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Special needs caregivers in Barnegat, NJ

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Krystina B.


Forked River, NJ

$20-24/hr

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I am an experienced ABA therapist who has cared for children as young as 5 and young adults up to 19 years of age.
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Madison R.


Forked River, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitting

My name is Madison, I am 20 years old and am a student at the University of Tennessee. I have extensive experience with children and people with special needs. I have had an internship for 3 years at a speech pathology clinic working with kids. And I currently nanny for a 18-year-old with angel-mans syndrome and a 6-month-old in...
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Victoria B.


Manahawkin, NJ

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Bubbly And Outgoing!

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 2 years of experience caring for children with special needs! With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I love working with children of all ages! I'm confident,...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily K.


Manahawkin, NJ

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am currently in occupational therapy school, so my schedule is relatively flexible. I also have prior experience with children with special needs.
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Saige P.


West Creek, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a college student at Southern New Hampshire University (taking classes online) and I am majoring in psychology to one day become a children's psychologist. I am 21 years old and I started babysitting when I was about 14. I have worked as a paraprofessional (one on one aid) in an elementary school with special needs students...
Saige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Christine B.


Manahawkin, NJ

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have been teaching for 25+ years in many areas of special education. I currently teach in a self- contained special education program.
Hi, I am a certified nursing assistant /HHA with over 20 years of experience and have plenty of references . I am CPR Certified. You may contact me anytime thanks. Special needs care available.
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Rebecca G.


Tuckerton, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Rebecca I am 23 years old my prior experience is I worked for the family resource network we work with children with special needs helping them while taking care of themselves and diaper needs or bathroom help. I also have experience in the daycare scenery so I am with younger children as well . I am CPR and...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's an awesome babysitter and she's truly gifted with children and knows how to handle them and loves them so much"

Melanie H.

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Diana R.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for over 25 years in various settings - day care centers, schools, and I have four of my own children. I have also worked with special needs children for five years. I was a substitute teacher in the Toms River School District.
Diana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

5.0
" Diana R. is my sister-in-law and I've known her for almost 20 years. She watched my children when they for several years when u went back to work. She is a person I always went to for advice about my children. I am so thankful my boys were in the care of someone...

Sharon R.

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Milady R.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you seeking a full-time nanny to join your family? I will come in, be your second hand and shower your house with love and happiness. I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, which also includes working with special needs children. My life is devoted to seeing children happy as well as seeing them grow! I am...
Milady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last...

Mel R.

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

I am a mother of 3 grown children, ages 21, 18, & 15. I am a patient, kind loving person. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a non smoker.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shelly G.


Beach Haven, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Multi-Decade Experienced Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Looking for overnight help? I am your person. I have 20+ plus years of direct childcare experience. Twins, Triplets, multiple child homes with homeschooling backgrounds, and special needs. I truly enjoy caring for children and have a relaxed, positive demeanor and fun personality. I'm available on short notice and/or for...
Shelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I had Shelly take care of my elderly Mother after knee replacement surgery (used her for short term child care too). She's unequaled in her understanding, care and compassion with my loved ones. She was excellent in every way and we viewed her as an extension of...

Todd K.

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Debra S.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a semi-retired professional with more than 30 years of child-care experience. During my career, I have worked as a full-time pre-school teacher and as a paraprofessional with special needs children in a private school, among other child-care positions. I am a dynamic, sensitive, and thoughtful caregiver who loves...
Debra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie is a child whisperer and became part of our family. She keeps in touch with all of her previous families, which shows just how warm she is. Debbie was always on time, and never - not once called out or was late. I completely trust her with my son and he...

Kimberly C.

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Vanessa L.


Beachwood, NJ

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years professional experience as a special needs caregiver and educator. I've worked as paraprofessional in a high school as well as an elementary school. I was also a nanny to boy with autism for 3 years. My nonprofessional experience includes growing up with a sister with autism and Asperger, another sister with a...
5.0
"We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable."

Jonathan P.

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have been a paraprofessional in a self contained autistic class for 9 years. I have experience with children with speech delays, autism, cognitively impaired, and mild behaviors.
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Irene M.


Toms River, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience in special education. Please message me if you think I would be a good fit.
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Tara L.


Beach Haven, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

3.0

(2)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have vast experience in child care, twins and quadruplets and children with special needs as well as taking care of seniors as well. I have taken care of newborn babies and toddlers as well as children in their teens. I am comfortable with one baby or even families with 5 or 6 children....
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara is happy, reliable, positive, and super awesome!"

Marnie M.

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Raena F.


Browns Mills, NJ

$18-24/hr8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking To Brighten Your Family :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Raena, I'm a junior nursing student at Marywood University and I'm looking for an enriching way to earn money while helping families and providing thorough childcare. I have grown up as the primary babysitter for friends & family since a young age, which developed my love and passion for childcare. I'm also...
Raena can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Raena is a reliable and responsible sitter. We were happy to have her help with our toddler, and would gladly hire her again. "

Neelam M.

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Joan D.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many enjoyable years in the caregivers field... I worked for Crystal Run Village for 10 years and just recently worked as a para-educator.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Barnegat, NJ

Rebecca G.

5.0

She's an awesome babysitter and she's truly gifted with children and knows how to handle them and loves them so much

- Melanie H.

Diana R.

5.0

Diana R. is my sister-in-law and I've known her for almost 20 years. She watched my children when they for several years when u went back to work. She is a person I always went to for advice about my children. I am so thankful my boys were in the care of someone with so much experience.

- Sharon R.

Milady R.

5.0

Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last minute.I felt very comfortable with...

- Mel R.

Shelly G.

5.0

Shelly is awesome! She really helped me out with my son when I needed it. My son always enjoyed his time with her.

- Mark S.

Debra S.

5.0

Debbie is a child whisperer and became part of our family. She keeps in touch with all of her previous families, which shows just how warm she is. Debbie was always on time, and never - not once called out or was late. I completely trust her with my son and he loved her! She did so many activities...

- Kimberly C.

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