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Gabriella P.

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Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I'm a 21-year-old caregiver with five years of nanny experience and one year working in a daycare/preschool setting. I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, and I pride myself on being energetic, patient, and creative. Over the years, I've built strong connections with children and...

Care Member says "Gabriella was so great playing with our 2yr old - they had so much fun together. She was on time and responsible. We will be hiring her again!"

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Michelle R.

Wonderful Experienced Nanny

Union City, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been a nanny for 14 years now. I am very passionate about what I do. I am loving, active, very reliable, and flexible. When caring for a child their safety is the most important thing to me, and after that having fun is the next. I feel I have the patience to take care of any child because I have a background with special...

Holly D. says "Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She has tons of...

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Johanna R.

Union City, NJ

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$19/hr
4 years experience
I am a very responsible , caring and kind person. I am very organized and I love to help with special needs person and be part of a team in order to make everything work for the best of the family.
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Rosemary R.

Ms.Rose

Union City, NJ

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$28/hr
4 years experience
I like caring for people with special needs because I have a child with special needs as well and I know how hard it is to find childcare in an area where not everyone has the knowledge or the patience. I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and helps me look at things differently. I started caring for people with special...
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Leidy L.

Union City, NJ

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$20/hr
I have 10 years experience with people with different condition I am professional in my job I give my best
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Luz C.

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Union City, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I've been working for 23 years taking care of a person at home with a licensee certified.
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Victoria S.

Babysitter Knowledgeable In Child Development

Union City, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I recently graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey majoring in Psychology with focuses in child development and disorders. I have worked in multiple day cares throughout the Summers, am flexible with hours, have experience with special needs children, am CPR/first aid certified, can make healthy foods, and willing to...
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Jasmiri F.

Jasmiri (New Jersey)

Union City, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development, with 8 years of experience in providing a safe and nurturing environment for little ones. I believe in fostering a child's natural curiosity through educational games and activities that enhance their learning. I'm also comfortable enforcing...
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Nayeli C.

Fun Creator

Union City, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With five years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I offer a safe and engaging environment for your little ones. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to make a positive impact on children's lives, supporting families with reliable childcare. I'm...
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Rosemary R.

Union City, NJ

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$21/hr
Hello! I'm Rosemary but everyone calls me Rose. I have 9 years of experience taking care of young children from newborn to preteens. I love being one of them. I love arts and crafts, walks, and everything in between. I also have experience with special needs children and dogs.
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Shadai D.

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
13 years experience
Meal prep
As a Certified Teacher with 13 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My formal and reserved nature complements my patient and calm demeanor, allowing me to create a serene environment for your children. I believe in open communication and regularly update parents about their...

Alexander R. says "Honest, respectful, family oriented, always goes the extra mile in what she does, organize, love kids"

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Nicole F.

Union City, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi y'all! I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over three years of caring for children, from tiny infants to energetic primary schoolers, including those with special needs and on the autism spectrum. I absolutely love creating a safe, loving, and playful space where kids can grow, explore, and just be...
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Gladys C.

Full-Time Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...

Julie C. says "Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!"

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Shanna B.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Assistant Teacher certification Special needs certification Autism awareness certification CPR/ first aid certification Newborn Care Specialist Certification Sleep Training Vaccinated

Care Member says "Shanna is a professional - she has taken care of children for most of her life - and perhaps more importantly, my two girls love her. She takes care of...

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Meriah J.

Professional Hands On Help

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Hey guys, my name is meriah. I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person. I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure. Experience with light house cleaning, Clean driving Record, Available for background check, I am a Volunteer firefighter I am CPR and first aid certified, Lots of...

Conny H. says "Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities...

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Samantha A.

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, patient, graduate from the New School with 5 years of childcare experience, ranging from new borns to teenagers. For the last 2 years I've specialized in infant care. I also have experience with special needs kids. In addition I am CPR and first-aid certified. I also have a...

Julia F. says "We interviewed Samantha for a nanny position and really liked her. We ultimately went with someone else but would have been very happy to hire Samantha....

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Anita D.

Vibrant, Retired Mom Of 3 (2 With Special Needs)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I'm excited to get to know you and your family! I'm a retired first responder looking to fill my schedule purposefully. I know just how busy life can get so if I can help a family by lending my time to care for their children as well as they would, I'd love the opportunity. I hope you all find amazing caretakers for your little...

Dana L. says "Anita was our first attempt at a date night sitter for our 1yr old. And, it could not have been a better experience. Starting from our first phone call,...

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Cassie D.

Part Or Full Time Sitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience!!

Woodside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
In my years of care giving, I have watched children ranging in newborns to tweens. I have 9 yrs of personal experience and 7 of care giver experience with children with special needs. I am ready and available to pick up/drop off your little ones to and from all activities. I am a firm believer that the arts help stimulate very...

Lauren E. says "Super cheerful and sweet with the kids. My kids loved her, which was quite nice for me (no anxiety leaving them with her!). She handled my children's food...

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Lucero R.

Full Time Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Lucero but I like to go by Lucy. I've been working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years for about 8 years now. I am 1 of 12 siblings all raised in one household. Working with Children has always been a passion of mine; I aspire to open my own daycare one day and continue to have a positive impact on our...

Wilnelia J. says "Lucero is the most loving and caring nanny I have had. She was always on time. Lucero has a connection with kids that is hard to find. Would definitely...

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Eka B.

My Overall Skills

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Certified HHA , CHA. I have skills to communicate and make them fill safe and happy. 20 year experience tough me how to deal with emergency and special needs

Eka B. says "She is very loving, caring and trustworthy person. I always felt great when she took care of my mom. I highly recommend hiring her"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Union City, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Union City, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Gabriella P.

Gabriella was so great playing with our 2yr old - they had so much fun together. She was on time and responsible. We will be hiring her...

- Care member

Michelle R.

Michelle cared for my two boys (now 2 & 4) since my youngest was 4 weeks old. She made watching a 4 week old and a 2 year old look easy. She...

- Holly D.

Shadai D.

Honest, respectful, family oriented, always goes the extra mile in what she does, organize, love kids

- Alexander R.

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