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Find special needs caregivers in Hillside, NJ that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hillside, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Hillside, NJ
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…
Review for Tais A. by Yaping W.
Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to…
Review for Dee J. by Diana H.
I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like…
Review for Andrea F. by Amy E.
Special needs caregivers in Hillside, NJ
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
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...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
Samantha P.
Hillside, NJ
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Babysitter With Special Needs Experience
Hello, I am the oldest of four children, all of my brother's have speech impediments, as well as the youngest two having ADHD. I am familiar with autism, ADHD, ADD, and a few others. I am fun-loving, kind, upbeat, cheerful, responsible, and patient. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have current references. I enjoy...
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...
Shani W.
Hillside, NJ
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Nerlande D.
Hillside, NJ
$16-21/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.
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.
Shauna Lee B.
Hillside, NJ
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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.
I have a lot of experience and I do it with all responsibility and love I have a lot of experience and I do it with all responsibility and love.
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...
Josbeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA
Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives.
Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...
Dee can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dee was a caregiver for my sister in an assisted living facility. I was extremely pleased with the services she provided and with her characteristics as a caregiver. Above all, Dee is a professional. My sister is a very difficult person to care for. She has a...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Respite care, home modification, visiting physician, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Andrea is the biggest blessing to our family. She came into our lives God sent when we needed her the most. I hired her to help me care for my bed ridden mother in law with late stage Alzheimer's. She is very professional, warm, and friendly but most of all, she...
Giselle B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Farisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"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 feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking...
Care member
Stephanie B.
Staten Island, NY
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens
5.0
(2)
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Malka can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"
Care member
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna is generous, patient and gifted with childcare and understanding kids of all ages and needs. Kids also love her. "
Bill H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a...
Karen M.
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