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Dana P.

Closter, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native and fluent English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. Highly experienced nanny with 10+ years professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & former preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record, with a brand new...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Michela D.

Part-time Babysitter

Closter, NJ

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Growing up, I have had an older sister with special needs. She was born with no ability to walk or talk and has always needed individualized special care and attention. My sister has Cerebral Palsy with the needs of an infant. I have spent my life caring for her and being one of her main caregivers. Before COVID hit, I spent 2...
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Antoinett F.

Smile Producer

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been working at a charter school for the last 6 years. I have knowledge of children ages 0-13 years old at this time. I love children! Prior to working at the school I gained experience working with children. I have worked at a camp for 13 years. I also have experience working with children with special needs. I worked at...

Zaida S. says "Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done."

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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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Annette Y.

HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...

Ziyang N. says "Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different...

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Edra M.

Loving Part-Time Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am a Loving, Caring, Experienced woman. I have worked in childcare all my life. I have 3 grown children, of my own. My oldest son is Autistic, I have experience with children that have special needs. I have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I have worked in a private day care, in the city of New York. I have...

Fabiola B. says "She took great care of our 7yo son during after school hours for a year. Amicable and extremely patient, helped with 1st grade homework. Good family...

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Nakite A.

New Rochelle, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I truly love working with young kids. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, including special needs learners. I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach. I enjoy finding creative ways to educate young kids. I am a fun sitter. I am also available to assist with the monitoring...

Care Member says "Nakite cared for my 4 yo daughter and she was fantastic! She is warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely...

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Kirsten C.

Energetic Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...

Care Member says "Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s...

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Joanne C.

Loving Part-time Care Giver Available

Scarsdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for children since I was 16 years old, starting with babysitting, moving on to preschool teacher and eventually elementary school teacher and special needs teacher's aide. I enjoy baking, art, music, sports, hiking and anything creative. I'd love to care for your child and will bring energy and joy to the...

Nathanael B. says "Joanne has been so helpful watching our 13-year-old son! She is punctual, friendly, easy-going, and our son really likes her. She has been able to come...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
hospice services
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...

Judi H. says "Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was...

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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to connect with you. For the past decade, I've been working as an educator within the Department of Education, focusing on creating individualized learning experiences for students with diverse needs. My approach emphasizes building strong, collaborative...

Care Member says "I would hire Travis immediately if I could. I have had the pleasure of observing Travis working with a young man the same age as my son. Travis is an...

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Brian C.

Male Caregiver

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm a passionate child caregiver with a heart for making a positive impact in the lives of children. For the past two years, I've been dedicated to taking care of children with special needs, gaining invaluable experience in providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive environment. With a background as a summer...

Care Member says "Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from...

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Anabel E.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...

Jennifer D. says "Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

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Anita D.

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...

Dora R. says "I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love...

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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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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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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Lanisha S.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Good day families and friends welcome to my profile. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor at a local church and a babysitter for two young girls. I've worked as a nursing assistant at a pediatric center for medically fragile...

Care Member says "Lanisha was able to help me out very last minute. She was very punctual, respectful and understanding as my appointment took longer than I had scheduled...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Closter, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Dana P.

So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps.

- Care member

Antoinett F.

Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done.

- Zaida S.

Amaris C.

Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love...

- Preto G.

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