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Leidy L.

Garfield, NJ

from: $20/hr

I have 10 years experience with people with different condition I am professional in my job I give my best

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Natasha L.

Garfield, NJ

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Hello:)!! I have several years in experience with working with children, of all ages from infants, toddlers and school age. I even have experience with special needs children. I prioritize providing a safe, nurturing environment for children. I developed strong skills in creating engaging activities and ensuring their...

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Sopio G.

Garfield, NJ

from: $15/hr

1 year experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

I have extensive experience working with children from 3 months to 5 years old, providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and educational support. I have supported children with special needs, helping to create inclusive and engaging learning environments tailored to each child's individual abilities. I am fluent in...

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Priscila K.

Garfield, NJ

from: $25/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 55 families in your area

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

My name is Priscila, I am 26 years old, recently graduated with my MBA. Currently taking a break from corporate work! I have a valid driver's license don't have a vehicle. I am an animal lover! Fluent in English & Spanish I have 7 years of professional work experience with kids. l have plenty of families that I have worked for...

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Tiffany D.

Garfield, NJ

from: $17/hr

2 years experience

Carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

craft assistance

meal prep

I'm a patient, reliable babysitter with personal experience caring for special-needs siblings and volunteer work with children. As a nursing and early childhood education major, I bring a calm, informed, and safety-focused approach. CPR and First Aid certified, with strong communication and respect for family routines.

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 15 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a summer day camp for ages 6-8. I have worked with all ages,...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience

Carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

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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Celine B.

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New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

Hello future family! I'm Cece and I'm 26years old. I'm recently a new mom to a baby girl named H. I'm currently a nursing student(part time) I have over 10 years of experience with childcare and I love what I do. I'm a type of nanny that is willing to get dirty with the kids play with them and treat and love them like they...

Keylee F. says "She took care of my daughter for a few months and was an awesome nanny for her! I plan to book her again for date nights."

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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Grocery shopping

meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

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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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $32/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

travel

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $40/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

travel

Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

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Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $21/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

As I am a Special Education Major at Chapman University, I am extremely passionate about caring for those with special need. I have extensive experience in the classroom setting and adequate experience in a household setting. I have a young cousin with Downs Syndrome and a close friend with an Autistic child. For as long as I...

Sarupa W. says "Sara is amazing...compassionate, genuine, dependable and responsible and a delight to have around. She took care of my six year old son and nine year old...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

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.

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Dementia

live-in home care

personal care

hospice services

respite 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...

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Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which helps me to understand and support each child's unique growth. I am CPR trained and have First Aid Training, ensuring I can handle any...

Kathy S. says "Angie's been with our family since my LO was 3 months old and she is simply amazing. She's dependable, professional, caring, patient and extremely...

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Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hi, my name is Jennifer I'm an experienced nanny/ caregiver , with over 10 years of experience. I'm a fun loving person who pride myself on providing a safe, healthy, fun loving environment where everyday is a learning adventure. My previous extensive experience came from working with families that have kids that are on the...

Barbara F. says "Jennifer was a really excellent candidate. In the interview process, she was quick to respond and was completely professional. We were very impressed...

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Rosemary G.

Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate...

- Sky G.

Jacqueline P.

She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and...

- Gregg B.

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

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Garfield, NJ

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Available Now in Garfield!

Leidy L.

Natasha L.

Sopio G.

Priscila K.

Tiffany D.

Rosemary G.

Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Celine B.

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Yuri C.

Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

Sara F.

Outgoing Special Education Major

Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Erin G.

Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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

Rosemary G.

Jacqueline P.

Tara P.

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