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Lauren D.

Dumont, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
With over 5 years of dedicated experience working with autistic learners, I bring a compassionate and skilled approach to childcare. As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with extensive applied behavior analysis experience, I am adept at creating tailored plans to support children with diverse needs. My passion for...
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Erin O.

Childcare With Heart | Psychology & Social Work Background

Dumont, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Erin, and I am a positive, reliable caregiver with years of experience working with children from infancy to school age. I prioritize safety, kindness, and creativity with every child. I was a trained lifeguard and gave swim lessons to children ages 4 to 17, which led me to babysit for many families through that...
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Magen B.

Child Care

Dumont, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm a 35-year-old Bergen County native, born in Brooklyn, and raised in Demarest. I started working with children when I was 13 years-old as a date night sitter. I found my passion for working with children when I started to work summers in high school as a teacher's assistant for children with special needs. After...
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Anabel E.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Monique B.

Mount Vernon, NY

4.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, Just a little about myself! I have been working with students with autism for over 15 years. My life is dedicated to those who need just a little assistance in life. I will provide a loving and fun environment for any child or young adult , with special needs, that is in my care. I am very reliable and easy going, I love...
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Amanda V.

Friendly, Empathetic, Patient Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I've worked many years at a school called Shema Kolainu (meaning, Hear our Voices in Hebrew). I mostly worked with children in the spectrum, but I worked with children of all needs.

Riley C. says "I have to thank Care for your service! Because of Care, I found Amanda, and I now have someone great to help my children with their school work! Amanda is...

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Suzette T.

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am a nanny/babysitter for over 10 years I have good reference I love interacting with children's to help bring out the best in them as teaching them arts and crafts bing silly, playing , reading , play dates , library , singing , etc also I help out with light house keeping laundry Errands I do drive and I am amazing at...

Gokce S. says "I was extremely happy with Suzette and how she took care of my little boy. Even with some of his challenges, such as not being able to eat solid foods at...

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Geremias J.

Take Care Of Who Matters First

Eastchester, NY

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a professional care provider I have learned so many lessons and one that truly has made me love my work is understanding some people just need to be taken care first. As individuals we bring our Dynamics to the table. A person with disabilities have the same needs and wants we all have. Therefore, they are to be treated the...
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Ariela R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been traveling for 3 years to many healing centers, working with children that have special needs, ADHD, depression, autism. I share over 300 different healing modalities, based off of what people experience. Acupressure, breathwork, yoga and an open minded fun imagination. I have a 2-year-old daughter who if you will...

Care Member says "We only used Ariela for babysitting, but she was very kind and caring. Our son got along tremendously well with her little girl. My three year old said...

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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Diane T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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Viana V.

Where I Began

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins. For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...

Roni M. says "Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She...

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Digna U.

Paterson, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have almost 10seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...

Brian J. says "Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she...

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Janelle R.

South Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old. I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry. I am CPR/AED certified as a...

Care Member says "Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really...

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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

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Antoinett F.

Smile Producer

Mount Vernon, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of September 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Dumont, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Anabel E.

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

- Jennifer D.

Sarah H.

Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a...

- Olivia J.

Cheyenne W.

Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone.

- Andre G.

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