJ
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a very responsible , caring and kind person. I am very organized and I love to help with special needs person and be part of a team in order to make everything work for the best of the family.
I like caring for people with special needs because I have a child with special needs as well and I know how hard it is to find childcare in an area where not everyone has the knowledge or the patience.
I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and helps me look at things differently.
I started caring for people with special...
Hello, I've been working for 23 years taking care of a person at home with a licensee certified.
Hello! I recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey majoring in Psychology with focuses in child development and disorders. I have worked in multiple day cares throughout the Summers, am flexible with hours, have experience with special needs children, am CPR/first aid certified, can make healthy foods, and willing to...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development, with 8 years of experience in providing a safe and nurturing environment for little ones. I believe in fostering a child's natural curiosity through educational games and activities that enhance their learning. I'm also comfortable enforcing...
Jasmiri can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Nicole F.
Union City, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi y'all! I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over three years of caring for children, from tiny infants to energetic primary schoolers, including those with special needs and on the autism spectrum. I absolutely love creating a safe, loving, and playful space where kids can grow, explore, and just be...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rosemary R.
Union City, NJ
$21-27/hr
Hello! I'm Rosemary but everyone calls me Rose. I have 9 years of experience taking care of young children from newborn to preteens. I love being one of them. I love arts and crafts, walks, and everything in between. I also have experience with special needs children and dogs.
I am an Applied Behavior Technician. I give children with special needs speech therapy and demonstrate the behaviors needed for their learning experience. I work in my clients home where they are comfortable. I am a Head Teacher for the daycare. Ages 12 months to 19 months. I love working with children! I would love to start...
Eliza can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Shadai D.
Union City, NJ
$15-30/hr • 13 yrs exp
As a Certified Teacher with 13 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My formal and reserved nature complements my patient and calm demeanor, allowing me to create a serene environment for your children. I believe in open communication and regularly update parents about their...
Shadai can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"
Julie C.
3.7
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids of all abilities and disabilities for 10 years. I was employed as a caregiver for children with severe special needs for 4 years. Now, I am hoping to continue working with children of all levels!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Adept at communicating with children especially in cases where there are challenges (I have worked with non verbal children as well). I am very patient yet know the value and importance of boundaries with children. Above all I value the safety and nurturing of kids, but love to have fun and learn together.
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah."
Susan N.
Alexis G.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Caring, kind, intelligent and professional. Really connects and stimulates the kids and brings them great joy. Worked with our 2 yo girl and 5 yo boy to help through milestones such as potty training and new schools. Highly recommend"
Caroline F.
Gabriela F.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabriela was helpful and great with our kids. I would hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity.
I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...
Anita can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anita is wonderful, and I would highly recommend working with her! Anita came over in advance of a date night and took the time to get to know our 1 year old, building trust and comfort level with him. He is often quite shy with new people, and Anita immediately...
Julia M.
Cassie D.
Woodside, NY
$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food allergies with precision, and was able to manage all 3 kids ages 5 and under. She followed our instructions,...
Lauren E.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...
Lucero can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lucero is a wonderful sitter. She is very dependable and committed to her job as a sitter. She is definitely some one you can rely on for last minute baby sitting. She is very responsible and communicates effectively with parents and children. I would certainly...
Amber L.
5.0
(1)
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs
Eka can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"
Eka B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Union City, NJ
Gabriella P.
5.0
Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to sleep with no problem. Cleaned up...
- Care member
Michelle R.
5.0
Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of experience with babies/kids, super confident and easy going which was always great for a stressed out mama like I. Never called out sick, always on...
- Holly D.
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!
- Julie C.
Grace A.
5.0
Very warm and friendly, like we already knew her!
- Jennifer S.
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah cared for my son who has epilepsy and ASD. She was great with him! Highly recommend Hannah.
- Susan N.
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Ratings for Union City, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Union City, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.