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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

Hello, my name is Tatyana, and I am a dedicated childcare professional with over a decade of experience. Based in the Bronx, NY, I have been caring for children since the age of 14, working as both a nanny and babysitter for families with diverse needs. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged children,...

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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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Light cleaning

carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

+ 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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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

grocery shopping

light cleaning

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

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

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

Light cleaning

companionship

mobility assistance

meal prep

personal care

+ 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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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

craft assistance

light cleaning

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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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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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

grocery shopping

light cleaning

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

Hospice services

dementia

respite care

personal care

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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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

craft assistance

grocery shopping

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 8 families in your area

Meal prep

carpooling

light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

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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Aiona R.

Special needs caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello, my name is Aiona. With over 15 years of experience as both a professional caregiver and a parent of a child with special needs, I offer a unique and deeply empathetic perspective. I am First Aid and CPR certified, with extensive experience in medication administration and assisting with activities of daily living. Beyond...

Scott G. says "We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly how to work...

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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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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 18 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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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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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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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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of August 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

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.

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.

Lucero R.

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...

- Wilnelia J.

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