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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

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Kiara R.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Reviewed by Nadia W.

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Alexandra L.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

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Taking care of a special needs child is a journey that requires immense patience, compassion, and resilience. It's a role filled with both joys and challenges, where every day brings new discoveries and learnings. From navigating medical appointments and therapies to celebrating milestones big and small, your experience is a...
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Olivia A.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$22-33/hr5 yrs exp

Olivia A From New Milford, NJ

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Hi!! My name is Olivia and I'm from New Milford, NJ. I'm currently a student at Montclair State University. I have 5 years of experience with ages ranging from 12 wks to 8yrs. I also have 3 years of experience with children with special needs (specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder). As well as experience in Early Childhood...
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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Katerina S.

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Perla E.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

5.0

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Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.
5.0
"Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play...

Reviewed by Crystal S.

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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

5.0

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I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
5.0
"We hired Lexi to care for our kids while my husband and I went out of town for the weekend. Our kids are 7, 5, and 3. We also have a small dog. Lexi did a great job! She went above and beyond our expectations....

Reviewed by Amber H.

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Malka S.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

4.8

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Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training. I am...
4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first...

Reviewed by Care member

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Shannon K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
5.0
"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...

Reviewed by Loretta L.

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Debra A.


New Rochelle, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Care Giver

5.0

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Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life. Non smoker, own...
5.0
"When Debra first started working with my dad who had mid stage Alzheimer's at the time, he was independent but needed help with many things. She was always patient, caring and compassionate making his days fun,...

Reviewed by Claudia G.

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

3.0

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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,
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...

Reviewed by Becky R.

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Shavelle D.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

4.5

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I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have nannied three wonderful kids. Volunteered at schools. And taken care and been a companion to kids with special needs. I love kids and have a high level of patience.
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Sarah D.


Garfield, NJ

$28-46/hr5 yrs exp

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

4.7

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Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 21. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 4. 5 years. I have my degree in early childhood education. 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....
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."

Reviewed by Sharon F.

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Beatriz P.


Yonkers, NY

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Lauren R.

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Saily F.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hey! My Name Is Saily

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Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Hunter College and majoring in psychology. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have...
4.0
"Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"

Reviewed by Carly D.

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Christopher B.


New York, NY

$15-35/hr1 yrs exp

Rising Sophomore At Loyola University Maryland.

5.0

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I have experience watching over all ages, as well as special needs children. I've worked with the Association to Benefit Children for a full year as an assistant teacher, as well as 2 years with Prime Time Sports coaching children with special needs and disabilities in basketball, as well as teaching them important lessons in...
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Jasmily G.


Bronx, NY

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience and I love working with kids. I have worked with all age children from 5-month-old babies to 13-year-olds. I also have experience with special needs children, hyperactive children and twins. I have taken children to school, picked them up from school, taken them to after school activities and...
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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

5.0

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Greetings, I'm Christie, a compassionate mother of three young adults and grandmother of three. Family is my cornerstone, and their well-being is my utmost priority. A licensed driver with a clean record, I'm a New Jersey native, college-educated, and come with excellent references. Currently seeking a care-taking position, my...
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"We were fortunate to have Christie recently care for our 6 year old. She is an absolutely wonderful sitter. She spent a little time the first morning getting to know my son and learn his interests and kept him...

Reviewed by Trina B.

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Luciana Paula P.


River Edge, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

5.0

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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...
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."

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Kiara R.

5.0

Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable.

- Nadia W.

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...

- Care member

Jillian G.

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 figure that out). It was also...

- Katerina S.

Perla E.

5.0

Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made sure the kids had fun by arranging activities and play dates. She cooked, kept the house tidy, packed lunches, helped with homework etc etc. She is...

- Crystal S.

Alexis H.

5.0

There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem and the first person I call when I need a sitter! Responsible, great communicator, fun,...

- Melissa L.

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