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Laura F.

Excellent Assistance

Ridgefield Park, NJ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have references. I am great company and am able to assist with an individual needs. I cater to what is required. I am available during the week in the afternoons and weekends.
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Shanice W.

Ridgefield Park, NJ

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$30/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I've been a childcare provider for over a decade because I'm passionate about helping kids grow and develop. I love making a positive impact on their lives and helping them reach their full potential. I'm patient and calm, and I always strive to create a friendly and welcoming environment for children. I'm very comfortable...
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Farisa K.

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Jillian G.

Fun Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Danielle B.

Take Care Of Yourself, While I Take Care Of The Kids!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Danielle and I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I have hung out with kiddos and have extensive experience caring for children with specialized needs. I am energetic, always have a smile on my face, and am very patient! I can help with transportation, errands, and housework, and I am CPR...

Care Member says "Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient, thoughtful and...

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Ariel S.

Career

Hackensack, NJ

4.7(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...

Mark H. says "Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to...

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Anna Gabriella D.

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...

Michelle L. says "Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with...

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Kirsten C.

Energetic Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Kirsten, I am 22 years old and have 9+ years of experience working with children. I've worked with children ages 0-13! I have experience with special needs children including working with feeding tubes. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a clean driving record and would love the opportunity to work with...

Care Member says "Kirsten has taken care of my 5 year old daughter numerous times over the past 3 years. My daughter adores Kirsten, and I feel confident in my daughter’s...

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Camila F.

Responsible Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.

Joanne E. says "Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would...

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Farisa K.

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
My grandmother was a health care worker that worked with both adults and children with special needs. I become a substitute teacher and fell in love with teaching and nurturing children that have special needs. I discovered my passion for special education as a teachers assistant for children on the autism spectrum. Since then I...
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Caitlin M.

Enthusiastic Caregiver- Master's In Mental Health Counseling

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
13 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! My name is Caitlin and I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a master's degree from Columbia University. I currently work at a nonprofit agency providing therapy to children and adolescents. I have a hybrid schedule with flexibility on nights and weekends, which allows me to babysit for occasional date nights, etc. I...

Dan M. says "Amazing with kids, would let watch the kids anytime"

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Jeadd A.

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 32 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person. I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...

Judy H. says "Jeadd helped us for 6 weeks after my husband underwent surgery. He was a wonderful help at a very stressful time. At first Jeadd helped my husband with...

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Hawa J.

Loving Sitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey families, I'm Hawa. I just graduated with my BA in Psychology and Social work. I love the arts of children. I have about 31/2 years of experience with all ages. I've been a camp counselor for a couple summers and I've also done part time behavioral therapy for special needs children or children who lack the ability to...

Care Member says "Very attentive, and she gives the best pep talks to both me and my child. There’s no game to childish for her, she loves to play with my child and my...

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Saily F.

Hey! My Name Is Saily

New York, NY

3.3(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hey! My name is Saily I'm currently attending Lehman College and majoring in nursing. Throughout high school I took a two year course to achieve my Childhood Development Association certification and am in the process of finishing it. I am bilingual, I speak, read, and write fluently in Spanish as well as in English. I have been...

Carly D. says "Saily is really great with kids, wonderful personality and creative!"

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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
Errands
respite care
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 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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Mariana A.

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Sam T.

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sam, a 27-year-old teacher with my masters in special education and teaching for the visually impaired. Before becoming a teacher, I was a full-time nanny, and I worked I families of up to three children between the ages of 11 months-12 years. I have 13 years of childcare experience working as an Arts & Crafts director...

Lynette M. says "Sam is dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable of children's needs and an all around good person. After a day or two of Sam and our soon-to-be 2 yr old...

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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
personal care
live-in home 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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Haley K.

Special Needs Care

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
At the age of 10, I began babysitting my younger siblings one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. Caring for a child with special needs has allowed me to develop a unique skill set that is based upon patience and determination which is something that can only be learned through experience. I am extremely energetic and outgoing and...
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Shannon C.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started caring for people with special needs in 2017, when I began working as a Direct Support Professional, in group homes, day habs, etc. In my spare time, I like to read books, research all about skincare and binge watch my favorite shows. One thing you should know about me is I'm very chill, patient, and empathetic! My...

Stacey G. says "Shannon was punctual, communicated with my nurses and me in a timely manner and I found her to be extremely dependable. I trusted her to help me while I...

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Special Needs Caregivers in Ridgefield Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Farisa K.

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...

- Care member

Jillian G.

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...

- Katerina S.

Danielle B.

Danielle was the best nanny my little ones could have. My youngest little one has many developmental delays and Danielle was patient,...

- Care member

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