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Zhanna B.

Reliable Nanny

Cliffside Park, NJ

from: $18/hr

3 years experience

Meal prep

Responsible, organized and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience taking care of children and adults with special needs. Completed the following trainings: AMAP; First Aid; CPR and AED for Adult/Child; Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviors. Always loving, warm and kind to children. Non-smoker and animal lover.

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Ingrid C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Travel

meal prep

craft assistance

Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...

Jenny L. says "Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time,...

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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training milestones, Montessori, and baby...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Woodside, NY

4.7(1)

from: $10/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...

Victoria G. says "Elisa is currently caring for my 17 mos old son 3 days/week while I work from home. She is punctual, kind, flexible and keeps up with our routine. She...

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Vivienne B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

Hello! My name is Vivienne. I am a UWS-based certified elementary school teacher with Teach for America. I graduated from Fordham and am currently earning my Master's in education. During the weekdays, I teach science to grades 1-5! I am looking to become your go-to date night sitter, vacation sitter, or ever do after school...

Connie Z. says "Vivienne is wonderful with our daughter as she has been a recurring sitter for over a year. She is dependable and my daughter has a wonderful time with...

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Nate L.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

4 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Hi, I'm Nate and I've been working with children my entire adult life! I got my start working at a camp counselor from the age of 13. Since then I've been babysitting, giving music lessons, and tutoring children of all ages. In 2019 I obtained my BS from SUNY New Paltz for jazz performance. Music is my passion and childcare...

Kathryn W. says "We hired Nate to pick up our kids from school daily and entertain them in the afternoons. He has been working for us for over two years and has provided...

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Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

craft assistance

Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

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Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $50/hr

10 years experience

Travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...

Michele R. says "Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is...

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Travel

craft assistance

carpooling

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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Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Bronx, NY

3.7(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

My name is Celia, I have experience with childcare, elderly, special needs care and touring. I have a degree in Human Services and I'm fluent in Spanish. I'm responsible, reliable, patient, and knowledgeable in both care and child education. I'm caring, compassionate, and capable. In addition, I cook, clean, and organize. I...

Care Member says "Celia is an excellent nanny, she’s very attentive. Celia is caring and the kids loved being around her. I never had any issues with her."

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Respite care

personal care

live-in home care

hospice services

dementia

*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...

Karen S. says "I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of...

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Shea S.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

8 years experience

Respite care

My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...

Elysia B. says "You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking...

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Nicole C.

Educated Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)

from: $30/hr

18 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

I am a mature, dependable and high-energy person with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by parents for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children. I have 16years plus of experience working with children...

Care Member says "We hired Nicole as an after school nanny for 2 years when my son was 2-4yo. She is very reliable, professional and patient with my son. She is also very...

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Robyne M.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Loving and patient Grandmother. Experienced 40 yrs in non-profit Mgmnt. for adults & children all ages. Previous owner large childcare/pre-school, and in Youth Ministries. 30 yrs Foster Parent and Respite care. ECE, and most recently Rutgers certified special needs behaviorist, ASD meeting NJ requirements. Available P/T steady...

Care Member says "She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $45/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

+ 1 more

Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

I have experience working with kids with Autism and mental illness. I am comfortable with low functioning-high functioning.

Care Member says "Brittany has been caring for our 2 boys for some time now and she has always been tremendously responsible, and our boys have always seemed to enjoy the...

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Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

I'm an experienced, amazing , responsible, always on time, friendly, enthusiastic doctor who loves older people, children, people in need, My first job was in 2016, where I stayed for 1 year. When I started, the patient was 80 years old, during that time my responsibilities were feeding, bathing, give her medicine I helped the...

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Cassie D.

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

13 years experience·

Hired by 10 families in your area

Travel

swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...

Lauren E. says "Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food...

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Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

6 years experience

Swimming supervision

meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

craft assistance

Hello! I'm C (they/them). For 6 years, I've been caregiving for toddlers to 12-year-olds and lead teaching children ages 2 to 15 in theatre and ESL. In my nanny career, I have been responsible for anywhere from 1 - 2 children at a time, consistently (a previous job was with 2 siblings), and I have 3+ years experience working...

Kim H. says "My two school aged children loved C and I was super happy with the care they received. I would highly recommend C!"

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Ingrid C.

Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was...

- Jenny L.

Melissa R.

Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they...

- Care member

Midori K.

Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along...

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Cliffside Park, NJ

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Available Now in Cliffside Park!

Zhanna B.

Reliable Nanny

Ingrid C.

Babysitter

Melissa R.

Midori K.

Elisa M.

Weekend Caregiver Available

Vivienne B.

Nate L.

Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Celia G.

Patient And Fun Sitter

Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Shea S.

Nicole C.

Educated Nanny

Robyne M.

Ashley R.

Brittany G.

Special Needs Caregiver

Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Cassie D.

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Connor H.

Fun, Patient, Energetic Big Kid!

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cliffside Park, NJ

Ingrid C.

Melissa R.

Midori K.

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