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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...

James T. says "Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."

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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator, special needs caregiver

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Am humble, respectful, compassionate I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability. I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving. One thing you should know about me is that I am...

Care Member says "Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "

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Experienced Babysitter - Available Full Time

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm a professional nanny with over nine years of experience supporting children through calm, structured, and developmentally informed care. I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) and bring a strong understanding of early childhood development across different ages and stages. I value consistency, clear expectations, and...

Joy W. says "Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!"

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Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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East Orange, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated CNA & Home Health Aide with 5 Years of Professional Experience. reliable companion Aid that will always show up and get the job done
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Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Newark, NJ

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...

Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...

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Part-time Caregiver

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...

Nicole M. says "Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i...

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Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
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Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
I'm a social worker with 10+ experience in the field. I have a Masters and is in the process of being licensed. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information

Ashley G. says "Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients...

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Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm Julia. I'm a retired nurse of 40 yrs experience with children to teen ages and special needs for 15 yrs experience of also worked in a school setting as a para educator/nurse.
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Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with kids since I was 15! I've worked in a daycare, as a camp counselor, student aide, and have even worked with children who have special needs for the past 4 years as an ABA therapist/Behavior Technician. I'm extremely caring, fun, reliable, and genuinely love the job!
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Iselin, NJ

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Worked with special needs and Ill children I nanny 3 kids right now and how always taken care of young children.
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Montclair, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kashi and I am 22 years old and just graduated from UW-Madison. I have six years of experience in child care, including experience with infants and a child with special needs. I am willing to help with errands, cooking, light housework, homework, and travel. I am also fluent in both English and Spanish....
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
Flexible and reliable caregiver with experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Previously served as a supervisor at a children's organization in Brooklyn, where I gained valuable leadership skills and hands on experience creating safe, engaging and supportive environments. Families know me...
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Professional Babysitter & Preschool Teacher

Springfield, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Alililah, and I've been working with children since I was 14 years old-as both a babysitter and a summer camp counselor. My passion for early childhood development led me to earn my degree in Early Childhood Education, and I'm currently a lead teacher in a preschool classroom, working with energetic and curious...
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Vauxhall, NJ

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$30/hr
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Jenn, I've been a nanny my whole adult life. I also have cared for elderly with special needs
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Experienced Babysitter Available For After School Care

South Orange, NJ

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of one beautiful daughter. I have experience working with children since the age of 16. I've worked in private Day Cares, public schools and family homes. I also have experience working with special needs children. I currently work with autistic children during the school year. I'm CPR, First Aid, ABA, CPI...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.27/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Union, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Tais A.

Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and...

- Yaping W.

Warren N.

Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.

- James T.

Rukayat O.

Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job

- Care member

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