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Jessica C.

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...

Care Member says "Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for your little...

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Special Needs Nanny

Harrison, NJ

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hello. I am a loving mother and grandmother. I have two years of experience as a special needs nanny. I can provide a reference letter. I also take frequent care of my grandson who has severe autism. I am experienced in cooking, cleaning, self care, feeding, running errands and driving to activities. I am very loving, caring and...
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Harrison, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I took care of my grandma who passed away when she was 95yo, she used to live with me and sometimes when she had to stay at hospital I used to stay there with her. Also my mom had a rare disease so I took care of her at the hospital
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Professional Hands On Help

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
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...

Conny H. says "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...

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Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
My name is Shea. I am a full time (online learning) student at Texas State University. I have many years of experience working with people of all ages with special needs. My experience with seniors is limited but not non-existent. I recently worked with a 92-year-old woman and really enjoyed our time together and found it not...

Elysia B. says "You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild guess...you're looking...

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Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
respite care
+ 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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East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...

James T. says "Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

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Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...

Care Member says "It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can...

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Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
visiting nurse
visiting physician
I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...

Wanda P. says "I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind,...

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Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...

Diana H. says "Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the...

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Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 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, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "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...

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Care

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am 22 years old. I'm am a very family friendly person I love all children. All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...

Steven C. says "We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love...

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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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Your Child Is Exceptional!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher Of Students With Speech And Language Disabilities

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am 34 years old. I am a nationally recognized speech pathologist and New York State Certified Teacher and pediatric SLP. I am responsible, professional, and detail-oriented. I also love kids and animals. I am available for tutoring/enrichment, ad-hoc opportunities and part- to full-time work over the...

Carolyn C. says "Our experience with Ashley has been amazing! She works with our sons (ages 5 and 2) on a regular, weekly basis. She comes with unparalleled level of...

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Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I'm a 21-year-old caregiver with five years of nanny experience and one year working in a daycare/preschool setting. I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, and I pride myself on being energetic, patient, and creative. Over the years, I've built strong connections with children and...

Care Member says "Gabriella was so great playing with our 2yr old - they had so much fun together. She was on time and responsible. We will be hiring her again!"

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Newark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...

Care Member says "Really pulled through for me at the last minute"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.67/hr as of June 2025

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

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

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

Jessica C.

Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for...

- Care member

Meriah J.

Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in...

- Conny H.

Shea S.

You can stop your search for a caregiver. Really, go ahead and stop. You've hit the jackpot with Shea. Let me take a not-so-wild...

- Elysia B.

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