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Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 5 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

travel

As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...

Erin C. says "We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our daughter is happy...

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Adrienne D.

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $26/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

Dear Family, I am responding to your advertisement at Indeed, for the position of Full-Time Nanny. I have acquired many skills during my 18 years, living in the United States. Having worked with child from age 1-3 in their home environment. I understand children's needs, having raised my daughter as a single parent....

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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

Craft assistance

carpooling

light cleaning

travel

swimming supervision

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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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $150/hr

10 years experience

Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)

from: $22/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Grocery shopping

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

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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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Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

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Samantha L.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

light cleaning

meal prep

I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.

Care Member says "Samantha was an awesome sitter! Very polite, arrived on time and very warm and friendly. Will hire again the next time we need a hand - thank you!"

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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

craft assistance

travel

looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County 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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Rebecca A.

Nanny,Personal Assistant

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $22/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

grocery shopping

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi my name is Becca or Becs! I absolutely love young minds! I'm extremely punctual, patient, flexible, energetic, and fun. On the other hand I've had to run an entire household from sun up to sun down on my own so I know that kids can be wild and I'm totally prepared to become a jungle gym. I personally incorporate gentle...

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Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

My name is Rachel, I am a born & raised Buffalonian with a heart as big as my loud Italian family! I come from a long line of caregivers so childcare has always felt like a part of my blood rather than an acquired skill. I began babysitting at age 13 and have since worked in many different childcare settings, providing me a...

Lauren H. says "When my sitter cancelled I needed help fast, and Rachel saved the day. She showed up quickly and was a pro taking care of 5-week-old son; he was so happy...

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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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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

travel

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Rukayat O.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator, special needs caregiver

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

3 years experience

Am humble, respectful, compassionate I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability. I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving. One thing you should know about me is that I am...

Care Member says "Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "

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Bhavani P.

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

light cleaning

travel

meal prep

Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

New York, NY

5.0(0)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 36-year-old living and working in New York City. For the past 2 years, I was working as a SETSS provider where I provided individual support to children with disabilities. While I am teaching part-time right now, I also enjoy other opportunities to work with children. It is most important to me to...

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Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

9 years experience

Light cleaning

grocery shopping

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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Ingrid C.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Meal prep

craft assistance

travel

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...

Jenny L. says "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,...

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Andrea F.

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.

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Lisette C.

Babysitter Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

carpooling

swimming supervision

travel

Hello , My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...

Jeannie N. says "Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."

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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Meal prep

Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of March 2026

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

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Alyssa H.

We LOVE Alyssa. She is the first person we trusted to baby-sit our infant daughter. Her experience is extensive and most importantly our...

- Erin C.

Farisa K.

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...

- Care member

Melissa H.

Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and...

- Barry K.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Harrison, NJ

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Available Now in Harrison!

Alyssa H.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Adrienne D.

Child Full Time Caregiver Available

Farisa K.

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Melissa H.

Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

Samantha L.

Babysitter

Julie R.

Rebecca A.

Nanny,Personal Assistant

Rachel S.

Warm, Loving & Dependable Babysitter/Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience!

Sulman C.

Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Rukayat O.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator, special needs caregiver

Bhavani P.

Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Students With Special Needs

Jasminne J.

Enthusiastic Child Nurturer & Creative Learning Facilitator

Ingrid C.

Babysitter

Andrea F.

Lisette C.

Babysitter Available

Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

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

Alyssa H.

Farisa K.

Melissa H.

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