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Eleanora Z.

Caregiver

Saddle River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
respite care
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...

Judi H. says "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...

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Melissa M.

Saddle River, NJ

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Experienced Multilingual Nanny&Educator | CPR Certified | Special Needs Experience With over 5 years of hands-on experience as a dedicated nanny&educator, I bring warmth, reliability, and a deep passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. My background includes teaching abroad, tutoring, and caregiving - always...
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Emili C.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Saddle River, NJ

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$30/hr
7 years experience
I am a recent graduate of the Montclair Masters in Music Therapy. I have over 10 years experience taking in teaching various music lessons and 3 years experience in music therapy. I offer client-focused and music -center therapy for people with special needs of all ages.
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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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Katarina V.

Caregiver For Special Needs Kids

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Hi. Let me introduce myself. My name is Katarina and I'm from Slovakia , Have been living in this country for last 16 years. I obtained Master degree as Social worker in my country . Currently working on my transcription of my diploma . I have a knowledge and experience of special needs kids. I love what I'm doing and love to be...
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Gillian D.

Babysitting More Than Turing A Tv On

Sloatsburg, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families !! My name is Gillian and I would love to work with your children. I have 8 years of experience babysitting and am currently in college to become a teacher. I have done two 600 hour student teaching experiences at East Longmeadow middle school and Longmeadow middle school. Throughout my high school years I worked at...

Mary M. says "Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard at our HOA lake....

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Digna U.

Paterson, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$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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Lisa R.

Harrington Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
companionship
+ 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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Nancy A.

College Student

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$48/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope I can be the perfect fit for your family. I am a charismatic, organized, caring and attentive caregiver. I am CPR certified. Over the years, as a babysitter, nursing assistant, and nursing student, I've had so much experience with children (including those with behavioral and special needs). I've helped and...

Laura F. says "Nancy is great and very responsible. She got along great with the kids. We highly recommend her!"

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Rene W.

Nanuet, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is René, I'm 23 and currently looking for a live-in nanny position in NYC as I continue my studies at Mercy University. I have 8 years of childcare experience, including working in a preschool, with infants, toddlers, school-aged kids and children with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have strong references. I'm...

Care Member says "Rene is warm and sweet and is a great communicator. Our baby boy loves spending time with her. We would 100% recommend Rene. "

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Tiffany E.

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, 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 varying specials needs. I...

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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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 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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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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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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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Debra B.

VERY RELIABLE CARE GIVER

New City, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 60-year-old mother of two college graduated children. I have a brother who is mentally challenged. I was a caregiver for my sister in-law who had dementia. I worked as a teacher's asst. for 16 years with special needs students with autism, down syndrome .
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Valeria M.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello there! I hope you will consider me as your next babysitter. You will be choosing a fun, happy, energetic one when you pick me. I have worked with kids for the past 10 years. I have worked in sleepaway and day camps and children's parties. I currently work with children where the main goal of my job is to keep them safe and...

Care Member says "Valeria has provided excellent nanny services to my daughter. She is punctual with after school pick-ups and very reliable. She is extremely patient and...

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Kirsten C.

Energetic Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Carlee M.

Responsible, Experienced 20-Year-Old Girl Available For Child Care

Mahwah, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Carlee and I am a senior at Syracuse University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old, and have been nannying since I was 18 years old. I have worked with both boys and girls of all ages (ranging from infants to teens), and also have worked with...

Jeanne D. says "I had the pleasure of working with Carlee this summer in Marin. Carlee is super dependable, responsible and a lovely person overall. She was responsive...

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Ana N.

Hi, I'm Ana. Cargiver

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
errands
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well. As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
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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
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Saddle River, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Saddle River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Eleanora Z.

Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food...

- Judi H.

Tracey G.

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...

- Alayne G.

Gillian D.

Gillian has been babysitting in the neighborhood for years. I have been her supervisor for the last 3 years that she worked as a lifeguard...

- Mary M.

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