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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lee, NJ
The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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Hello! My name is Laura. I am 38 years old. I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny who has worked with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, brain injury and autism. I also was a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. Plus, I worked with my mother who was...
Shamecca A.
Fort Lee, NJ
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Caring Nanny! Looking For A Family I Can Grow With
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Caring for infants, premies, twins/triplets, and the teens for years now. Having this position allows me to help children grow and be apart of great families. I am also a CNA with experience working with children who are special needs and disabled. I take pride in being able to put a smile on their faces. I love what I do and...
Recent review:
5.0
Shamecca was a great help for my daughter and I with school drop offs and pick ups. She's very punctual and reliable specially with last minute requests. If you want a dependable and responsible person,...
Reviewed by Bernadette S.
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The one thing I love about children and older adults is their ability to love everyone! In the same way I love providing care and love back. It's truly my passion and I just adore the families I had to chance to work with. I'm looking to become a long term member of more families!
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Enthusiastic energetic nanny! Looking for a family to become family with, and to grow with. My experience has allowed me to very diverse. I've worked with triplets, premies, teens, special needs+. I'm super excited to see who I'll work with next!
Energetic, punctual, loving
I like working with kids because it brings me great...
Laura C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am currently seeking a nanny position. I have previous experience with children. I am a special needs nanny, but not limited to only special needs. I was also a day camp counselor for two years for 5-year-olds. I worked with my mother who was a teacher (now retired) in a summer program for several years helping out with the...
Amaris C.
Fort Lee, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...
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Large experience with senior care. Worked at nursing homes, and private homes.
Degree on nursing, knowledge on providing medicines, and special needs as dementia and palliative care.
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Jessica S.
Fort Lee, NJ
$28-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I worked for five years in group homes throughout New Jersey for the under privileged, delinquent and special needs youth. I also worked with developmentally disabled adults during this time. My title was Situational responder and I often had up to six children at a time that I would mentor and care for. I worked up to 16 hour...
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I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
Recent review:
5.0
Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael.
Reviewed by Julie H.
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Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....
Recent review:
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I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was...
Reviewed by Jemi J.
Shannon K.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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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.
Recent review:
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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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...
Recent review:
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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.
Reviewed by Emily A.
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I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
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4.0
Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again.
Reviewed by Khalifa S.
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I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...
Recent review:
5.0
She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with...
Reviewed by Fabiola B.
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My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 6+ 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.
Recent reviews:
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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Growing up in a big family (6kids) I've always love being surrounded by children. In my adult years, I was on call helping a single mother with her daughter, from age 1- 3 years. Currently, I babysit a 9month old three days a week. I'm also in a relationship where my partner has full custody of his two children(both whom have...
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Kristin is super nice. My kids love when she comes over. I think they like her better than me.
Reviewed by Sean G.
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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...
Recent reviews:
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Christie has been a WONDERFUL babysitter for our two kids (8-year old daughter and 17-month old son). She is patient and caring with both kids. Christie is very flexible and determined to make sure she is...
Reviewed by Emily C.
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Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 14 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker.
I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
Recent review:
4.0
We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her...
Reviewed by Michelle V.
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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....
Recent reviews:
5.0
Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was going on, but I desperately needed help as a first-time...
Reviewed by Jenna L.
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I have been caring for children ever since my first job as a mother's helper over 15 years ago. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a 3rd year teacher and currently teach in a private school in Lexington, MA for students with disabilities. I am currently looking for after school and recurring...
Recent review:
5.0
Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
Reviewed by Jay M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Lee, NJ
Shamecca A.
5.0
Shamecca was a great help for my daughter and I with school drop offs and pick ups. She's very punctual and reliable specially with last minute requests. If you want a dependable and responsible person, Shamecca is the one for you.
- Bernadette S.
Rafael B.
5.0
Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael.
- Julie H.
Aminata K.
5.0
I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was able to be signed out from the dentist and she got me back home safely! I would definitely...
- Jemi J.
Shannon K.
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 Bye. See you tomorrow." We knew she was a keeper. Shannon was responsible for taking care of...
- Loretta L.
Lucia R.
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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