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Nana A.

Nany

Emerson, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I would like to express a great will to help the families with my knowledge and axperiance, I love children, especially them who need help
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Liana B.

Emerson, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Liana and I'm from Emerson, NJ. I am a 21 years old nursing student studying remotely. I am CPR certified in American Heart Association. I have a deep knowledge on child growth and development. I am a trustworthy, reliable and fun nanny looking for full-time or part time position. My experience as a nanny: -work...
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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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!"

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
respite 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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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$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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Farima A.

Farima

Fort Lee, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Farima, a dedicated and passionate individual with a love for working with children. I've had the joy of being a camp counselor at Bonjour New York, where I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have also experienced working with children with special needs, as well as families who speak French...

Kevin D. says "We were a bit nervous since it had been so long since we had used a nanny because of the pandemic. But the kids are still talking about her. We will...

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Travis T.

Limitations Are An Illusion

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
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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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...

Carol C. says "Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has...

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Shavelle D.

Hackensack, NJ

4.5(0)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have nannied three wonderful kids. Volunteered at schools. And taken care and been a companion to kids with special needs. I love kids and have a high level of patience.
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Sandra B.

Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
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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...

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Sandra B.

Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
respite 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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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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Brazil K.

Best Sitter Ever

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...

Janice C. says "Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to...

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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
For over 10 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My passion lies in providing reliable childcare and supporting families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and...

Erica K. says "Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at keeping our kids...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Gladys C.

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

Tracey G.

I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful,...

- Karen S.

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

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