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Marisol S.

Ridgewood, NJ

from: $40/hr

11 years experience

Companionship

dementia

hospice services

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with over 11 years of hands-on experience providing high-quality care to patients in home and assisted living settings. Skilled in supporting daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. Known for...

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I was a stay at home mother of two children, while caring for my own children I cared for my friends baby for the first year of his life, in 2004 when my kids were in school I applied to Little Falls School #3 (3-4 grade) as a Lunch Aid/substitute School Secretary, in 2007 I applied to Little Falls School #2 as a Teachers Aide...

Natalie P. says "Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest learn the...

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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

meal prep

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

***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...

Alayne G. says "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...

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Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Dementia

hospice services

personal care

respite care

live-in home care

*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...

Karen S. says "I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of...

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Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

New Milford, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...

Camille M. says "Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"

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Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $27/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

light cleaning

I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...

Carol C. says "Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has...

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Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...

Aimee S. says "Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation....

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Victoria K.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(0)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices. I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!

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Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Tappan, NY

3.0(0)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience

Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)

from: $25/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

travel

swimming supervision

I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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Robyne M.

Paramus, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Loving and patient Grandmother. Experienced 40 yrs in non-profit Mgmnt. for adults & children all ages. Previous owner large childcare/pre-school, and in Youth Ministries. 30 yrs Foster Parent and Respite care. ECE, and most recently Rutgers certified special needs behaviorist, ASD meeting NJ requirements. Available P/T steady...

Care Member says "She’s very sweet. My boys enjoyed playing w her. "

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Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which helps me to understand and support each child's unique growth. I am CPR trained and have First Aid Training, ensuring I can handle any...

Kathy S. says "Angie's been with our family since my LO was 3 months old and she is simply amazing. She's dependable, professional, caring, patient and extremely...

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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Grocery shopping

light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

meal prep

I am a nanny expert with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...

Amanda B. says "Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 6 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

swimming supervision

travel

+ 1 more

***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Noelle S.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

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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Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

20 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

meal prep

For over 14 years, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My passion lies in providing reliable childcare and supporting families. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and...

Erica K. says "Laura is amazing with our two children. If we weren't moving out of state, we would love to continue working with her. She is great at keeping our kids...

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Tiffany E.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

meal prep

travel

light cleaning

Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 30 years old from New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had various specials needs. I always...

Gabriela M. says "We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond...

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Lisa R.

Harrington Park, NJ

5.0(1)

from: $19/hr

1 year experience

Companionship

dementia

light cleaning

meal prep

mobility assistance

+ 1 more

I am a school counselor and mom of three children. I am looking for a summer job and option to continue working and helping others throughout the school year. When I was in graduate school I worked in a group home with men that had special needs. I helped clean, cook, bath and keep the men active and healthy. I also took care of...

Diane O. says "Lisa is an amazing person! I wish Every one that applies with Care.Com was like her! She is the best ever! I have never Have had such a wonderful Amazing...

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Kara G.

Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took...

- Vanessa A.

Kelli P.

Kelli looked after my 2 kids full time for 2 years, until my youngest started kindergarten. She's incredibly punctual and helped my youngest...

- Natalie P.

Rosetta T.

Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental...

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Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ridgewood, NJ

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Available Now in Ridgewood!

Marisol S.

Kara G.

30+

Kelli P.

Caring, Married, Mother Of 2 Adult Children,

Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Tracey G.

Weekend Caregiver

Tracey G.

Senior Caregiver

Jenine D.

I Have Tons Of Experiences

Ann L.

CDA Classroom Assistant And Babysitter

Marc B.

Special Needs Caregiver

Victoria K.

Mary C.

Registered Nurse/nanny/caregiver/esp Special Needs Child

Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Robyne M.

Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Yuri C.

Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Noelle S.

Laura C.

Cook/ Meal Prep/ Childcare

Tiffany E.

Lisa R.

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ridgewood, NJ

Kara G.

Kelli P.

Rosetta T.

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