Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Andover, NJ

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Herlide and I am currently working as a mental health therapist. My education and experience in the psychological field has helped build my knowledge around helping children to grow and flourish. Previously I have worked as a substitute teacher, nanny, and camp counselor. I have also worked with children with...

Herlide can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Crystal S.

Andover, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Help

I am a teacher during the year but I am off all summer. Looking for a jobs to do over the summer. I have my own care and have experience with special needs children.

Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more

Chantel R.

$26-30/hr • 11 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Caregiver For All Ages

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Former CHHA nurse certified. CPR and First aide certified. Love all activities indoor and outdoor. Can help with child development milestones and achievements as well as tutoring and teaching. Extremely organized and have a flexible schedule. Trained with children of all ages from newborn/infant-teens. Have former in home...

Chantel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son."

Cyndi A.

Kristina C.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

4.4

(5)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...

Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina displayed incredible patience. She engaged Z with playtime, read to her, and took her out for walks. She was always...

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Christie M.

$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

4.2

(7)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...

Christie can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Christie, Provided excellent child care for our 2 children she is kind, loving and professional! my kids loved her and consider her part of our family. When i left for work i always felt confident that my kids were in good hands! I highly recommend her. "

Karen L.

Karen A.

Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...

5.0

"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."

Jacqueline G.

Abigail D.

Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...

Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances. Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my...

Marissa A.

Colleen F.

Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

5.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....

Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our...

Brianna F.

Claudia H.

Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

5.0

(1)

I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!

Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...

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Kristi C.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Active And Fun Sitter

5.0

(3)

I have 20+ years of experience including CPR and first aid training as a previous medical professional. I have experience with infants all the way up to preteen. Babies are held often, needs attended quickly and age appropriate sensory play provided to give them an enriched and engaging environment. As they grow (or older...

Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kristi is a caring individual who loves children. She provides a safe and loving environment, and her fridge is anyways full for whatever little tummies need. "

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Maya D.

Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

5.0

(1)

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...

5.0

"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

Gabriela C.

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...

Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Joan B.

Blairstown, NJ

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Older Fun Mom With A Ton Of Experience

4.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! About me: I have a BA in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I did my internship at a daycare center, have worked in several different day care centers in the past and volunteered at a school/hospital for special needs kids. I am a CASA volunteer (advocate for foster kids), raised four kids ages 19-29...

Joan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance

4.0

"I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and trust her completely. Over the years she has taken care of our now adult daughter with Autism, our dogs and home, and...

Christa J.

Christie M.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...

5.0

"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "

Lynn W.

Heather C.

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

Throughout my years I've worked with many people that have diverse needs. Each person is unlike the next and with my experience I'm able to help conquer the daily challenges. With my communication skills and my ability to build trusting relationships I'm able to help during difficult times and everyday life.

Gabriela C.

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

5.0

"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"

Gabriela H.

Heidi L.

$22-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a Nanny and babysitter since 2004 to present. I take care from newborn and up, Attend to infants' basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Drive them to school or activities, Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning...

Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0

"Heidi is extremely responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. In addition, she is great with kids of any age group. She's kind and always fun to be around, my kids really love to spend time with her, special when she teach then Spanish lessons and do educational...

Reinaguardado G.

Jennifer P.

Mount Arlington, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

LMT & Also Educator For Young Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat & been live-out nanny before, am LMT by training but currently searching for full time work and/or part-time pet care job. I have done lots of volunteering in the past, & am CPR/1st Aid/AED certified. I have worked in several different educational settings w/special needs & non-special needs students from ages 0 -...

Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Cathy C.

Blairstown, NJ

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun Mom And Nurse

I'm a mom of 3 grown children, I survived and actually enjoyed it! Professionally I'm a Pediatric Registered Nurse. I've worked most of my career with special needs children as well as with typical children. I'm comfortable with all infants, children and family styles.

Alicja W.

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

$25-30/hr