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Andrea F.

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
dementia
respite care
visiting physician
hospice services
+ 1 more
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.

Amy E. says "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 she was her own...

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Carolyn R.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hi there, I'm Carolyn, a certified special education teacher with a Master's in Special Education and a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and Spanish. I'm available for babysitting services, tutoring or date nights. With reliable transportation and a genuine love for working with kids, I'm here to support your family's...
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Palesa M.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$23/hr
2 years experience
My name is Palesa and I have solid experience as a special needs assistance. I'm very patient and positive at all times. I believe these are the most important traits to have as a special needs assistant.
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Ivelisse A.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Hello: I have over 25 years of experience dealing with people with special needs as well as ADHD. I take care of my son who has ADHD. I will take care of your son like my own. I am very responsible and take my work seriously.
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Safia D.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is safia. I am a mother of 2 two beautiful children, a2years baby girl and an 9-year-old boy. I have a bachelor degree in sociology and education. I worked in many different fields. One of them was a French teacher. my recent job was a paraprofessional at high school, as well as elementary schools. I have 5 years...
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Kara M.

Part-Time Caregiver For Children/Pets

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been babysitting for friends and family since I was in high school. I am an older sister so I always found myself caring for those younger than me. I am also a Teacher Education student with a concentration in Elementary Education. I have observed in 1st grade and Kindergarten classrooms where I was able to have hands on...
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Maracine N.

Full Time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked with and done the following: * Newborn to age 11. * Children with special needs. * Light to moderate housework. * Prepared meals. * Take child/children on walks, museum, and play dates. I have 10 yrs experience with child care.

Lisa B. says "I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is sorely missed and I...

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Michael B.

Hoboken, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...

Saurabh P. says "Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the...

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Hayley W.

Professional Nanny/Personal Assistant

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Professional childcare provider with over 10 years of experience in fully-staffed estates seeking a full time, long term (live in/live out) career-nanny/management position in the Tri-State Area. Working as a governess is something I am truly passionate about, and believe it is my life's calling. That is why I am moving back to...

Maureen M. says "Hayley was our Nanny for over 3 years & still continues to babysit our 6 year old daughter occasionally. We were extremely comfortable w/ Hayley from the...

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Taryn T.

Play Is Our Brain's Favorite Way To Learn. I Can Help! ISO F/T Position.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi! I am a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and full time nanny! I have extensive experience working with NYC, mainly UWS, families. Because of my OT and nanny experience, I am able to facilitate a rich learning environment that is fun. After all, the best kind of learning comes from play! *At the moment I am...

Edwin F. says "Taryn is a charming and magnificent person. She's not only friendly, but smart and talented. Definitely the best!"

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Ali G.

Elementary Tutor/caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Ali and I am a 32-year-old special education teacher. I have my graduate degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, as well as a master's in Curriculum and Instruction. I have had babysitting experience since I was in 6th grade, including full-time nannying positions over many summers. My mother also...

Katie L. says "Ali first babysat for our son when he was 3 months old. She's the first babysitter we ever left him with, and I could not have felt more instantly...

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Rachael D.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
personal 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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Deborah S.

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Newark, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...

Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...

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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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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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Lisa L.

Interactive, Athletic, Articulate, Fun, Patient, Highly-Responsible & Nurturing Nanny W/ Over 10 Yrs Exp {6 Wks-11 Yrs}

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an upbeat, interactive, articulate, attentive, fun, and very nurturing woman who has over 10 years experience working as a nanny. I have also been employed as a Hatha Yoga instructor to 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th graders as part of an experimental remedial reading/writing art program. I genuinely enjoy engaging a child in safe,...

Care Member says "Lisa was very helpful with our daughter. She helped with her when she was between the ages of 1 and 2.5 years old. Lisa taught our daughter how to...

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Grey C.

Babysitter

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
My name is Grey. I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I studied Early Childhood Pedagogy in my home country (Colombia). I have experience working with children of different ages, including children with special needs. I focus on understanding children at their different stages of development, planning educational...

Rosa R. says "Grey watched my daughter for a week and we loved our time with her. She watched my 2 year old with great care, energy and creativity. She was always...

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Jessica S.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am Jessica, a heart-centered RIE and Montessori educcarer (educator and caregiver) with a passion for compassionate care-giving and child-led learning/play. A typical day with me includes endless songs, artistic exploration, and finding every opportunity for learning, connection and joy. I am All Ages First Aid...

Evanice P. says "Jessica is a thoughtful, joyful and innovative caregiver. She cares for our medically complex daughter, that is 4 and two other children 8 and 2. She...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.43/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 Lyndhurst, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Lyndhurst, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Andrea F.

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...

- Amy E.

Maracine N.

I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is...

- Lisa B.

Michael B.

Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with...

- Saurabh P.

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