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Felicity A.

Bloomfield, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
Compassionate and experienced caregiver with 3 years experience, providing nurturing and supportive care to children with special needs, adults, old people and behavioral challenges
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Alexandria L.

Mental Health Counselor, Art Therapist

Bloomfield, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Professional mental health counselor, art therapist, and substance abuse counselor interested in helping more families receive care in-home
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Amanda C.

My Experience

Bloomfield, NJ

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$26/hr
6 years experience
I have experience as a paraprofessional for special needs and also as a nanny for special needs! I have dealt with seizures, epilepsy, speech delay, autism, adhd, aggression, non verbal and aba/ running trials!
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Amanda C.

Bloomfield, NJ

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am a certified teacher, I majored in elementary education and have over six years of experience caring for children of all ages ranging from newborns all the way until late teens. I've worked as a nanny, tutor, substitute teacher, summer school teacher, travel child care assistance, paraprofessional and Pre-K...
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Julie R.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County but before that I worked as a nanny to an active 1-year-old girl in NYC for four months (reference can be found below) and then a nanny to two amazing boys in NYC for almost three years. Besides my...

Svetlana M. says "Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston,...

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Tyler A.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate caregiver with 16+ years of childcare experience. My background includes babysitting, nannying, working in schools, and serving as both a Youth Behavioral Assistant and Youth Mental Health Therapist/Coach. I hold a Master's degree in Theoretical-Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I currently work...
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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Deborah S.

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Newark, NJ

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...

Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...

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Mitchna J.

Experienced Babysitter - Available Full Time

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a professional nanny with over nine years of experience supporting children through calm, structured, and developmentally informed care. I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) and bring a strong understanding of early childhood development across different ages and stages. I value consistency, clear expectations, and...

Joy W. says "Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!"

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Taryya E.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi families, My name is Taryya and I am an experienced, reliable, and caring sitter. I have been a sitter for nine years now with experience with children from all ages and backgrounds, and children with special needs. I have worked as a behavior technician, as well as a teachers assistant in the past, I have amazing references,...

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Rosalyn G.

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! My name is Rosalyn, and I am a certified teacher with a P-3 license and a specialization in special education. I currently teach in a self-contained SLD classroom and am seeking an after-school and/or Saturday position. I provide academic support in areas where children may be struggling, and I am experienced in working...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Katarina V.

Caregiver For Special Needs Kids

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Hi. Let me introduce myself. My name is Katarina and I'm from Slovakia , Have been living in this country for last 16 years. I obtained Master degree as Social worker in my country . Currently working on my transcription of my diploma . I have a knowledge and experience of special needs kids. I love what I'm doing and love to be...
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Sulman C.

Secaucus, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone, My name is Sulman I'm a Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have worked as a caregiver for the past 10yrs working with adults and children. I have experience working with adult patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and physical disabilities. Helping them with their activities of daily...

Care Member says "Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional skills and a...

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Kimberly D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Kimberly. I'm looking for a position where I can bring my 10-month-old son & 2. 5-year-old son as well. I really enjoy teaching & helping all children in their development. I have a true passion for what I do. Having another child with yours not only gives a playmate for social learning opportunities, it also...

Caroline B. says "Kim was our beloved nanny who made a big impact on our lives. She watched both our 3 year old daughter and 6 month old son. She's extremely interested...

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Lisette C.

Babysitter Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello , My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...

Jeannie N. says "Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."

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Warren N.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...

James T. says "Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

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Adriana M.

Part Time

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...

Nancy B. says "Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to...

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Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
For two decades, I've dedicated myself to nurturing and caring for children. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families by offering dependable care. I hold a college degree and bring extensive training, including First Aid Training, CPR Training, experience...

Care Member says "As first-time parents, we were adjusting as a family, and also individually. Maria's experience, intuition, and warm demeanor have helped us...

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Michael B.

Hoboken, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...

Saurabh P. says "Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.25/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

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

Julie R.

Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to...

- Svetlana M.

Kelli P.

Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest...

- Natalie P.

Deborah S.

Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly...

- Kimberly W.

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