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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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Nerlande D.

Hillside, NJ

from: $16/hr

I'm a caring and hard working individual. I love to work with individuals with special needs. I truly believe that they can live up to their full potential, and my main goal is to ensure I help all those that I work with meet milestone and succeed.

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Josbeth J.

Hillside, NJ

from: $20/hr

I have over 10 years professional experience in working with children from newborns to school age youth in variety of settings. (school, home, hospital, court.. etc) I'm dedicated, enthusiastic, warm-hearted, reliable and overall a positive person. I have a valid and clean driver license. I am also fully vaccinated. Currently, I...

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Tamisha W.

Caregiver To All

Hillside, NJ

from: $16/hr

2 years experience

Hello, I'm Tamisha and would love to care you / your love one. I'm a certified substitute teacher in the state of NJ and I work with everyone. I work with ADD/ADHD, nonverbal, hypertension, mobility issues etc... let me help out when you can't as if I were part of the family.

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Shani W.

Hillside, NJ

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hello, my name is Shani. I'm a Paraprofessional at an elementary school as a co-teacher, with my main focus being Autism. I've worked in child care since I was 13, and special needs care for 10years. I'm very creative and energetic, and have a zest for learning new things and exploring. I'm CPR, AED, and First Aid trained. I...

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Shauna Lee B.

Hillside, NJ

from: $18/hr

10 years experience

I have been working in facilities that has unit specialized in all category of special needs I am a very patient, loving, reliable, fun, and well experience person I take my job very serious and will treat every person that come into my care with respect and dignity.

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Josbeth J.

Babysitter

Hillside, NJ

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

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Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

5 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

travel

swimming supervision

craft assistance

Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Kimberly D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $29/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Carpooling

meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

Hi my name is Kimberly. I'm looking for a position where I can bring my 10-month-old son & 2. 5-year-old son as well. I really enjoy teaching & helping all children in their development. I have a true passion for what I do. Having another child with yours not only gives a playmate for social learning opportunities, it also...

Caroline B. says "Kim was our beloved nanny who made a big impact on our lives. She watched both our 3 year old daughter and 6 month old son. She's extremely interested...

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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

travel

craft assistance

Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Mabel V.

Here To Help :)

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

grocery shopping

travel

craft assistance

I have 8 years of experience babysitting children of ages 4 -11. But would do ages 11 and up as well. I currently am a paraprofessional (special needs teacher's aid) in the School district. I can help with homework, crafts, and provide structure for daily routines. I can pick up and drop off for afternoon activities as well....

Care Member says "Mabel is an amazing nanny, very dedicated and always in time. She is great with kids Highly dependable, goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

9 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Swimming supervision

carpooling

light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Zviad G.

Trusted, Friendly And Understanding Companion

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $32/hr

8 years experience

Empathy, patience, kindness and respect - that's what you can get from me. I am understanding of different client's needs. Communication skills, ability to manage the situation easily helps me to make my client happier and comfortable.

Care Member says "Zuka is very nice person. His attitude and friendly spirit is always helpful to handle things easier. He is punctual, responsible and funny...

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Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience

I'm a social worker with 10+ experience in the field. I have a Masters and is in the process of being licensed. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information

Ashley G. says "Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients...

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Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...

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Reyna C.

Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Dementia

visiting nurse

personal care

visiting physician

home modification

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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

7 years experience

Swimming supervision

carpooling

light cleaning

grocery shopping

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 10+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 30 & son 29) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...

Andrew H. says "If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our...

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Tamara G.

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Carpooling

swimming supervision

meal prep

craft assistance

Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...

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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.71/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Hillside, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tais A.

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...

- Yaping W.

Tah'shaunaya B.

Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for...

- Katherine C.

Olivia M.

Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper

- Former Member A.

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Hillside, NJ

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Available Now in Hillside!

Tais A.

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

Nerlande D.

Josbeth J.

Tamisha W.

Caregiver To All

Shani W.

Shauna Lee B.

Josbeth J.

Babysitter

Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Olivia M.

Kimberly D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Full-Time Job

Joanna F.

Mabel V.

Here To Help :)

Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Zviad G.

Trusted, Friendly And Understanding Companion

Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Reyna C.

Caregiver

Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Tamara G.

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

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

Tais A.

Tah'shaunaya B.

Olivia M.

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