Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Avenel, NJ

Tiffany W.'s Photo

Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

See profile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
Rondene Y.'s Photo

Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our...

Kris M.

Dorothy B.'s Photo

Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
Gabriela D.'s Photo

Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs. I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...

Paula P.

Camelia M.'s Photo

Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...

Michelle M.

Amanda R.'s Photo

Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her! "

Care member

Tais A.'s Photo

Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

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

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...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"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 independently with minimal instructions."

Yaping W.

Josefina A.'s Photo

Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Amanda F.'s Photo

Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"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 been able to accommodate us and makes us feel very safe knowing that our child is in such capable hands. Amanda is...

Care member

Alissa W.'s Photo

Alissa W.


Westfield, NJ

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."

Jonaliza C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
Taiyanna N.'s Photo

Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us peace of mind. I strongly recommend her to anyone who...

Sharon P.

Carla J.'s Photo

Carla J.


Staten Island, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
Carla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Melissa C.'s Photo

Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...

Ariya V.

Nicole G.'s Photo

Nicole G.


Staten Island, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Over the past 3 years, I have dedicated myself to being a full-time Board Certified Clinical Behavior Therapist. My approach involves utilizing a variety of natural reinforcers to encourage positive behaviors while reducing maladaptive ones. I am proud to have been recognized on multiple occasions by my agency for my diligent...
5.0
"hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they need a baby sitter. of course we will be hiring her again when there's another date night"

Frances J.

Shaniya M.'s Photo

Shaniya M.


Staten Island, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Energized, Fun And Creative Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shaniya . I'm a college graduate with a bachelors degree in architectural design and tech. Which I think give me great problem solving skills. I like for kids to have fun with me in a creative and exciting way where almost every moment is never dull. Even if it's doing homework, cleaning up, and even cooking...
Shaniya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Shaniya was great! She picked up my kids from school, made sure they got homework done, and kept them busy playing. If it weren't for my family moving out of the area, we would still be using her as a sitter. My kids miss her!"

Deirdre R.

Erin W.'s Photo

Erin W.


Sayreville, NJ

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have 3 years of experience working with children of all ages, especially special needs children, I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am a nursing student that is CPR certified.
Erin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Lots of experience over the last years between children, special needs, social work, and elderly care and would love to talk about your needs.
Cheyenne can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Asia G.'s Photo

Asia G.


Rahway, NJ

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently working for a Paraprofessional for Rahway Public Schools, I care for regular education and special needs. I also clean/ organize homes and apartments part time. This company allows me to make my own schedule which is why I chose this company. Teaching and interacting with children is my passion. I have also taught...
Samantha A.'s Photo

Samantha A.


Staten Island, NY

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available After School, On Week Nights Or Weekends. Over 10+ Years Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting since I'm 13 years old. I love kids and this is something I've always loved to do. I have experience with kids ages 13 months and up. I'm currently a paraprofessional for special needs kids and I love my job.

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avenel, NJ

Rondene Y.

5.0

Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our family was unparalleled. Not only...

- Kris M.

Gabriela D.

5.0

I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate her work.

- Paula P.

Camelia M.

5.0

Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle M.

Amanda R.

5.0

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!

- Care member

Tais A.

5.0

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 independently with minimal instructions.

- Yaping W.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Port Reading, NJSpecial Needs in Rahway, NJSpecial Needs in Carteret, NJSpecial Needs in Woodbridge, NJSpecial Needs in Colonia, NJSpecial Needs in Iselin, NJSpecial Needs in Clark, NJSpecial Needs in Linden, NJSpecial Needs in Fords, NJSpecial Needs in Perth Amboy, NJ

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Moms are not machines: Why time for yourself isn’t selfish — and how to get it

April 16th, 2025 Becoming a parent is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also be unrelenting, particularly if you’re one of the many moms struggling to fi... Read more
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Interview Questions

Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Interview Questions

January 24th, 2018 Hiring personal care assistants (PCAs) is often a key part of a disabled adult’s system of care. Some hire PCAs through an agency, while others hire an... Read more
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Cost of Care

Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Cost of Care

January 24th, 2018 In the last chapter, we outlined types of care op... Read more
Mental health breaks for parents are nonnegotiable: Here’s why

Mental health breaks for parents are nonnegotiable: Here’s why

April 15th, 2024 The joy they bring is endless, but … Kids. Are. Full. On. The demands. The playdates and activities. The snacks. The messes! While their smiles and sn... Read more
The kids are not alright: How to know if your teen is struggling and help them cope

The kids are not alright: How to know if your teen is struggling and help them cope

June 27th, 2022 For over two years, families have anticipated a return to normalcy following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as schools fully reopened and kids’... Read more