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Cheyenne W.

Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...

Andre G. says "Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Tatyana B.

I Love Kids

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi Families! My name is Tatyana, and I'm a loving, dependable nanny with 15+ years of childcare experience. I've cared for children since I was 14, including infants, toddlers, school-aged children, multiple children, and children with special needs. I'm CPR, AED, and First Aid certified and take pride in providing a safe,...

Dailenyyy S. says "Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication skills."

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Elsy C.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. My nine years of experience caring for children have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I'm patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, always following your preferred...

Laura G. says "A very patient and loving person with my baby, I would really hire her again."

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Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
personal care
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

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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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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...

Alayne G. says "Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include...

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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

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

Caregiver/tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a sister with Down Syndrome and have been involved in the special needs community my whole life. I am currently a speech language pathologist at NYC. I do have my own private practice and have availability to take on additional speech therapy clients (child-adult). I graduated with my Masters in Communication Sciences and...

Star K. says "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...

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Nasserine S.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Nassie! I'm a 21-year-old nursing student from the Bronx with over 8 years of childcare experience and a true passion for helping children grow and thrive. I've worked as a babysitter, a dedicated nanny, and a summer camp counselor, as well as a mentor for elementary school students from underserved communities. I also...

Care Member says "I loved working with Nassie. She was my 4 year old daughter's nanny for a year and a half. My little one struggles with a little bit of anxiety and we...

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Tiffany E.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 30 years old from New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had various specials needs. I always...

Gabriela M. says "We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond...

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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
travel
craft assistance
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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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...

Aimee S. says "Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation....

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Sulman C.

Secaucus, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone, My name is Sulman I'm a Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have worked as a caregiver for the past 10yrs working with adults and children. I have experience working with adult patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and physical disabilities. Helping them with their activities of daily...

Care Member says "Words can't express how grateful we are to have had Sulman caring for our little one. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional skills and a...

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Julie R.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach elementary school in Hoboken but before that I worked as a nanny to an active 1-year-old girl in NYC for four months (reference can be found below) and then a nanny to two amazing boys in NYC for almost three years. Besides my...

Svetlana M. says "Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston,...

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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Hackensack, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cheyenne W.

Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone.

- Andre G.

Kara G.

Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took...

- Vanessa A.

Tatyana B.

Hired her for temporary employment to care for my child & cater to her. She was very punctual , organized & had very good communication...

- Dailenyyy S.

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