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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
Personal care
home modification
respite care
dementia
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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Grace M.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I worked as an aide for 6 years with a program made specifically for people with special needs. I currently work as an aide for kids with special needs.
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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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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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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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Dilara A.

Lyndhurst, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Lara! I am a Senior in college majoring in Applied Communication. I have previous experience babysitting, and I have worked as a Paraprofessional in public schools helping special needs children with their education. I would also love to help with tutoring, crafts or pets!
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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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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
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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Allison S.

Sitter Available

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hey families - certified dual language kindergarten Hoboken teacher here, looking for some extra work. I am available for babysitting or private tutoring and also have experience working with special needs. Please feel free to contact : )

Ashtia C. says "We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted the job,...

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Anabel E.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Warren N.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
+ 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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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Rosemary G.

Nanny, Babysitter, Art Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old toddler, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Julie R.

Enthusiastic Former Teacher Looking For Date Night Babysitting

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach first grade in Bergen County but before that I worked as a nanny to an active 1-year-old girl in NYC for four months (reference can be found below) and then a nanny to two amazing boys in NYC for almost three years. Besides my...

Svetlana M. says "Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston,...

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Lucia R.

Certified SPED Teacher

Clifton, NJ

4.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...

Emily A. says "I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school...

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Christine W.

I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...

Caroline H. says "We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt...

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Perla E.

Billingual, Musical And Fun Loving Babysitter

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, My name is Perla. I'm a Computer Science college student with 8+ years of experience in child care and Math tutoring. I'm an English and Spanish native speaker. I'm very active. I love bike riding, playing soccer, playing guitar and ukulele. Also, I'm experienced with kids from ages 1 to 13 and kids with special needs.

Crystal S. says "Perla is responsible, loving and the kids adore her. She worked for our family for over a year and was energetic, thoughtful and hardworking. She made...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.78/hr as of June 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.

Eka B.

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

- Eka B.

Allison S.

We recently hired Allison in a pinch to watch our two kids for us so we could get out for my husbands birthday. From the moment I posted...

- Ashtia C.

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