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Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)

Care Member says "Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Molly D.

Passionate Special Education Teacher

Caldwell, NJ

1.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
My name is Molly and I am a certified Special Education Teacher as well as hold my Masters in SPED from Columbia University. My passion is in working with children and teens with disabilities. I see the whole child and utilize their strengths to help with their areas of growth. I am patient, kind and believe that everyone...
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Stephania G.

Special Education Teacher

Caldwell, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I am an experienced teacher, tutor, and nanny who loves art, music, and helping others. Let's connect ! I have many references, reliable transportation, a desire to learn and teach, and motivation to work hard.
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Marie M.

Caldwell, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello, I used to be a special education teacher, but am currently looking for only part-time after school work. I am certified in special education and highly qualified K-5. I can do tutoring as well. I have worked with people with various challenges including genetic disabilities, autism, behavioral disabilities, etc. from...
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Tara P.

Caldwell, NJ

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I have been a school aide for disabled students for over two years now, and I have grown up supporting a brother with ASD. I love what I do, and I love providing support and fun wherever I work next!
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Tara D.

Loving,reliable And Responsible Caregiver

Caldwell, NJ

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Tara and I have always had a passion for caring for people of all ages. I was blessed to stay home and raise my own three son's who are in school fulltime. I have cared for multiple people, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, seniors and my recent job was caring for a 30-year-old Male with a language disorder, ASD and...
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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Jennifer H.

Experienced Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi my name is Jennifer I've been a nanny/ babysitter for the last 10 years , and found your post very interesting. My present job is sadly coming to and end soon after several years, and I loved every minute of it. My working history includes, lots of experience with newborns to kindergarten, twins and I have also been bless to...

Barbara H. says "It is my great pleasure to recommend Jennifer as a nanny. She has been with our family since March 2014. Jennifer has been lovingly caring for our 5 year...

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
visiting physician
personal care
home modification
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Janyia M.

Childcare Service

Montclair, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I began to babysit kids around the age of 12. During my child-care career, I have worked in schools, summer camps, and nanny agencies. While working in child care, I have been approached with different situations. Such as working overnight, assisting at birthday parties, working with special needs children, and many more....

Keshia C. says "Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then even taught them...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Jennifer I'm an experienced nanny/ caregiver , with over 10 years of experience. I'm a fun loving person who pride myself on providing a safe, healthy, fun loving environment where everyday is a learning adventure. My previous extensive experience came from working with families that have kids that are on the...

Barbara F. says "Jennifer was a really excellent candidate. In the interview process, she was quick to respond and was completely professional. We were very impressed...

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Jessica B.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated CNA & Home Health Aide with 5 Years of Professional Experience. reliable companion Aid that will always show up and get the job done
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Rebecca A.

Nanny,Personal Assistant

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Becca or Becs! I absolutely love young minds! I'm extremely punctual, patient, flexible, energetic, and fun. On the other hand I've had to run an entire household from sun up to sun down on my own so I know that kids can be wild and I'm totally prepared to become a jungle gym. I personally incorporate gentle...
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Vanessa A.

Babysitter/Nanny .

Newark, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Nurturing children and supporting families has been my professional focus for over a decade. My journey into childcare began with rewarding babysitting experiences that highlighted my desire to make a lasting, positive impact on young lives. I am a patient, creative, and approachable caregiver who is comfortable looking after...

Ladessa R. says "Hi I'm Maritza S. I have known Vanessa for many years. She help me out went I was in need with my family. She a great person and good friend. She awesome...

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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Andrea F.

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
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Taryya E.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Caldwell, NJ are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tara P.

Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!

- Care member

Rosetta T.

Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental...

- Care member

Jennifer H.

It is my great pleasure to recommend Jennifer as a nanny. She has been with our family since March 2014. Jennifer has been lovingly caring...

- Barbara H.

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