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60 special needs caregivers are listed in North Bergen, NJ

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in North Bergen, NJ

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Jennifer F.


Middle Village, NY

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Like Family

5.0

(2)

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I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing ,...
5.0
"I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely...

Reviewed by Jodi D.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

5.0

(2)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Care member

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Maria P.


New York, NY

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...
5.0
"Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop...

Reviewed by Mariangel C.

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Sherolyn T.


Maspeth, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Aid On Call

5.0

(6)

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Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 25 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist in feeding...
5.0
"I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a friendship over time. Where do I begin. her dependability...

Reviewed by Nadine G.

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Bellie T.


Maspeth, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Career

5.0

(5)

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Aside from my bachelors degree in nursing, I am a compassionate, loving, caring & trustworthy person. I rejoice in every opportunity available to provide care for patients needing assistance in their senior years. My sturdy built is likewise a plus for special needs in transporting immobile patients to doctor apts, I can also...
5.0
"Billie is not only very capable but also a truly caring individual. He has a warm and upbeat personality that was evident a first meeting him. He interacts well with my husband while performing the necessary...

Reviewed by Helene P.

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Mary Michael Q.


Brooklyn, NY

$13-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny & Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with babysitting, nannying, special needs care, pet & house care, Senior care, and more. I have a Master of Social Work from University. From ages four to 14, from 2001-2011, Louisiana. We were a cradle care family for over 60 newborns through their adoption process. Along with my...
5.0
"Mary Michael worked for us from February through September of 2022. She was responsible for picking up our older son from school throughout the week and hanging out with him / helping with homework until one of...

Reviewed by Ira W.

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Samantha L.


New York, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I started babysitting in high school for children of all ages including one with special needs. I will be more than happy to help watch and entertain your children in a safe environment! I am pursuing a masters in social work and hope to work will children professionally in social work setting in the future.
5.0
"Sammy has worked with our family for a some years now. The kids absolutely adore her and we do too. She has tutored, driven to after school activities, tutored our two kids. Sammy is very responsible and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Ava G.


New York, NY

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Master's Student Looking For Summer Work!

5.0

(1)

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My name is Ava and I'm a current Master's student at Teachers College, Columbia. I'm getting my MA in Education and Anthropology, with a focus on research in special education. I have experience in nannying and babysitting, starting when I would care for my younger brother. I would work after school in high school and undergrad,...
5.0
"Ava is amazing!!! If I wasn't moving across the country I'd never let her go. She nannied for my two infant twins. While the return to work after childbirth is so hard, she made it much less painful and I felt...

Reviewed by Terra W.

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Shannon K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have been a nanny/babysitter on and off for about 5 years. I am available for part time and full time work. I have experience with children with special needs and medical disabilities.
5.0
"Shannon came to us with excellent references from other families of children with and without special needs. At the interview where she met my son (who is relatively non-verbal) he hugged her and said, "Bye...

Reviewed by Loretta L.

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

5.0

(1)

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Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular...

Reviewed by Charlotte B.

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Alivia A.


Bloomfield, NJ

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Super Helper

3.0

(2)

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I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Mayara M.


New York, NY

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny. - Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese - Psychology degree - Special needs experience - CPR and First aid certified - NY driver's license...
5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara...

Reviewed by Lauren C.

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Leticia J.


Elmwood Park, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

4.1

(7)

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I Have 26 Years Experience With Newborns (Preemies) Toddlers, Multiples, Special Needs And School Age... Willing To Travel With The Family... Behavioral Management Training Sleep Training First Aid/CPR Certification Fun Loving And Patient, Seeking Long term Employment References Available COVID-19 Safety Practice Light...
5.0
"Leticia was fantastic!! She was warm kind and very caring. She was always on time, and professional. She gave us updates on the baby’s activities.. Highly Recommend!!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Alexis V.


Brooklyn, NY

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hey everyone my name is Alexis and I'm looking to babysit after work. I am a CTA and have been working with special needs children for 2 years now in the department of education aside from working with children of all ages years prior. I fell in love working with children after having little siblings and watching them grow as I...
5.0
"Alexis was great with our two year old when we were visiting NYC this fall. She was available on short notice, and did a great job with our son. We were very grateful for her help."

Reviewed by Alison M.

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Laurie A.


Brooklyn, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver At Your Service!!!

5.0

(4)

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Hi my name is Laurie . I am a non-smoker looking for a full-time or part-time employment commitment. I have an extensive resume working with children including those with special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED and First Aid. My 10 years experience entailed working with children from infants to elementary school age. I cannot...
5.0
"Laurie was wonderful with our girls. My eldest adores her. Laurie has a wonderful, patient demeanor and we felt very confident leaving our children with her. We came home to two happy babies. We definitely hope...

Reviewed by Audrey E.

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
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Julia C.


Brooklyn, NY

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Creative Professional Childcare Provider

5.0

(4)

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Hi there! I'm a senior in the Childhood Education program at Hunter College. I'm compassionate, curious, and have experience working with children ages 2 to 11, newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters positive development for children. I...
5.0
"Julia was amazing with my little boy Miro, I would recommend her to anyone needing child care. Even today, he still asks about her because they had such a magically wonderful time together! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Alexis H.


Astoria, NY

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

College-Educated Sitter With Special Needs Experience

5.0

(2)

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I hold a bachelors degree in developmental psychology from Brigham Young University, and have applied this degree to nannying positions and child development for many years. Much of my experience is with special needs children, both as a nanny and in a clinical environment. I have worked as a tutor in English, math, and...
5.0
"There is no one else I trust as much as Lexi. My kids adore her. They are 14 and 6 and she has nannied for me for the past couple of summers and we schedule her regularly for sitting. She is an absolute gem...

Reviewed by Melissa L.

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Jessica A.


Jersey City, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Specialist

5.0

(1)

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My work experience is as follows: From June 2001 through May 2005 Care of 31 newborns with special needs from Severe re-flux disorder to Failure to Thrive cases June 2007 - Oct. 2008 Holzkirchen , DE Live in Nanny 3B ages 3 5 7 after school care and all child related needs, i. e school work, driving to sports, Dr. appointments,...
5.0
"We hired Jess as a night nurse for our newborn and she was with us for 4 months. She was always punctual, knowledgeable, and truly cared for our daughter's wellbeing. I highly recommend her!"

Reviewed by Hannah D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Bergen, NJ

Jennifer F.

5.0

I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs companionship. Jennifer is prompt, easy-going, genuinely interested and eager to participate during PT or whatever is going on. I feel completely...

- Jodi D.

Farisa K.

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 skills to instantly win Araaya and...

- Care member

Maria P.

5.0

Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old twins. Maria had the capacity and methodology to develop activities and watch over our little ones.

- Mariangel C.

Sherolyn T.

5.0

I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a friendship over time. Where do I begin. her dependability and quality of care Is Amazing She has a special ability to work with persons with severe...

- Nadine G.

Bellie T.

5.0

The T in Bellie T. stands for Terrific!!!! I would highly recommend him for any job that he applies for. He is extremely competent and experienced in senior care, and is an excellent aide for my husband, who is bed bound. He is reliable, personable, hardworking, strong, thorough, caring, and...

- Jane B.

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