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Chloe S.

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in the clinical portion of my Master of Occupational Therapy program. I am in full time clinical during the day (starting mid Sept) so am seeking babysitting opportunities for weeknights and weekends. I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I...

Banu K. says "My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and...

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Natalie P.

About Me :)

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Natalie and I recently graduated Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree. I've been working with children since I was 15 as a lifeguard and swim instructor at my local community pool. Since then, I have also spent time babysitting and shadowing a speech language pathologist at an elementary school. Last summer, I...
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Sydney R.

English Teacher Meets Fun And Creative Babysitter!

Cedar Grove, NJ

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$50/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I am a currently a high school English teacher for 9th grade and 12th grade at one of the best schools in New Jersey. I have a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where I majored in English Education. I have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter and tutor. I have worked...
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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
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 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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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Lyn C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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Sandra B.

Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Maria T.

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
hospice services
+ 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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Tyler A.

Babysitter

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Gianna C.

Care

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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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
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
home modification
+ 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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Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
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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Christina S.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.

Kiara G. says "Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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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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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Zviad G.

Trusted, Friendly And Understanding Companion

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Empathy, patience, kindness and respect - that's what you can get from me. I am understanding of different client's needs. Communication skills, ability to manage the situation easily helps me to make my client happier and comfortable.

Care Member says "Zuka is very nice person. His attitude and friendly spirit is always helpful to handle things easier. He is punctual, responsible and funny...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $31.67/hr as of October 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cedar Grove, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Cedar Grove, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Chloe S.

My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very...

- Banu K.

Warren N.

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Joanna F.

Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great...

- Diane M.

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