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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Saddle Brook, NJ

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Saddle Brook, NJ

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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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,...
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Lauren H.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$20-25/hr

Special Needs

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I have experience with autistic toddlers as well as non verbal autistic teenagers . I have experience with cerebral palsy adults and children . I have been a nanny for over 8 years with infants up to 16 years old . I also worked at spectrum for living in a group home taking care of adults with disabilities.
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Julie A.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time

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I am experienced in special needs and in behavioral children and in ABA. I have experience in life skills for older kids in the education sector. I love when I see children progress. I know I made a difference in their world.
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Evelin H.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

CHHA

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I have 10 years of experience working with disabled people and in the dementia unit I am a caring person .
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Lida S.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, I have a bachelor's degree in special education and teaching I worked for about 15 years with small children at day care facility and we used to have children with special needs. I got trained to manage those needs also at the afternoon I had babysit a teenager boy with autism for 3 years also I have a sister who is 50 years...
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Thais S.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I`m 35 years old. I have a 2-year-old daughter. I live in NJ and I graduated in Advertising & Marketing. I have experience with kids 1-18 years old. I took care of 4 children in Colorado, a boy 1-year-old, and 3 girls, 3, 5, and 7 years old. I took care of 2 boys, 15 and 18 years old, and 3 dogs. I took care of twins girl 15...
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Madelyn P.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Sitter

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Upon graduating with my degree in social work and human development, I spent two years working in youth residential treatment homes in Vermont. Since moving to New Jersey, I have continued my work with youth residing in out of home care. I have significant experience working with youth in crisis, displaying behavioral...
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Marc B.


Saddle Brook, NJ

$15-25/hr

Full Time Child Care Provider

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My name is Marc. After a successful career in Retail management, I have decided to pursue a more fulfilling career. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. I have two sons, and enjoy spending time with both of them. My younger son has Special needs, and caring for him has prepared me for any child care...
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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

5.0

(4)

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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.
5.0
"Andrea took care of my dad for a week while we travelled for vacation. He has multiple sclerosis and mainly bedridden or in a wheelchair. He has a lot of different needs and Andrea just knew what to do. She's...

Reviewed by Cindy C.

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Eleanora Z.


Saddle River, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
5.0
"Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating...

Reviewed by Judi H.

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Kiara R.


Englewood Cliffs, NJ

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly And Patient Respectful And Responsible

5.0

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can work with special needs children. I'm patient and calm energetic. Sweet loving and willing to provide amazing service.
5.0
"Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable."

Reviewed by Nadia W.

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Malka S.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

4.8

(4)

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Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 7 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper, and more. I have CPR and EMT training. I am...
5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"

Reviewed by Care member

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Life Skills Coach And Educator

3.0

(1)

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Hello! I am a special needs life skills coach and paraprofessional with a bachelors and over 10 years of rewarding experience working with clients. I have worked with clients diagnosed with Autism/ADHD/developmental delays/anxiety/depression to manage behavior, life skills and learning capabilities. I love being able to connect...
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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher

5.0

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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...
5.0
"I highly recommend Farisa as a babysitter! She is absolutely amazing with children, and provided exceptional care for my kids. From the moment she arrived, I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in...

Reviewed by Michele C.

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Anabel E.


Lodi, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

Reviewed by Jennifer D.

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Jessica L.


Montclair, NJ

$16-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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My name is Jessica and I have over 10 years of experience from ages 3 months old - 15 years old. I have experience with special needs individuals including those with autism. I also have experience feeding children with PEG tube. I love children and am available to help with whatever may be needed - running errands, driving,...
5.0
"Jessica is great with kids and has a lot of experience! She was sweet and kind when talking to her and even went out of her way to ask about the kids likes, dislikes, allergies, and hobbies. The kids are always...

Reviewed by Jacqueline D.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

3.0

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I am an Elementary/Middle & SPED teacher that teaches at Pss. Also, I was a camp counselor for 4 summers and Girl S leader for about 4 years. I have completed 4 internships in all types of classrooms & have done 1-on-1 tutoring of all subjects. I have worked/taught for about 2 months in direct contact with autism spectrum k-4th...
3.0
"very professional young girl, seem to have experience, but never responded again after we decided on the days she would be working. "

Reviewed by Rebeca C.

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Gabriela M.


New York, NY

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Gaby Currently I'm Working As A Para Professional And I Love Working With Kids!

5.0

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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, sweet, and kind hearted. I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around and as someone who wants a career in working with kids this helps improve my experience and helping others as well with child care. I'm looking for a job that helps with experiences. I started working...
5.0
"She’s the best babysitter ever I had her babysit my kids for years until I moved I would hire you again in a heart beat."

Reviewed by Emily N.

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Arushi B.


Cliffside Park, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter + Pet Lover!

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Arushi and I am a college graduate who has great experience in the field of childcare as well as pet care. Child Care: I've worked with children of all ages as a tutor, a babysitter, and an after school counselor for over 5 years now. I have also worked with a special needs child closely for over 2 years....
5.0
"I had a lovely experience with Arushi for both my daughter and my son. She was above our expectations and was able to beautifully take care of our children. She was friendly, punctual, and dependable which...

Reviewed by Jennifer R.

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Farisa K.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter/nanny

5.0

(1)

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saddle Brook, NJ

Andrea F.

5.0

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 family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend Andrea to care for your loved ones.

- Amy E.

Eleanora Z.

5.0

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...

- Judi H.

Kiara R.

5.0

Kiara has been our sitter for almost 2 months, our baby is 5 months old. She babysits 2 days a week, she is amazing with our baby. Kiara is very reliable and knowledgeable.

- Nadia W.

Malka S.

4.0

Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...

- Care member

Farisa K.

5.0

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 feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking skills to instantly win Araaya and...

- Care member

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