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Sarah D.

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

Garfield, NJ

4.7(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...

Jenna L. says "Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was...

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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
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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
companionship
dementia
meal prep
+ 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...

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Yajaira R.

Special Needs

Garfield, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Yes, I am very careful with my work. I like what I do. I am very kind. I respect people a lot. love my Job
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Katherine C.

Garfield, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hello, I am Katherine a current senior double majoring in both psychology and economics. I have babysat for neighbors and family friends for the past six years. I have dealt with children ages 2 through 13. I have helped them with homework, cooked meals for them and played outside. I have done both before and after school/camp...
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Ashlynn T.

Assistant Head Teacher

Garfield, NJ

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$20/hr
Hello ! My name is Ashlynn & I am an assistant head teacher at a one-on-one school with autistic children. In my classroom they are 5-8-year-olds . Ask Away :)
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Sarah D.

Experienced & Loving!

Garfield, NJ

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$30/hr
4 years experience
I have been nannying for the last 5 years (starting at 18), and also working in daycares/preschools prior to that. I have worked with many families with children having ADHD, autism, speech delays, etc. For the past year I have been working with a 13-year-old girl with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. She is fully nonverbal...
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Kaejiah S.

Caregiver

Garfield, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Assisted teens/adults with special needs in developing essential life skills, such as self-care and socialization. Managed medication for 10+ teen/adults , ensuring timely and accurate administration. Improved the teens/adults motor skills through creative and fun activities. Ensured daily routines were followed, improving...
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Sandra B.

Garfield, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
My Name is Sandra, In the past I worked with special needs teens, toddlers ( spine bifida, down syndrome, autism, behavior disorder ) I have experience to work with them so that they are within their limitations as independent as possible.
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Mariah P.

Child Care

Garfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I'd describe myself as patient, responsible, and creative. I'm looking for a job where I can make a meaningful impact by providing a nurturing environment for children. I started working with kids over three years ago, gaining experience with special needs children, as well as those in daycare, preschool, and school-age...
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Natasha L.

Garfield, NJ

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$23/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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Desiree D.

Garfield, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
As a nurturing individual with a deep-rooted passion for fostering children's growth, I have dedicated the past three years to providing exceptional childcare. I find immense joy in creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and open...
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Hannah R.

Care Giver

Garfield, NJ

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$16/hr
Hello! My name is Hannah, I am a soon to be graduate of Rutgers University. I am majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Neuroscience. I have worked as a toddler teacher where I worked with multiple children with developmental delays. I would communicate directly with therapists to help with goals and assistance as...
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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
dementia
home modification
visiting physician
+ 1 more
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.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Digna U.

Paterson, NJ

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have almost 10seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...

Brian J. says "Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she...

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Jennifer P.

Expert Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am a dedicated and compassionate child care provider with over 20yrs of experience working with children of various ages. I have a genuine passion for nurturing and supporting children in their growth and development. I'm also a Broadway actress. - Child Care Provider: I have worked with...

Natalie I. says "Jennifer is great. She helped take care of me and my place after I had surgery on my ankle and was on crutches for a few months. She's hard worker, a...

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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
dementia
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!"

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
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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Tara P.

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Lucia R.

Certified SPED Teacher

Clifton, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Garfield, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sarah D.

Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the...

- Jenna L.

Sandra B.

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...

- Charlotte C.

Sandra B.

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...

- Care member

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