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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Harrison, NJ
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Harrison, NJ
Janelle R.
South Hackensack, NJ
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hi there!
I've been working as a nanny for 10+ years. I've worked with children of all ages from 3 weeks old, to 16 years old.
I love to spend time with children. I read and do age-related activities. I can tutor as well, if necessary. Safety is is main priority, so that it is never a worry.
I am CPR/AED certified as a...
5.0
"Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really patient when he has a terrible twos meltdown. He's not a...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I am a 23-year-old recent college grad with a ton of babysitting experience. My past jobs have involved working with children, including lead lifeguard and swim instructor, after-school program educator, and full-time nanny. I specialized in teaching preschool ages how to swim; my favorite was the Mommy and Me class! I am...
5.0
"Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total...
Reviewed by Farah G.
5.0
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Hi! I grew up in a big family, now I have lots of nieces and nephews. I have a lot of experience watching children as young as weeks old. I created my own camps for kids, I worked as a camp counselor for teens, and I've also had a job as a daycare assistant. I am finishing medical school in November(2023), and I will hopefully...
5.0
"Rachael was absolutely amazing! Our son (2 months old) was particularly fussy that evening and Rachael did a fantastic job at soothing him. We came home to a happy baby. Will 100% be using Rachael again. Could...
Reviewed by Christine D.
Sara N.
Jersey City, NJ
$38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I am currently working as an ELA Special Education Teacher for the Board of Education, for K-12. I assist children with emotional, cognitive, physical handicap, autism and other special needs.
Other than teaching, I have also been babysitting for 6 years. I started off babysitting a new born baby and was with him till he was 2...
5.0
"Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them...
Reviewed by Marissa S.
Cristina G.
Bloomfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Seeks To Work One On One With A Family
5.0
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I have worked in an inclusive preschool setting for about seven years now in the city of Newark. During this time, I have been able to teach and connect with typically developing learners along with learners that may need extra attention. I am currently transitioning into Nanny work but am looking to work part time with a Family...
5.0
"Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match. "
Reviewed by Melissa P.
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I am currently looking for part-time work in the mornings, evenings, and weekends.
(Morning work preferably in Bushwick, Bedstuy, or Ridgewood)
Hi there! I am a former preschool teacher with 7 years of childcare experience under my belt. Before moving into early childhood education I babysat and nannied for various NYC...
5.0
"We hired Claire to care for our two daughters for 2+ weeks to bridge a gap between permanent caregivers, and we recommend her very highly. Claire was punctual, reliable, and easy to work with. She was sweet and...
Reviewed by John F.
5.0
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I love kids and I'm caring and compassionate, yet firm. I love to play and I'm happy to do housework and assorted tasks that need to get done.
Job experience:
Taught classes at a special needs school
Worked at a swimming pool for 5+ years
Admin experience while attending university
5.0
"Abigail is fabulous!! My kids love her!! All 4 of them! She does the dishes and picks up without ever being asked. She is so kind and nurturing! Very reliable and a great communicator!! Every moms dream...
Reviewed by Brooke C.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"I highly recommend Farisa as a babysitter! She is absolutely amazing with children, and provided exceptional care for my kids. From the moment she arrived, I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in...
Reviewed by Michele C.
3.0
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I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"
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5.0
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Hi, my name is Ingrid. I am a mother of two, grandmother of one and have 22 years experience working with children with special needs through the New York City Department of Education. I take pride in the work I do daily with my students and in further developing their skills. I am responsible, caring and fun. Please reach out...
5.0
"Ingrid is a responsible, experienced and kind person. She had to keep track of driving my middle schooler to different locations and was always on time, kind and communicative. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Jenny L.
Julie P.
Newark, NJ
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare expert with over 20 years of experience caring for children (including children with special needs). I've also played a key role managing family affairs and acting as a personal assistant in office settings and families. I'm great with kids and understand their nutritional and...
5.0
"I hired Luz for jobs around the house and taking care of my dog. She is very dependable and has set a high standard for her work. I can count on her to help me when my schedule goes awry as well. Oh and she is...
Reviewed by Daniel S.
Jubilee R.
Bloomfield, NJ
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her.
She is also reliable and helpful. We...
Reviewed by Debra M.
5.0
(4)
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I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
5.0
"Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny."
Reviewed by Staci S.
5.0
(2)
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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.
5.0
"If anyone is looking for a sitter Clarisa is the best! She's always on time, my kids look forward to being with her. I needed her for summer help while I worked from home, needed to run some errands or a night...
Reviewed by Shirley S.
Lucas M.
New York, NY
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
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Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
Janelle G.
West Orange, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hello, my name is Janelle! I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny, babysitter and tutor. Whether it be a single child or multiple, I love to work with children of all ages! I also have experience caring for children with physical disabilities and special needs. In the past I have supervised church daycare, and while...
5.0
"Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily...
Reviewed by Aaliyah H.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Angelica! I'm a Certified Medical Assistant and experienced part-time nanny for amazing families. I also provide Spanish tutoring with multiple levels of learning, I am energetic, great multitasker and I enjoy teaching and taking care of children.
5.0
"Thanks to Maria for being an exceptional help for me and my family, she was always one step ahead on everything we appreciate it her time with us. She is always cheerful, joyful and has a good attitude. Would...
Reviewed by Kevin C.
Alexis G.
New York, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hello! I am 27 years old, originally from California. I have been a nanny for 8 years. I have experience with children with special needs. I am bilingual and looking for a new family to care for!
5.0
"We hire Alexis while our regular sitter was out on a gig for about two months.
We absolutely loved having Alexis support us, and my child LOVED spending time with Alexis as well.
Alexis was gentle,...
Reviewed by Mo O.
Anabel E.
Lodi, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me.
Hello moms!!
My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."
Reviewed by Jennifer D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harrison, NJ
Janelle R.
5.0
Janelle is so wonderful! She has been a date night, etc. sitter for my 2.5 year old son for the last 9 months or so. She's so great with him and really patient when he has a terrible twos meltdown. He's not a great eater and she is always trying new foods and ways to encourage him to eat. She's...
- Care member
Angelique F.
5.0
Angel is in her name for a reason. This young lady has a remarkable work ethic. She was an absolute joy to have in my home this past summer. Angelique took care of my 1.5 yr old for 3 months, with total ease. Not only was she a quick learner to how we do things, she took initiative and was in...
- Farah G.
Rachael D.
5.0
Rachael was awesome. My wife and I felt very comfortable with her and she was the first sitter we've used for our 3-month old. She was attentive, on time, communicative and genuinely interested in our little boy. Feel very lucky to have found her!
- Evan M.
Sara N.
5.0
Sara has been watching our children for date nights. She is great at responding quickly to phone call/text when scheduling. She does such a wonderful job with the kids. She usually feeds, bathes and puts them to bed. The kids love when she comes over which makes it easy on us to leave.
- Marissa S.
Cristina G.
5.0
Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match.
- Melissa P.
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