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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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Child Care Services

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have a certification in Home Health Aide, I am also child CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a family in Passaic, NJ for a year and six months as a teacher of two children. My childcare experience is more extensive than that, In the past few years I have worked in two different day cares:...

Charlotte C. says "Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has become part of...

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Childcare Service

Montclair, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I began to babysit kids around the age of 12. During my child-care career, I have worked in schools, summer camps, and nanny agencies. While working in child care, I have been approached with different situations. Such as working overnight, assisting at birthday parties, working with special needs children, and many more....

Keshia C. says "Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then even taught them...

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Babysitter

Boonton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 14 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.

Sandra C. says "I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of...

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Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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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 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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,...

Aimee S. says "Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation....

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Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Franklin Lakes, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am serious and responsible about my job. I also love to communicate with people. Associates Degree in Nursing from my homeland. References. Vaccinated for COVID-19
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Nanny,Personal Assistant

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Becca or Becs! I absolutely love young minds! I'm extremely punctual, patient, flexible, energetic, and fun. On the other hand I've had to run an entire household from sun up to sun down on my own so I know that kids can be wild and I'm totally prepared to become a jungle gym. I personally incorporate gentle...
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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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Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jennifer D. says "Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

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Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Senior Care

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...

Care Member says "It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can...

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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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About Me :)

Cedar Grove, NJ

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Natalie and I recently graduated Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree. I've been working with children since I was 15 as a lifeguard and swim instructor at my local community pool. Since then, I have also spent time babysitting and shadowing a speech language pathologist at an elementary school. Last summer, I...
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Paterson, NJ

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$19/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've worked with kids mostly kids with special needs I know how to have a lot of patience. I have a lot of nieces and nephews that I've taken care of and my own kids that I have. I love taking care of kids and making sure they are cared properly. I love playing board games with them & doing different activities. Having different...
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Paterson, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Raising a daughter and a son whole heartedly immersing myself in nurturing and guiding my children through their growth, working with special needs children for 35 years and being intentional with sharing my strengths in all avenues I am presented allows me to work collaboratively in any task I am assigned.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.83/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 2.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Wayne, NJ are rated 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sandra B.

Sandra takes her role as caretaker seriously. She is responsible and nurturing. She has cared for my 6 month old for two month and has...

- Charlotte C.

Janyia M.

Janiya is the best of the best. She was punctual and loads of fun, my kids took to her immediately. She was kind a very patient with then...

- Keshia C.

Mackenzie M.

I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly....

- Sandra C.

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