Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Secaucus, NJ

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Secaucus, NJ! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Secaucus!

Gabriela F.'s Photo

Gabriela F.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been living in New York City for the past 25 years. I have worked for 15 years as a dance and drama teacher with children of all ages, including special needs kids, in both private and public schools in New York City. I am fluent in English, French and Romanian, and I have a background in theater and ballet. I've also...

Whitney M. says "Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very quickly grew...

See profile
Abby F.'s Photo

Abby F.

Enthusiastic Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...

Brian W. says "Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate...

See profile
Melis W.'s Photo

Melis W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I recently moved to NYC from Las Cruces, NM where I worked at A Children's Theatre of Mesilla Valley since 2016 as a Director and Workshop Coordinator as well as a high school theatre teacher at Las Cruces High School. I have worked with all ages ranging from 2 through 17 years old. I have experience working with,...

Tulay W. says "Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike. "

See profile
Ana H.'s Photo

Ana H.

Ana's Babysitting!!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...

Sharmisa F. says "Ana is a gem. She communicates with transparency which I appreciate. My daughter calls her 'my best friend'. She loves her! Grateful for her constant...

See profile
Tah'shaunaya B.'s Photo

Tah'shaunaya B.

In Home Childcare

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, Families! I am a In home childcare provider! Very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I have experience in many areas of caring. I get great satisfaction out of helping others. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. Not only am I patient,...

Katherine C. says "Tah'shaunaya is wonderful to my daughter. She's punctual, conscious even with kids around her, she always has great learning activities for my...

See profile
Hannah C.'s Photo

Hannah C.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Brooklyn located nanny/sitter with 10+ years of childcare experience. Graduated from NYU in May 2023 with a degree in vocal performance. Throughout high school and then college, Ive worked as a babysitter, and then nanny for multiple families. I've worked with children, toddlers, and infants. I've had experience with newborns as...

Care Member says "Hannah took care of our little daughter while we were in nyc and it was extremely professional and efficient . We are def using Hannah for future trips...

See profile
Chloe V.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Victoria K.'s Photo

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!
See profile
Andrea F.'s Photo

Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
home modification
visiting physician
personal care
+ 1 more
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.

Amy E. says "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...

See profile
Farisa K.'s Photo

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...
See profile
Aiona R.'s Photo

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...

See profile
Myriam M.'s Photo

Myriam M.

French Nanny

New York, NY

4.3(1)
from
$50/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Good afternoon, My name is Myriam, French native with a bachelor in psychology and child development. Passionate about kids since my youngest age, I naturally gravitated towards childcare and have been a nanny for the past 10+ years. Extremely reliable, punctual and friendly, I am also able to set boundaries in a loving...

Sarah S. says "Myriam was a wonderful pet sitter (bird) over the holidays. She was incredibly flexible, understanding, and it felt great to know someone was looking over...

See profile
Scott B.'s Photo

Scott B.

Fun And Energetic Nanny/Certified NYS Teacher

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there, my name is Scott and I am a fun and energetic nanny and a certified NYS public school teacher! I have 5 years of babysitting/nanny experience and 5 years of public school experience. I love working with children, a passion that inspired me to become an educator. My biggest strength as a nanny and educator is my...

Care Member says "Scott has been our son's private clarinet lesson instructor since 2019. When our family babysitter quit without notice at the beginning of summer 2022,...

See profile
Leandro M.'s Photo

Leandro M.

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a 50-year-old immigrant from Argentina, a musician by trade. I have been naturalized in the US since 2003. I have been married for 23 years and have two teenage sons. I have been a stay-at-home dad, caring for my children for over a decade. I am currently finishing my graduate studies and training as a mental health...

Robert P. says "Leandro worked for my 51 year old son as personal assistant and caregiver for 3 months, He was kind, attentive and dependable. Leandro was always ready to...

See profile
Rosemary G.'s Photo

Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 2-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a summer day camp for ages 6-8. I have worked with all ages,...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

See profile
Dominique C.'s Photo

Dominique C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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!"

See profile
Kelsey N.'s Photo

Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

See profile
Elizabeth R.'s Photo

Elizabeth R.

Part Time Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth, I am a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit in the city! Aside from my nursing degree, I have over 10 years of experience in childcare, ranging from the structured setting of a child care center to a more flexible at home babysitting setting. I have also taken on the role as coach,...

Michele R. says "Elizabeth is absolutely amazing with children of all ages. She has cared for my children during various periods over the past 5 years. She is...

See profile
Aminata K.'s Photo

Aminata K.

Who I Am

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
errands
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Aminata but you can call me Amy. Taking care of people is one of my passions. I love just knowing that impact and effects that I can have on people's lives. I'm a mom of 4 kids all over the age of 10. I have 8 years of senior care experience and special needs experience. It would be amazing if you chose me for your care....

Jemi J. says "I'm so glad I was able to find Ami for assistance! I am not a senior; I'm the one who needed assistance after an emergency dental procedure and she was...

See profile
Karema B.'s Photo

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...
See profile

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Secaucus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Gabriela F.

Gabriela took wonderful care of our 3-yr old. Even though our girl had been having a tough day and was feeling extra sensitive, she very...

- Whitney M.

Abby F.

Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age...

- Brian W.

Melis W.

Reliable, sweet, non-confrontational, organized, punctual, goes the extra mike.

- Tulay W.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

How to communicate with your nanny to maintain a harmonious relationship

How to communicate with your nanny to maintain a harmonious relationship

April 9, 2026 - When it comes to parent-nanny relationships, finding the right fit for your family is just the beginning of the story. It’s once you’ve hired som...
How to create a nanny share schedule that works for everyone

How to create a nanny share schedule that works for everyone

September 24, 2026 - Nanny shares are a great way to save money on child care. On average, families pay two-thirds of what they’d pay for a private nanny when they’re...
Daycare biting: What to do when your toddler bites or gets bitten

Daycare biting: What to do when your toddler bites or gets bitten

September 23, 2026 - If you’ve ever been pulled aside at daycare pickup to be told your child was involved in a daycare biting incident, you’re definitely not alone. ...