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Lioudmila K.

Full Time Caring Companion Caregiver

Allendale, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
After reading your job posting for a Senior Care on care. com, I would like to be considered as your job description closely complements my skills and experiences. I am a reliable, disciplined and honest individual. I have a successful track record of taking full care of adults . My relevant expertise includes preparing and...
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Gina B.

Licenced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Allendale, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I am a mature, skilled, patient and creative practitioner. Along with my license as a COTA, I am a 25 yr yoga teacher, musician and mother of three adult women. I have rescue dogs and am an empathic and understanding person.
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Victoria J.

SLP-A/Teacher/RBT Looking For A Family Near Bristol, CT

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Everything I do is for the kids! Neurodivergent families please apply! :) I graduated from Pace University with my BA in Communication Sciences & Disorders. I was a TA and para for special needs students in a public school in Livingston NJ as well as a TA at a private Montessori preschool at Chelsea Piers NYC. Last year, I was...

Allison K. says "Victoria helped me out earlier this year with after school pick ups for my 10 year old daughter. She was always dependable in showing up at school on...

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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...

Carol C. says "Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has...

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Gillian D.

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Sloatsburg, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...

Mary M. says "Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake....

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Rima B.

Franklin Lakes, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am serious and responsible about my job. I also love to communicate with people. Associates Degree in Nursing from my homeland. References. Vaccinated for COVID-19
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Victoria K.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...

Aimee S. says "Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation....

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Lisa R.

Harrington Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...

Diane O. says "Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing...

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Dana P.

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native & fluent monolingual English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. I am a highly experienced nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & a preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record,...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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Jessica H.

Haskell, NJ

4.3(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 20 yrs experience as a nanny and with special needs children (both autism and cerebral palsy). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, infant to teenager. I've not worked for a family less than 2 years, and maximum was 9 years with one family. I'm comfortable with housework, laundry, meals,...

Robert B. says "Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we...

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Kelly B.

I'm An Lpn With Years Of Childcare Experience

Suffern, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Covid vaccination and boosted CPR/bls Training live in and out experience with triplets and special needs children
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Lindsey G.

Ho Ho Kus, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I work at a school for special needs children as a TA, occasionally a Substitute Teacher. I am looking for a way to earn more income after school. I am quite exceptional with special needs children and children in general. I feel I would also be great company for the elderly as I love to learn and grow through my interactions...
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jimena R.

Hawthorne, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jimena (He-men-uh) I am currently a student pursuing a degree in psychology. In the past I have worked with small children in a school setting along with ABA experience. I am great with kids of all ages and abilities as I have experience with special needs children. I am passionate about working with young kids...
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Keiarah A.

Paterson, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Keiarah, a caring, dependable, and experienced nanny with over 5 years of providing loving care for children from infancy through school age in addition to special needs children. I am certified in CPR also First Aid. I enjoy creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where children can learn, grow, and feel...
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Deshonette J.

Paterson, NJ

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as nurturing full of life and caring I like caring for people because it brings a sense completion and happiness knowing that I make a difference aiding and helping someone who is unable to efficiently help them selves in certain aspects of life! I'm looking for a job that I can make a difference...
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Ashley G.

Child Care

Wayne, NJ

1.0(0)
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$21/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Ashley, I'm 26 years old. I majored in Early Childhood Education at Passaic County Community College. I've been a care taker for the past 6 years for all different aged children. I specialize in special needs and helping children get ready for preschool, etc. I enjoy going to the park, reading and overall making sure...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $16.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Allendale, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Allendale, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Victoria J.

Victoria helped me out earlier this year with after school pick ups for my 10 year old daughter. She was always dependable in showing up at...

- Allison K.

Ann L.

Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is...

- Carol C.

Gillian D.

Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard...

- Mary M.

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