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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

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

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

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

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

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

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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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

9 years experience

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

Hello, wonderful families! My name is Jasmine, and I'm a warm, reliable, and experienced caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience-from infants to school-aged children. I hold a background in psychology, have formal teaching experience, and I'm CPR and First Aid certified, as well as COVID-19 vaccinated. I...

Care Member says "Jasmine is one of the kindest and most attentive caregivers I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her gentle nature and exceptional multitasking...

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Robyne M.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

+ 1 more

Loving and patient Grandmother. Experienced 40 yrs in non-profit Mgmnt. for adults & children all ages. Previous owner large childcare/pre-school, and in Youth Ministries. 30 yrs Foster Parent and Respite care. ECE, and most recently Rutgers certified special needs behaviorist, ASD meeting NJ requirements. Available P/T steady...

Care Member says "She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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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

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

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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Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

6 years experience

I'm an experienced, amazing , responsible, always on time, friendly, enthusiastic doctor who loves older people, children, people in need, My first job was in 2016, where I stayed for 1 year. When I started, the patient was 80 years old, during that time my responsibilities were feeding, bathing, give her medicine I helped the...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

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...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Myat T.

Ridgefield Park, NJ

4.9(1)

from: $25/hr

7 years experience

Craft assistance

meal prep

travel

Hello there! My name is Myat, and I would love the opportunity to care for your little one! Along with personal experience raising children, I've also worked professionally in a Pediatrics Department for three years as a Recreation Aide. In that role, I focused on creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for children -...

Reza N. says "Myat was a great babysitter. She was reliable, and I felt comfortable leaving my son with her. She was friendly and my son looked happy to be with her. I...

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Adriana M.

Part Time

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

meal prep

errands

home modification

hospice services

+ 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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Melissa R.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

12 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I've discovered my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to easily connect with children and make learning fun and engaging. I believe in open communication with parents and prioritize their...

Care Member says "Melissa is affectionate and loving, firm but gentle, capable and professional but also fun and funny! She gives kids the boundaries they need to feel...

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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

light cleaning

meal prep

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

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

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 4 families in your area

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

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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Farisa K.

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...

Care Member says "Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation...

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Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

9 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there, my name is Sheridan! I am an experienced babysitter who is currently a full-time graduate student looking to find some babysitting work. I nannied full-time from 2019 to 2022 for little ones between the ages of 5 months to 4 years old, and then part-time for the first half of this year watching a 1 and 3-year-old. I...

Cesar A. says "Sheridan is an absolutely phenomenal babysitter, artists and all around great person. I've known her for many years and she is very trustworthy and...

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Vivienne B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

Hello! My name is Vivienne. I am a UWS-based certified elementary school teacher with Teach for America. I graduated from Fordham and am currently earning my Master's in education. During the weekdays, I teach science to grades 1-5! I am looking to become your go-to date night sitter, vacation sitter, or ever do after school...

Connie Z. says "Vivienne is wonderful with our daughter as she has been a recurring sitter for over a year. She is dependable and my daughter has a wonderful time with...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.38/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Hackensack, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kelli P.

Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest...

- Natalie P.

Lisa L.

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...

- Care member

Grey C.

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...

- Rosa R.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Hackensack, NJ

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Lisa L.

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

Grey C.

Babysitter

Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Julie R.

Sulman C.

Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Robyne M.

Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Olivia M.

Myat T.

Adriana M.

Part Time

Melissa R.

Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Ashley N.

NY's Mary Poppins

Diane T.

Farisa K.

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Sheridan M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weeknights!

Vivienne B.

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

Kelli P.

Lisa L.

Grey C.

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