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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lee, NJ
The average rate is $22/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Lee, NJ
Virginia W.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Childcare Worker Available For Weekend Babysitting
5.0
(4)
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While I have about a decade of experience working with children, most recently I've spent two years working as an after school sitter for a family with four amazing kids and then transitioning to full time with the same family in light of the pandemic. I was very sad to leave the toddler boy and 8-year-old triplet girls, but had...
5.0
"Virgina was amazing with my 5 month old son. We hired her to babysit him and will definitely hire her next time!!"
Reviewed by Katie M.
5.0
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I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to...
Reviewed by Lindsey L.
3.7
(3)
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Hello there! My name is Marcia , and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I currently work with a family. I am a certified care provider with CPR certification. I have experience with special needs children as well as toddlers, infants, and elementary school kids. I can speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish and...
5.0
"Marcia was my full time nanny for 1.5 years for my toddler and 5 year old daughters. Marcia treated my daughters as if they were her own. She is incredibly responsible, loving and mature. She was always...
Reviewed by Jessica D.
5.0
(1)
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Hello!
I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing...
Reviewed by Benjamin W.
Shannon K.
Bronx, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am currently a first grade teacher in NYC. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience and am happy to provide references upon request. I am CPR and AED certified by the Red Cross. I have experience with newborns up to teenagers. I have cared for multiples and children with special needs. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long...
Reviewed by Diane C.
5.0
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My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
5.0
"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very...
Reviewed by Giselle B.
5.0
(1)
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I have extensive experience working with children with developmental and intellectual disabilities including working in both a mild/moderate classroom setting and in a severe needs Autism program. I am a respite caregiver during the school year through social services and care for children ages 3-15 with varying disabilities....
Maria P.
New York, NY
$16-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
5.0
"Maria is a sweet, loving, caring, responsible nanny. My daughter was always taken care of and I felt safe every time she was around. Maria has so many qualities that it is a blessing to have her as a nanny."
Reviewed by Gabriela G.
5.0
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Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."
Reviewed by Daliz P.
5.0
(1)
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Hi! My name is Rachel and I'm fully vaccinated! I'm a graduate from the University of Maryland where I majored in psychology and Spanish. I have been babysitting ever since I was in middle school, and have experience with anywhere from infants to teens and up to three kids at a time. I was an overnight camp counselor for five...
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Rachel for many years now. Having worked with her both professionally and otherwise, I know how dependable she is. She is timely and caring, and is quite considerate of others'...
Reviewed by Jennifer M.
Lucas M.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
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Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
5.0
(1)
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Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh...
Reviewed by Alex I.
Sara N.
Jersey City, NJ
$38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I am currently working as an ELA Special Education Teacher for the Board of Education, for K-12. I assist children with emotional, cognitive, physical handicap, autism and other special needs.
Other than teaching, I have also been babysitting for 6 years. I started off babysitting a new born baby and was with him till he was 2...
5.0
"Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them...
Reviewed by Marissa S.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 values. Punctual, 100% reliable. Also helped us with with...
Reviewed by Fabiola B.
Erika D.
Maspeth, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Caregivers work with the heart, I always keep high standard in my work taking care of family members like if they were mine, experience with elderly care, children and special needs I have a PT degree from Guatemala, I take vitals, provide medicine like insulin, take sugar. Housekeeping is not a problem 8+ years experience....
5.0
"She is loving and caring person who is devoted to your children"
Reviewed by Ari G.
5.0
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Hello, I am certified pharmacy technician with some extra time. I've been babysitting since I was about 14. Kids have always been a big part of my life. My mother owns group homes for children and adults so I do have experience working with children who have special needs. I have interned and volunteered at schools as well. I am...
5.0
"Jazzmin has watched our kids over the summer and on her school breaks for 2 years now. She is reliable and full of energy. Our kids enjoy when she is their babysitter and I would highly recommend her. "
Reviewed by Audrey C.
Ashley R.
New York, NY
$40-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I reside and babysit in Soho, Manhattan as well as Jersey-City , New Jersey . I have vast experience working with children including teaching, daycare and babysitting. As well as Being a mother of two ( a 7-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl ) . I have been baby sitting all ages for over 10 Yrs. I was the head teacher for a...
5.0
"Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured , reliable , on time , a clear communicator . She was very...
Reviewed by Paul B.
5.0
(3)
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Hi! I'm Amanda!
**Currently looking for SUMMER 2024**
A little about myself, I am a 3rd grade Special Ed teacher in Midtown. I have my Masters in Exceptional Student Education and have a certificate in Pre-K Disabilities. I have 13 years of nannying experience for children of all ages, but have the most experience with...
5.0
"I have two little girls with special needs and I knew I couldn't choose just anyone. Amanda was our nanny for over a year . She has a very warm, bubbly and sweet personality . Which was exactly what my...
Reviewed by Jess E.
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
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I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
Caitlin M.
New York, NY
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling
5.0
(1)
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Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I conduct individual therapy and work fully remote. This flexibility allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. as well and potentially more consistent roles that my schedule allows. I have many years of...
5.0
"Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"
Reviewed by Dan M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Lee, NJ
Virginia W.
5.0
Virgina was amazing with my 5 month old son. We hired her to babysit him and will definitely hire her next time!!
- Katie M.
Alicia M.
5.0
we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another state. but i strongly recommend you...
- Lindsey L.
Marcia A.
5.0
My family adores Marcia. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. I recommend her highly. Your family will love her, too!!
- Lindsay A.
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities. She takes him to Central Park...
- Benjamin W.
Shannon K.
5.0
I hired Shannon recently through Care to watch and tutor my kids. While she has been at our house, she has also cared greatly for our two dogs, through feeding them, playing with them, and taking them on long walks with my four kids. With our kids, I trust her just as much as I trust anybody in my...
- Diane C.
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