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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Kara G.

Personal Care Assistant Or Baby Sitter Available Full Or Part-time Depending On Hits Needed!

Hillsdale, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I was and still am attracted to special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...
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Mia S.

Hillsdale, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I've worked with kids for 5 years, caring for children ages 2-9, including those with special needs. My experience includes meal prep, daily routines, fun activities, house-chores, helping with pets, and bedtime. I'm CPR and Babysitting certified, and I have my own car for transportation. I'm patient, responsible, and a great...
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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...

Julie C. says "Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Rachel W.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...

Ellen E. says "I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she...

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Shavelle D.

Hackensack, NJ

4.5(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
I have been working with kids for as long as I can remember. I have nannied three wonderful kids. Volunteered at schools. And taken care and been a companion to kids with special needs. I love kids and have a high level of patience.
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Anabel E.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jennifer D. says "Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

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Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Tappan, NY

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
For over 10 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My passion lies in providing reliable childcare and supporting families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and...

Erica K. says "Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at keeping our kids...

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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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Sandra B.

Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Noelle S.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...

Care Member says "she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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Rima B.

Franklin Lakes, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am serious and responsible about my job. I also love to communicate with people. Associates Degree in Nursing from my homeland. References. Vaccinated for COVID-19
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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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Sandra B.

Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
dementia
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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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...

Judi H. says "Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Hillsdale, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kara G.

Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took...

- Vanessa A.

Gladys C.

Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!

- Julie C.

Tracey G.

As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our...

- Christina D.

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