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Adriana M.

Part Time

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
home modification
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Adriana. I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience supporting elderly individuals. I am certified as a Homemaker and CNA, and I am CPR trained. I have experience caring for seniors with special needs, assisting with daily activities, medication reminders, mobility, and...

Nancy B. says "Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to...

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Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Weehawken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I was born in Colombia and have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and kids with special needs. I'm a loving, active, and responsible nanny. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading books, arts and crafts, and supporting children's learning through play. I'm fluent...

Gregg B. says "She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and open to...

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Ashley N.

NY's Mary Poppins

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Ashley and I have been working in childcare for 12 years. I started out caring for the kids in my big family and knew that was the career I wanted to ve in. I began working in a private preschool in Manhattan working with infants and on the side would do date night sitting for many of my students. I decided to go...

May A. says "I cannot recommend Ashley more highly. She looked after my daughter for over a year from 2-3yo. She is extremely generous, playful, attentive. She's so...

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Diane T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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Victoria K.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Valerie J.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over 20 years of dedicated experience in the home health field, I provide compassionate, dependable, skilled care to individuals and families seeking high-quality support. My background includes extensive work with the elderly, developmentally disabled, and individuals with special needs, ensuring each person receives...
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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Beatriz P.

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Lauren R. says "I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the...

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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Lanisha S.

Special Needs Provider

Yonkers, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
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Mabel V.

Here To Help :)

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have 8 years of experience babysitting children of ages 4 -11. But would do ages 11 and up as well. I currently am a paraprofessional (special needs teacher's aid) in the School district. I can help with homework, crafts, and provide structure for daily routines. I can pick up and drop off for afternoon activities as well....

Care Member says "Mabel is an amazing nanny, very dedicated and always in time. She is great with kids Highly dependable, goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her...

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Tomasz G.

Caregiver (IEP)

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Since A was diagnosed as an autistic child, I was responsible for all aspects of his life in school and after school . Between the ages of 4 and 6, he was attending special school with one on one instruction and my active involvement in his IEP program has been one of the most important factors in his overall success. Then he...

Carla P. says "Tomasz worked for me as a full time caregiver/assistant to my 20 year old twin sons diagnosed with autism this past summer and into the start of the school...

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Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

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Wynee V.

Full-time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Wynee (like Winnie the Pooh). I'm a 30-year-old fun, responsible, and loving individual with a passion for working with children. As an older sister, I gained valuable experience caring for my siblings. I've also worked as a counselor for a summer youth program at a daycare, caring for children from newborns to...

Kalena G. says "She has excellent energy and a natural ability with kids, don't let her small stature fool you. My son who is two listened to her ! She is playful and...

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Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which helps me to understand and support each child's unique growth. I am CPR trained and have First Aid Training, ensuring I can handle any...

Kathy S. says "Angie's been with our family since my LO was 3 months old and she is simply amazing. She's dependable, professional, caring, patient and extremely...

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Lisa R.

Harrington Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
companionship
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...

Diane O. says "Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing...

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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Brittany T.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've working with children who are along the spectrum for about five years. I started in a group home working as a direct care counselor for 2. 5 years. Then I worked as a home health aid for a young girl who had NF1 and was blind. After her I then worked for a family who had two young boys and were along the spectrum. I was...

Lavinia M. says "Brittany worked for us a little less than two years, than we moved back to Italy. That is the only reason why she is not with us anymore. Brittany became...

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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

Adriana M.

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps...

- Nancy B.

Jacqueline P.

She's great with the kids. My son is in love w her. We use her part time and on weekends now that our full time nanny is back. Energetic and...

- Gregg B.

Ashley N.

I cannot recommend Ashley more highly. She looked after my daughter for over a year from 2-3yo. She is extremely generous, playful,...

- May A.

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