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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bergenfield, NJ

The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Bergenfield, NJ

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Aminata K.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Who I Am

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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....
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...

Reviewed by Jemi J.

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

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Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
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"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular...

Reviewed by Charlotte B.

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Christie L.


Hackensack, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother with Many Years of Experience

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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...
5.0
"Christine is a very reliable babysitter, she is always on time. She always brings activities to do with the kids. The kids are always looking forward to seeing her. She always cleans after the kids go to bed....

Reviewed by Rosa G.

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Gabriela S.


Bronx, NY

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Gabi

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Good afternoon parents, My name is Gabriela I am a college graduate and I would love to work with your children. I have worked in an after school program with children of all ages and I've taken care of children with special needs like cerebral palsy. I took care of her as a newborn and up to a year old. I love children and...
5.0
"Gabriela was respectful and kind! My daughter loved playing with her. She was also very clean and punctual. Definitely would hire her again. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Clarisa M.


Garfield, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Care, babysitter

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Hi! My name is Clarisa. I've been working with kids for over five years now (infant- 5y/o). I've worked for a couple districts as a teacher assistant in elementary schools and also worked with children with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated and CPR certified. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
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"If anyone is looking for a sitter Clarisa is the best! She's always on time, my kids look forward to being with her. I needed her for summer help while I worked from home, needed to run some errands or a night...

Reviewed by Shirley S.

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Laetitia P.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi there, I have been working as a nanny for over 8 years in the US. I originally came from France as an Au pair. I studied marketing and communication. I love spending time with kids - planning activities, going places, doing crafts or reading... I can be a lot of fun but I also know how to strict when needed. I have...
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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

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I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
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"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed...

Reviewed by Star K.

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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I am 22 years old and I am a first year grad student ! I am vaccinated and boosted and I am very Covid-cautious. I have been a caregiver for 9 years now and I love children. I am a very energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16. I love to take kids on outings to parks, museums,...
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Lanisha S.


Yonkers, NY

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Giselle R.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a certified trained Nanny with Medical studies as an LPN. I have more than 20 years of experience. I am CPR- AED- First Aid certified in infants, adolescents, adults and elderly. I am bilingual English and Spanish. I am also available for late evenings, weekend and date nights with advance notice. I have lots of experience...
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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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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...
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"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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Diarra F.


New York, NY

$37/hr5 yrs exp

4.3

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Hi, My name is Jara, I have 6years plus experience of being a nanny. I major in biology. I'm young but very matured. My last job I took care of 3 kids myself. I have experience with children of all ages and children with special needs. I will pick your children from school and bring them home. Make sure backpacks are clean and...
5.0
"Diarra is loving and trustworthy. She is great with the kids and has a lot of patience. She goes above and beyond all the time to make sure the kids are okay and have everything that they need. She is great."

Reviewed by Fatou D.

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Hayley W.


New York, NY

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

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Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...
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"Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the very beginning & could tell how amazing she was in her...

Reviewed by Maureen M.

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Brett G.


New York, NY

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Male CNA Available For Work, CPR Certified, CPI Certified (crises Prevention And Intervention)

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Hello my name is Brett. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant in Suffolk county and I have experience with mental illness and developmental disabilities. I recently moved back from Florida where I have been working as a Patient Care Tech for the last year. I have worked with children and adults with disabilities ranging from autism...
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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

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Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
5.0
"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Reviewed by Hannah B.

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Maxine C.


New York, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

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Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
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"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."

Reviewed by Daliz P.

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Melissa M.


Bronx, NY

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! I'm Melissa, and have a passion for little ones! I have years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with positivity, fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care. My schedule is fully flexible and I only require a 2-hour...
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"Hello everyone, I hired Melissa to take care of my 11 months old daughter for 5 days in Manhattan and I was fully satisfied with her services. She is a lovely lady who deeply cared about my daughter. They had a...

Reviewed by Stephanie M.

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Marysa P.


New York, NY

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professionally Fun & Caring Experienced Caregiver

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Compassionate and dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience as a paraprofessional, babysitter, and head teacher. Proven expertise in providing exceptional care and support for children, including those with special needs. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. Certified in CPR...
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"Marysa is amazing with my boys, and they LOVE her! She was always willing to go above and beyond for my family. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Jillian G.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter!

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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...
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"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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Amanda V.


Bronx, NY

$25-30/hr

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

5.0

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I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.
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"I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is AMAZING! My children love her so much, she's fun and so...

Reviewed by Riley C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bergenfield, NJ

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.

Valery G.

5.0

I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing bottles so I could get ready. I will...

- Charlotte B.

Christie L.

5.0

Christine is a very reliable babysitter, she is always on time. She always brings activities to do with the kids. The kids are always looking forward to seeing her. She always cleans after the kids go to bed. We truly worth it!!!

- Rosa G.

Gabriela S.

5.0

Gabriela was respectful and kind! My daughter loved playing with her. She was also very clean and punctual. Definitely would hire her again.

- Care member

Clarisa M.

5.0

Clarisa is a great and reliable babysitter! I have children, who are all between the ages of 5-10, and they loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after the kids and keeping them entertained. They often go to the playground together or do activities at home. I would highly...

- Care member

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Ratings for Bergenfield, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bergenfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.