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Christina S.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.

Kiara G. says "Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

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Ashlie B.

I Am Passionate About Providing The Upmost Care And Support For Children Of All Ages

Passaic, NJ

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Compassionate and enthusiastic caregiver with four years as a paraprofessional, including ABA support, and over two years of babysitting experience. Dedicated to providing attentive care with patience and understanding. Experienced with all age groups, from newborns to teenagers, and skilled at creating engaging, supportive, and...
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Harmony E.

Passaic, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is harmony . I worked in a group home helping kids/ adults with different disabilities and I also I work at Hackensack hospital in pediatrics and senior care. I am highly qualified and well experienced.
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Dalana A.

Senior Care

Passaic, NJ

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
respite care
Seniors Hello, my name is Dalana and I would love to be considered to care for your loved one. I am passionate about helping others and have dedicated my life to this work. I proudly served in the US Army as a Medic Ranger and took full advantage of the Gl Bill as I graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and...
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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Visiting physician
hospice services
home modification
dementia
respite care
+ 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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Lucia R.

Certified SPED Teacher

Clifton, NJ

4.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Bhavani P.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi! I work full time in Management Consulting and saving up for a wedding and trying to grow our network and community and would love to get to know you/your loved ones. have experience babysitting children between the ages of 3 months to teenagers over the last couple of decades. I have prior experience with providing care for...
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Digna U.

Paterson, NJ

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have almost 10seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...

Brian J. says "Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she...

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Sarah D.

Best Nanny From The East Coast!

Garfield, NJ

4.7(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm 22. I'm in my second year of nursing school. I have worked as a full time nanny for the last 5 years. I am CPR/first aid certified, water safety certified and I have over 100+ volunteer hours in K-3 classrooms. I am passionate about working with kids and helping them effectively reach their milestones. I...

Jenna L. says "Sarah has been my go-to gal for about two years now. I was first recommended her as a nanny when I had my daughter in 2020. Obviously, the pandemic was...

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Jillian G.

Fun Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience and have even worked with special needs children. I can help prepare food and take your children around the city if you would like. My full time job starts up again August 15 so until then I am around full time and afterwards I will only be available on weekends. I can help with Swimming Supervision...

Katerina S. says "Jillian babysat regularly for my three young children (3, 6, 7) in Long Island. They always talked about how much fun they had when Jillian would...

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Noelle S.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
3 years experience
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person. I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones. In my spare time, I like to read books and bake. One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...

Care Member says "she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "

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Sandra B.

Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Melissa J.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...

Care Member says "Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always...

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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Sarah W.

Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen. Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...

Catherine B. says "Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning...

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Jillene F.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025 5 years of experience in long term Looking for private duty home care. Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management, Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.

Joanne I. says "I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short...

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Samantha P.

Kindergarten Teacher Looking For A Summer Job!

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Samantha and I am 30 years old. I am a full-time Kindergarten teacher in Hoboken and am looking for tutoring, weeknight or weekend sitting, and a summer job. I have babysat since I was 15 years old and have experience with children 4 months and up. During my past nannying experiences I have supervised swim time,...

Kelly C. says "Samantha has been working for us on and off for the past 5 years, since my daughter was born. She is always on time and now cares for my daughter along...

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Kim G.

Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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Mikela A.

Babysitter For Kids

West Orange, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have 15 to 20 year Experience taking care of kids I very trustworthy I would be very Delightful to take care of your kids on the weekend I can do over night. and I can do cleaning too. Thank you. I have experience in special need children. who take time to talk. I am very patience. whit kids who take time to learn. I play whit...
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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
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.25/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 Passaic, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Passaic, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Christina S.

Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old.

- Kiara G.

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.

Lucia R.

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

- Emily A.

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