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Sarah H.

Fun, Responsible, & Caring Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a 26-year-old female looking to babysit children ages 5-10. I worked at an elementary school for 2 years as an Operations Coordinator and am going back to school to get my masters in teaching elementary education. I am available to babysit Wednesday - Friday. I grew up with a sister who has autism and I was very...

Olivia J. says "Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a person to watch...

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Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages. My calm and imaginative approach encourages learning through play and exploration. I believe in...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her again!"

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Lucas M.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Great experienced manny looking for a nanny position! I have more than 3 years of experience taking care of an autistic child! I also can provide you some references!
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Suprina B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
50 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
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,...

Catherine W. says "We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!"

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Chloe V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am 22 years old. I have experience babysitting/nannying ages 6 months to 13 years old for the past 10 years! I graduated in May from Michigan State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Child Development. I have thousands of hours in classrooms, most notably a full semester in a...

Brianna S. says "To whom it may concern, It is my pleasure to recommend Chloe as a childcare provider. She has cared for our 6 month old son, three times a week for the...

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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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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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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
personal care
respite care
hospice services
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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Melissa H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$150/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have been dedicated to providing private lessons to children with special needs for over 20 years. My student-guided approach emphasizes hands-on learning, tailoring behavioral and academic strategies to meet each child's unique needs. I integrate ABA principles and collaborate with students' Physical and Occupational...

Barry K. says "Melissa worked with our son with special needs for several years when he was in upper school. She was more than just an excellent math and humanities...

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Brittany H.

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is truly my passion. For the past 21 years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to 4 children. I have experience with special needs children, a Child Development Associate (CDA), and Early Child Development...

Maria G. says "Dependable and kind. Someone my daughter truly looks forward to seeing everyday. "

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Jeadd A.

Funny Sitter, Honest Kind And Loyal

New York, NY

3.7(1)
from
$35/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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Yuri C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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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Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Jennifer H.

Dedicated,Loving ,Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Jennifer I'm an experienced nanny/ caregiver , with over 10 years of experience. I'm a fun loving person who pride myself on providing a safe, healthy, fun loving environment where everyday is a learning adventure. My previous extensive experience came from working with families that have kids that are on the...

Barbara F. says "Jennifer was a really excellent candidate. In the interview process, she was quick to respond and was completely professional. We were very impressed...

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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
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Aiona R.

Special needs caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Aiona. With over 15 years of experience as both a professional caregiver and a parent of a child with special needs, I offer a unique and deeply empathetic perspective. I am First Aid and CPR certified, with extensive experience in medication administration and assisting with activities of daily living. Beyond...

Scott G. says "We hired Aiona to watch our 24-year old son who has autism and is non-verbal for an almost 3 week period. She is terrific and knew exactly how to work...

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Jennifer H.

Experienced Nanny Of 10 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hi my name is Jennifer I've been a nanny/ babysitter for the last 10 years , and found your post very interesting. My present job is sadly coming to and end soon after several years, and I loved every minute of it. My working history includes, lots of experience with newborns to kindergarten, twins and I have also been bless to...

Barbara H. says "It is my great pleasure to recommend Jennifer as a nanny. She has been with our family since March 2014. Jennifer has been lovingly caring for our 5 year...

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Angie P.

Nanny With 10+ Years Of Experience With Newborns, Toddlers And Elementary School Age Children

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Angie and I wanted to say thank you for taking the time to read my profile! I have 25+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to roughly 7- 8 years of age. I am also mother of two (daughter 36 & son 25) so I can say I have tons of experience! I am well experienced with twins, children with special...

Andrew H. says "If it weren't for the fact that I am going to try being a Stay at Home Mom, we would still be using Angie's services. She is absolutely fantastic and our...

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Diane T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'm not "Just A Nanny" & I don't want to be! I am a professional nanny that has been successfully caring for children & households in NYC for over a decade. I am a native New Yorker, college grad, & ex-NYC teacher. I take pride in the long tenures I've had with my families & I love "my kids". I am not myopic about my role & a...

Care Member says "Diane cared for our son starting at 6 months to almost two. She took wonderful care of him and filled their days with fun activities and discovery. They...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2026

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

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

Sarah H.

Sarah is a hardworking and responsible girl who is extremely trustworthy. I would feel very confident and comfortable letting Sarah be a...

- Olivia J.

Dominique C.

I highly recommend Dominique! She is kind, super patient, helpful, and hard-working. She helped us a lot and I will definitely hire her...

- Care member

Suprina B.

We had to cancel due to illness but Suprina was very responsive and provided wonderful references!

- Catherine W.

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