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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lee, NJ

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Fort Lee, NJ

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Clarisa M.


Garfield, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Care, babysitter

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Clarisa. I've been working with kids for over five years now (infant- 5y/o). I've worked for a couple districts as a teacher assistant in elementary schools and also worked with children with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated and CPR certified. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
5.0
"If anyone is looking for a sitter Clarisa is the best! She's always on time, my kids look forward to being with her. I needed her for summer help while I worked from home, needed to run some errands or a night...

Reviewed by Shirley S.

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Ralph T.


Elmhurst, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello, My name is Ralph. I grew up with my grandmother and the elderly in my family while my parents worked overseas, which made me grow close and have a soft spot for our elders. I love being a caregiver because it makes me fulfilled to care and help someone on a personal level. I have experience as a caregiver in New York for...

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I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Reviewed by Kiara G.

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time

5.0

(1)

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HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced...

Reviewed by Nancy B.

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

5.0

(2)

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Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
5.0
"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Reviewed by Hannah B.

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Alyssa H.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(4)

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As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...
5.0
"We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy in her care. Alyssa is great at...

Reviewed by Erin C.

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Rafael B.


Astoria, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Housekeeper, Chef And Caretaker

5.0

(1)

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I am Rafael. 35 years old, Bachelor Degree in Education. Private Chef. I have housekeeping experience for over 4 years and taking care of people with special needs and senior caregiver. Responsible, advocated to work with a good vibe. I would love to find a Housekeeping chef position in a long term relationship. I have couple...
5.0
"Rafael has been the most exceptional caregiver we've had. I hired him to take care of my mom after a surgery and he was always there for her. He's part of the family since then. Thank you Rafael. "

Reviewed by Julie H.

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Melissa H.


New York, NY

$75-100/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I have been working with children and young adults with Special Needs for over 10 years now, teaching for over 20. As former teaching fellow for students with special needs, certification in working with students with Autism, training in Orton Gillingham, and teaching at the Quad Preparatory School, I am uniquely qualified...
5.0
"Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities tutor. She is compassionate, level headed and helped our son...

Reviewed by Barry K.

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Rosemary G.


New York, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

5.0

(4)

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I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny a 21-month-old toddler and a 3-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...
5.0
"We've hired Rosemary for my two years old son. My son immediately took to her. She was accommodating and very professional. I would recommend her to anyone and definitely hire her again. Thank you!"

Reviewed by Sayuri H.

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Antoinett F.


Mount Vernon, NY

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Producer

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Antoinette is very reliable, punctual and professional. Very kind and caring. Always goes above to get the job done."

Reviewed by Zaida S.

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Claire A.


New York, NY

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/tutor

5.0

(1)

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I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I was the president of the Best Buddies chapter at Simsbury high school where I interacted and facilitated activities for people with all different types of developmental and intellectual disabilities. In addition, I have been...
5.0
"I am an UWS mom with two kids. Claire was an amazing sitter for our daughter with ASD. She was reliable, always on time and always arrived with a smile. I wish her graduate school schedule this semester allowed...

Reviewed by Star K.

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Tiasha R.


Bronx, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

5.0

(10)

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Hi Families, Currently working remotely as an Assistant Director of a Care Coordination Organization servicing adults, children, and their families with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to assist with identifying their interests, strengths, needs and goals. I'm a Penn State University Alumni with a degree in...
5.0
"Tiasha watched our 2 kids (age 5 & age 2) and did a great job keeping up with them and keeping them entertained. I continue to work with Tiasha and highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Audrey B.

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Abigail H.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr

Hard Working And Want To Prove Great Care

5.0

(2)

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I love kids and I'm caring and compassionate, yet firm. I love to play and I'm happy to do housework and assorted tasks that need to get done. Job experience: Taught classes at a special needs school Worked at a swimming pool for 5+ years Admin experience while attending university
5.0
"Abigail is fabulous!! My kids love her!! All 4 of them! She does the dishes and picks up without ever being asked. She is so kind and nurturing! Very reliable and a great communicator!! Every moms dream...

Reviewed by Brooke C.

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Siku H.


Astoria, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

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Hello parents! My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones. Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
5.0
"Siku is a very reliable and respectful person who is a hard worker and I'd recommend anyone to hire them. If you want someone who will get things done and do them well, Siku is the perfect person!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Angelique F.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I am a 23-year-old recent college grad with a ton of babysitting experience. My past jobs have involved working with children, including lead lifeguard and swim instructor, after-school program educator, and full-time nanny. I specialized in teaching preschool ages how to swim; my favorite was the Mommy and Me class! I am...
5.0
"Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total...

Reviewed by Farah G.

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Yanina V.


Bogota, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care

3.0

(3)

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I am a mother of 3 teenagers, all in college and working. I am very careful and loving mother. I had on my care a sweet girl with Autism. I believe on giving respect and care to others and more in the people who are in more need, also I had in my care 2 beautiful girls from Harrington Park. 10 months and 3 years old, also 2...
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Katherine B.


New York, NY

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special/Deaf Education Teacher With Master's Degree, 5+ Years Experience

5.0

(2)

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I am currently a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing and I am looking for part time tutoring/childcare opportunities. In 2017, I received my Master of Arts in Teaching from The College of New Jersey and am in my 7th year of teaching. I have experience as a college-level academic writing tutor, American Sign Language...
5.0
"Katie is amazing. We have worked with her for years. She is a great role model for my children in all she does. She is also great with the kids, knowing how to get them motivated for homework while still being...

Reviewed by Ashleigh S.

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5.0

(1)

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My name is Andre I am been working with special-needs individual for over two years and I'm looking for more opportunity to go even further in this field
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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

5.0

(2)

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Available P/T ON-CALL or Recurring, servicing all ages. Decades experience in management crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare and respite foster care. Fully vaccinated. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum,...
5.0
"Robyne is an exceptional Caregiver and highly recommended. She is very hands on and a great teacher to my daughter, who she has been caring for since she was born. With all of her certifications, skills,...

Reviewed by Gessica M.

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Katherine M.


Astoria, NY

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Post Grad Looking For Work Outside Her 9-5

5.0

(1)

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My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
5.0
"Katie is my son's girlfriend and we know her very well. We adore her. She is responsible, trustworthy, honest, and lots of fun! I can't say enough good things about her. "

Reviewed by Debbie S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Lee, NJ

Clarisa M.

5.0

Clarisa is a great and reliable babysitter! I have children, who are all between the ages of 5-10, and they loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after the kids and keeping them entertained. They often go to the playground together or do activities at home. I would highly...

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Christina S.

5.0

Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old.

- Kiara G.

Adriana M.

5.0

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is kept spotless. My Mother's final...

- Nancy B.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!

- Hannah B.

Alyssa H.

5.0

We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy in her care. Alyssa is great at communicating/confirming when we schedule her for baby-sitting, flexible, and easy going. She is a gem in the...

- Erin C.

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