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Aileen B.

Newark, NJ

4.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Swimming supervision

travel

light cleaning

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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Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

carpooling

Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...

Loren W. says "We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is...

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Janyia M.

Childcare Service

Montclair, NJ

3.7(1)

from: $30/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hello! I began to babysit kids around the age of 12. During my child-care career, I have worked in schools, summer camps, and nanny agencies. While working in child care, I have been approached with different situations. Such as working overnight, assisting at birthday parties, working with special needs children, and many more....

Keshia C. says "Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then even taught them...

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Gianna C.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

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 the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

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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Christina S.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.

Kiara G. says "Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

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Jennifer H.

Experienced Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience

Travel

Hi my name is Jennifer I've been a nanny/ babysitter for the last 10 years , and found your post very interesting. My present job is sadly coming to and end soon after several years, and I loved every minute of it. My working history includes, lots of experience with newborns to kindergarten, twins and I have also been bless to...

Barbara H. says "It is my great pleasure to recommend Jennifer as a nanny. She has been with our family since March 2014. Jennifer has been lovingly caring for our 5 year...

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Sukanya P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

grocery shopping

I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages and am also a mom to a 4-year-old. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I truly enjoy supporting families with dependable, loving care. I value open communication and love keeping kids engaged through outdoor play, puzzles, and fun learning activities. I'm...

Care Member says "Suki was with us for nearly 10 months, since my son was 4 months old, she has been an absolute treasure for our son. No matter what time of day it is,...

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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.

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Valerie C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...

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Dashana C.

Full-time Care Giver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...

Sara K. says "Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with...

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Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

For two decades, I've dedicated myself to nurturing and caring for children. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families by offering dependable care. I hold a college degree and bring extensive training, including First Aid Training, CPR Training, experience...

Care Member says "As first-time parents, we were adjusting as a family, and also individually. Maria's experience, intuition, and warm demeanor have helped us...

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Rachael D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 22 families in your area

Travel

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 a resident doctor, and I am looking for evening babysitting, as...

Christina K. says "Rachael was great babysitting our 7-month-old! She was very communicative and responsible. "

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Taryya E.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $24/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

meal prep

travel

craft assistance

Hi families, My name is Taryya and I am an experienced, reliable, and caring sitter. I have been a sitter for nine years now with experience with children from all ages and backgrounds, and children with special needs. I have worked as a behavior technician, as well as a teachers assistant in the past, I have amazing references,...

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Brittany H.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)

from: $10/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. For the past 21 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children. I have experience with special needs children, a Child Development Associate (CDA), and Early Child Development...

Maria G. says "Dependable and kind. Someone my daughter truly looks forward to seeing everyday. "

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Warren N.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Transportation

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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Shea S.

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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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

Light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

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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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $17/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...

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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

Special Needs Caregivers in Harrison, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Aileen B.

Really pulled through for me at the last minute

- Care member

Liza M.

We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of...

- Loren W.

Janyia M.

Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then...

- Keshia C.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Harrison, NJ

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Available Now in Harrison!

Aileen B.

Liza M.

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Janyia M.

Childcare Service

Gianna C.

Christina S.

Jennifer H.

Experienced Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

Sukanya P.

Erin G.

Valerie C.

Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Dashana C.

Full-time Care Giver

Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Maria M.

Professional, Educator, Trustworthy, Caring

Rachael D.

Taryya E.

Brittany H.

Warren N.

Shea S.

Jacqueline P.

Nanny Looking For A Full-time Job

Josefina A.

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