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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palisades Park, NJ

The average rate is $37/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Palisades Park, NJ

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Novlet P.


Palisades Park, NJ

$44/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loving Nanny

5.0

(2)

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My name is Novlet, I am 51years old. I currently live in Palisades Park NJ. I have been a professional nanny for the last 20 years taking care of new born to teenagers. I'm nurturing, patient, compassionate, trustworthy, reliable, energetic fun loving person. As far as my credentials, I've been certified in Pediatric and Adult...
5.0
"I am delighted to recommend Novlet as a full-time caregiver based on the wonderful experience my family had with her for 5 years. Novlet was a very loving and diligent caregiver for our two children, now ages 9...

Reviewed by Gwenn P.

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Jessenia C.


Palisades Park, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Jesse. I work in an elementary school with special needs children. I am caring, sweet, fun, creative, hard working , determined and have a lot of patience. I am also reliable and punctual. I have a lot experience with kids. I have worked in daycares, I have been a nanny in the past and for the last few years I have...
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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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Shannon K.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Clarisa M.


Garfield, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Care, babysitter

5.0

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Hi! My name is Clarisa. I've been working with kids for over five years now (infant- 5y/o). I've worked for a couple districts as a teacher assistant in elementary schools and also worked with children with special needs. I'm fully vaccinated and CPR certified. Please feel free to ask me any questions.
5.0
"If anyone is looking for a sitter Clarisa is the best! She's always on time, my kids look forward to being with her. I needed her for summer help while I worked from home, needed to run some errands or a night...

Reviewed by Shirley S.

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Sandra B.


Garfield, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

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Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the...

Reviewed by Care member

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Ralph T.


Elmhurst, NY

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time/ Part-time Caregiver Available.

5.0

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I am a caregiver/personal care assistant with over 5 years of professional experience working for high net wort clients. While working as a caregiver, I was entrusted to be the house manager and personal assistant to one of my clients. Additionally, I also have experience being a caregiver for children with special needs. I have...
5.0
"Ralph is a sweet, wonderful person. Very kind and great with my mom. He is always there to help and you can always rely on him. He even was great with my dogs!"

Reviewed by Barbara B.

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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 sweet, loving, caring, responsible nanny. My daughter was always taken care of and I felt safe every time she was around. Maria has so many qualities that it is a blessing to have her as a nanny."

Reviewed by Gabriela G.

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Elisa M.


Woodside, NY

$10-50/hr5 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver Available

4.7

(8)

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I graduated from Saint John's University in May 2016 with a bachelor's in Administrative Studies and a minor in Italian. I worked in a daycare for summers 2012-2015, with children ranging from ages 2 to 12. As a teacher assistant, I helped with feeding, potty training, diaper changing, and homework. I volunteered in a school for...
4.0
"Elisa was great with my 2 yo and 4 yo. Very trustworthy and communicative. Will hire again."

Reviewed by Khalifa S.

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Suprina B.


New York, NY

$50-55/hr10 yrs exp

Your Child Is Exceptional!

5.0

(2)

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I have over 10 years of experience working with infants, children, and young adults. My focus is supporting and encouraging positivity, try-again's, celebrating creativity to navigate, and, when possible, exceed milestones. Love children and come to work daily with enthusiasm. Special training: New Born, ABA, Floortime,...
5.0
"We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

Reviewed by Catherine W.

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Virginia W.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Worker Available For Weekend Babysitting

5.0

(4)

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While I have about a decade of experience working with children, most recently I've spent two years working as an after school sitter for a family with four amazing kids and then transitioning to full time with the same family in light of the pandemic. I was very sad to leave the toddler boy and 8-year-old triplet girls, but had...
5.0
"I have known Virginia since she was little. Her experience with children is extensive. She's kind, patient and dependable. She has been a nanny for a number of families and has worked at the Sumner...

Reviewed by Julie W.

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Scott B.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

5.0

(1)

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Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 4 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 4 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...
5.0
"Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022, I asked Scott at the last minute if he had the capacity to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Jennifer P.


New York, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Jen. I am a Broadway Actress and mom of a 15yr old. I am currently studying to get my senior care certification but have much experience caring for special needs. I would love to help out in anyway I can. Have CPR training and excellent references.
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Abigail H.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr

Hard Working And Want To Prove Great Care

5.0

(2)

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I love kids and I'm caring and compassionate, yet firm. I love to play and I'm happy to do housework and assorted tasks that need to get done. Job experience: Taught classes at a special needs school Worked at a swimming pool for 5+ years Admin experience while attending university
5.0
"Abigal was amazing! Always on time, flexible, and was the best at tidying up any little messes or finishing undone housework! My daughter, animals, and I loved her! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Vianna E.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

About Me!

5.0

(1)

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Hi! I recently graduated from Elon University with a degree in Strategic Communications. During my junior and senior year, I had the privilege of babysitting a little boy. He was 6 months old when I started, so it was wonderful to see him grow! I am so thankful for the beautiful bond I formed with him and his family. Throughout...
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Kaeleigh N.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

The Happiest Babysitter On Earth

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh...

Reviewed by Alex I.

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Tracey G.


Bergenfield, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver with 25 years experience available for week nights overnight (M-F 6/6:30pm-7-8am) or Saturdays and Sundays. I am highly experienced in special needs care such as Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular...
5.0
"Tracey worked for my family for over 5 years. I had a son who was not able to do anything for himself and his needs increased over the years ( to include feeding tube) Tracey would not only take care of his...

Reviewed by Alayne G.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

5.0

(6)

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Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
5.0
"Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's...

Reviewed by Janice C.

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Ashley R.


New York, NY

$40-49/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I reside and babysit in Soho, Manhattan as well as Jersey-City , New Jersey . I have vast experience working with children including teaching, daycare and babysitting. As well as Being a mother of two ( a 7-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl ) . I have been baby sitting all ages for over 10 Yrs. I was the head teacher for a...
5.0
"Ashley was absolutely wonderful. She was warm , funny , thoughtful and a joy to have a part of our family . She was trust worthy reliable and treated my children as her own. Would help in every way she knew how...

Reviewed by Marlene D.

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Wendy P.


Passaic, NJ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

4.9

(8)

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Hello! I'm Wendy! I will love to help you care for your children. I have experienced with newborns as well as with special needs children. I been working with children for 12 years and with special needs children for 3 years now. Children are my passion and I will be more than happy to take care of them. I understand how...
5.0
"Wendy is AMAZING! Not only is she incredibly thorough but she arrived timely and is so friendly. She took care of everything from the floors to the bed, tub, and kitchen. I'm already putting dates on the...

Reviewed by Erica S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palisades Park, NJ

Novlet P.

5.0

Marcia (the name she goes by) has been a wonderful nanny to our two small kids in Hoboken for about 2 years now. She's taken care of our little boy from ~3 months old to over 2 years and seamlessly added on the care of our daughter when she was born. She's very dependable and flexible - very...

- Dan And Jennifer D.

Samantha L.

5.0

Sammy is fantastic! She shows up early, is quick with text communication and my daughters absolutely love her! She follows thru with our routine and goes the extra mile at craft time. 10/10!

- Care member

Shannon K.

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 Bye. See you tomorrow." We knew she was a keeper. Shannon was responsible for taking care of...

- Loretta L.

Clarisa M.

5.0

Clarisa is a great and reliable babysitter! I have children, who are all between the ages of 5-10, and they loved her from the beginning. She does an amazing job of looking after the kids and keeping them entertained. They often go to the playground together or do activities at home. I would highly...

- Care member

Sandra B.

5.0

It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can bath properly. I recommend her...

- Care member

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