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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs

Care Member says "Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills,...

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Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...

Steven C. says "We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love...

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I'm A An Experienced Person With Over 22 Years Working With Special Needs Individuals

Elizabeth, NJ

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I have over22 years working with special needs children and adults . I am a Aba therapist with a strong background working with children and adults with manydifferent disabilities . I am professional extremely patient , and I love to help and make a difference in families lives. I have many years of experience, extremely...
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Special Needs Therapist/sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

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$20/hr
Hi! I am an experienced special needs therapist. I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I'm very creative, organized and also very patient and caring with kids. I'm a Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy recent college graduate with a minor in biology and American Sign Language (ASL). I'm also bilingual, native...
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Experienced With Autism And Mentally Delayed

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with kids that were on the spectrum and also children that need help throughout the day.
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I care a woman that was in whellchair, I move it with a hoyer for 4 moths. She was muscular dystrophy. I fed her, bathed her in bed and made her food.
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Caregiver

Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Eryka and I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student at Montclair State University. I am a vibrant, kind, loving, gentle, and patient caregiver, with more than 1 year of experiencing with patients affected by dementia. I am more than ready to be at your service.
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Jennifer , I am 21, and am willing to work for your families. I have experience working with kids who have autism & infants as well. I have been working as a substitute as well as before babysitting my younger cousin & his friend when they didn't go to school whom both have Autism. My love for working with kids...
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am Rose. I am a caregiver with 3 year experience in providing care for child and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My client has improved a lot and now able to express herself use basic language skills. She also much more independent compared to when I was just starting to provide care. I always make sure that there is an...
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have helped to care for my younger siblings and neighbors all throughout high school. I now work as an assistant for special needs children in the Public Schools. I enjoy working with children and watching their skills and confidence grow.
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Part Time or Full Time Caregiver Available

Elizabeth, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Fluent in both English and Spanish. Communicate well with children of all ages and treat all children with kindness, patience and dignity while maintaining discipline to parent's standards. Experience working with special needs children. Certified in First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Educated and understand child development, able to...
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Lovely Care Woman

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as respectful, kind and lovely person. I like working children and seniors because I always love to live with them. As a child I care of them as they are my family. I specially worked with seniors because when my mother was old, I realized they have special needs and I'm very serviceable to make...
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Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...

Diana H. says "Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the...

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Looking For A Caring Family.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
Hello! My name is Rosalyn. I am a certified teacher with my P-3 license and special education. I am currently a teacher in a self-contained SLD classroom. I am looking for an after-school and/or Saturday position. I can help children in struggling subjects. If your child has special needs and needs extra guidance, please let me...

Care Member says "Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family....

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Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
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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16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

New York, NY

4.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.

Michelle V. says "We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.88/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Zorel M.

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the...

- Steven W.

Amanda F.

Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she...

- Care member

Josefina A.

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent...

- Care member

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