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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hackensack, NJ
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Hackensack, NJ
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Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...
5.0
"Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care."
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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...
Reviewed by Amanda F.
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I have babysat for children ages ranging from 7 months to 13 years old. I am an Occupational therapist working in an elementary school for 6yrs with students 4yrs old up to 11 years old of all abilities. I am very comfortable with special needs children. I have also worked with elderly clients who have suffered from strokes,...
5.0
"Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her."
Reviewed by Sarah H.
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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
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"That's she's very organized and cares about the kids.Truthfully she puts the kids needs before anything she loves them with all her heart and is very playful. My kids love her, unfortunately we had to move but...
Reviewed by gigi L.
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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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4.8
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Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training.
I am...
4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first...
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4.3
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Good afternoon,
My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development.
Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10 years.
Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...
5.0
"Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over our parrot. She also added an extra last minute delay...
Reviewed by Sarah S.
Yanet B.
Clifton, NJ
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I have over a decade of experience working with children, beginning at a public library where I mentored and supervised kids of all ages. During that time, I organized various after-school programs, including crafting sessions and tutoring sessions. More recently, I've been serving as a para-professional at a special...
5.0
"Not knowing anything prior about this website, I found a wonderful soul that impressed my family. Yanet was everything and more , she took great care of my CJ. She was on top of everything and took so much...
Reviewed by Corey B.
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I am a fun, loving, and compassionate individual with over 10 years of experience with geriatrics, mental health disorders , and behavioral issues including developmental disabilities. I have worked within a rehabilitative standpoint and as a care aide with taking care of the individual in all aspects as in bathing , feeding,...
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"I am a young black trans man and I hired Iyanna to help me as I was healing from a double mastectomy. She is LGBTQ friendly and always used the correct pronouns. Also, she helped me through the healing process...
Reviewed by Tat B.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Reviewed by Former Member A.
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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.
Christina S.
Passaic, NJ
$35/hr
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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.
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"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."
Reviewed by Kiara G.
Wendy P.
Passaic, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
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Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children.
I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them.
I understand how...
5.0
"Wendy is AMAZING! Not only is she incredibly thorough but she arrived timely and is so friendly. She took care of everything from the floors to the bed, tub, and kitchen. I'm already putting dates on the...
Reviewed by Erica S.
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Hello!
My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care.
Child Care:
I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
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"I had an amazing experience hiring Arushi for my son and daughter. We also have a golden retriever and she was able to provide care for all of my babies! She was dependable, punctual, and very...
Reviewed by Joyce C.
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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....
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"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 there for me, very attentive, friendly and kind. I was...
Reviewed by Jemi J.
Julie R.
Hoboken, NJ
$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Enthusiastic Former Teacher Looking For Date Night Babysitting
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Hello! My name is Julie. I'm a 31-year-old teacher who is looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently live in Hoboken but I am very close to the path station/many buses which means I have quick and easy access to almost all of NYC. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County...
5.0
"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, otherwise, would have loved to continue working with her....
Reviewed by Svetlana M.
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**Certified Home Health Aide,
Certified CPR, AED
Experience
7/2012 - 4/2022
For the past 10 years I've had the "Honor, Privilege, and Joy to be the Caretaker of a sweet lady who sadly succumbed to Dimencia.
Duties:
Dr appts, meds, hygiene, dressing, cooking, cleaning, meal prep, companion, field trips & late nights when...
5.0
"Cathy is proactive and helps out with everyday chores without us having to even ask! She takes safety and well-being of our child seriously and creates fun and educational activities for him. "
Reviewed by Mary A.
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Hey guys,
my name is meriah.
I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person.
I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure.
Experience with light house cleaning,
Clean driving Record,
Available for background check,
I am a Volunteer firefighter
I am CPR and first aid certified,
Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"
Reviewed by Conny H.
Nori S.
New York, NY
$22-27/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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College educated nanny seeking part-time or full time work. I have many solid years as a live-in nanny and live-out nanny. I have been fortunate to be trusted with wonderful children, even still who I remain in contact with. Experience includes caring for infant-grade school-teens, including special needs. Errands, scheduling,...
5.0
"Great with kids of all ages. We have boys 4 and 7 she manages with ease and insight. Strongly recommend her!!"
Reviewed by James G.
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 27 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. I have been mommy-helping since I was 12 years old and began independently babysitting when I was 17 years old. I currently nanny 3 full days a week and am available two weekdays and weekends. My childcare resume is extensive as I have traveled the tri-state area...
5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"
Reviewed by Nicole L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hackensack, NJ
Kirsten C.
5.0
Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s well being and safety while in Kirsten’s care.
- Care member
Riley M.
5.0
Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and solutions to caring for the kids. He...
- Amanda F.
Sara R.
5.0
Sara was wonderful with our 6-month old daughter! She was extremely punctual and dependable. We would definitely recommend hiring her.
- Sarah H.
Brazil K.
5.0
Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's like a member of the family.
- Janice 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...
- Care member
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Ratings for Hackensack, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Hackensack, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.