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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Garfield, NJ
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I strive to provide kind and compassionate care fore those who cannot help themselves. I will work to provide quality care in all areas of life including basic tasks or spending quality time together as a companion. I desire to build long lasting relationships along with giving genuine care.
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"John was awesome!! I would hire him again in a second! He is prompt and was was excellent with my child. He was a friendly guy as well .. "
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Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 21. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 4. 5 years. I have my degree in early childhood education. 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....
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"Sarah was amazing with the kids. She brought crafts to entertain them and was always thinking of ways to make things fun for them. She was very responsible as well."
Reviewed by Sharon F.
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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:...
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"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 the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home...
Reviewed by Charlotte C.
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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.
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"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...
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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...
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"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 do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the...
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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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I'm a 52-year-old with patience and kindness. I'll help with ambulatory meds/medication/ cleaning/cooking as needed.
I'm looking forward to becoming apart of your family.
Be well!!
Katherine C.
Garfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
Sandra B.
Garfield, NJ
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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.
Cristina H.
Garfield, NJ
$22/hr • 14 yrs exp
Hi There! Thank You So Much For Taking A Look At My Profile. I Am Excited To Work With Your Kiddos!
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Hello! I know I may be biased but... I am an awesome choice for anyone looking for a little extra help with their kiddos. I have been babysitting for 15 years- This was complimented by child development classes, 3 years working in the infant room of a daycare and then 5 years after as a nanny and post partum doula- for newborn....
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I have 5 years of experience plus. I have been a care taker to a few families and I have a special needs nephew who I tend to daily. I love all kids and have a passion to make them happy. I am currently in college so I am looking for a job that fits my schedule.
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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...
5.0
"Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"
Reviewed by Julie C.
Shannon K.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
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"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...
Reviewed by Loretta L.
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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,
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"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them...
Reviewed by Becky R.
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I've been babysitting for about 8 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 Psychology minoring in Cognitive...
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"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful...
Reviewed by Doris S.
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Hello! I am a special needs life skills coach and paraprofessional with a bachelors and over 10 years of rewarding experience working with clients. I have worked with clients diagnosed with Autism/ADHD/developmental delays/anxiety/depression to manage behavior, life skills and learning capabilities. I love being able to connect...
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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...
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"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."
Reviewed by Emily A.
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My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
Digna U.
Paterson, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have almost 7 seven 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...
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"Digna is very patient and understanding with older people. She is good with medication management for diabetes & COPD. And gets them moving to get exercise.
Very thankful we have her."
Reviewed by Anne H.
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My name is Ava and I'm a current Master's student at Teachers College, Columbia. I'm getting my MA in Education and Anthropology, with a focus on research in special education. I have experience in nannying and babysitting, starting when I would care for my younger brother. I would work after school in high school and undergrad,...
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"Ava is amazing!!! If I wasn't moving across the country I'd never let her go. She nannied for my two infant twins. While the return to work after childbirth is so hard, she made it much less painful and I felt...
Reviewed by Terra W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garfield, NJ
John M.
5.0
John is so pleasant to work with! He is very reliable to be on time, and he will do anything you ask! I have used him to drive my son, as well as me and organize anything you need! John is an exceptional worker!
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Sarah D.
5.0
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 going on, but I desperately needed help as a first-time mom. My friend had used Sarah in the past and told me to just "give it a shot." Wow. I fell...
- Jenna L.
Sandra B.
5.0
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 the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately, Sandra has learned the foods that...
- Charlotte C.
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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Sandra B.
5.0
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 do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...
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Ratings for Garfield, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Garfield, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.