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I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices.
I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...
Care Member says "Valeria has provided excellent nanny services to my daughter. She is punctual with after school pick-ups and very reliable. She is extremely patient and...
I started working with special needs children as a young teenager. It started when I began working for a 17-year-old girl with an extremely rare condition called Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, which causes autism. The girl cannot speak and she needs assistance with just about everything she does. To most people, working with a...
Hi! I am a 22-year-old dedicated, experienced, and nurturing nanny with a background in special needs care. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with children and provide support that promotes growth and independence.
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- $22/hr
I have a 12 years experience in taking care of people with mental disabilities. I love to help others help themselves, I also love doing activities and recreation with them.
I'm an experienced caregiver with 5 yrs of experience. I take pride in my work with kidness, skills, and unwavering decidcation to the ones I care for. I'm clean, professional, and committed to the well-being of those I care for. I'm knowledgeable and a loving caregiver who is clean, with expertise in elder care, personal care,...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
. I've worked in a school setting for over 15 years with special needs children and young adults creating a safe fun and healthy environment in which to learn and grow I love crafts and school projects I was born here but speak Spanish read and write love baking and cooking light housekeeping and pets!!
Current Mom Of 9 Year Old Girl Looking To Help Other Families With Their Little Ones
Elmwood Park, NJ
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- $24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Andrea and I am a caring, kind mom. I was a nanny for a family in Wyckoff NJ for over 11 years taking care of two children (I started with one child at 11 months old and then the second child was born, I left when the first child was 11 years old). One of the children was diagnosed with Asperger's, so taking...
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
respite care
light cleaning
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Hello families
I am Juliana, a professional educator with 8 years of experience taking care of children and women with special needs, what makes me different is the love I have for the service of others. Contact me for more information
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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- $20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Julie C. says "Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Mark H. says "Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Care Member says "It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can...
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Emily A. says "I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school...
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- $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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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
*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...
Companionship
meal prep
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
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Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well.
As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
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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- $25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...
Care Member says "Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation...
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- $23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.11/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Elmwood Park, NJ
Special Needs Caregivers in Elmwood Park, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Valeria M.
Valeria has provided excellent nanny services to my daughter. She is punctual with after school pick-ups and very reliable. She is extremely...
- Care member
Tara P.
Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!
- Care member
Gladys C.
Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!
- Julie C.
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