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Find special needs caregivers in Basking Ridge, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Basking Ridge, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Basking Ridge, NJ

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

5.0

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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

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Yuny Z.


Bridgewater, NJ

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.
5.0
"I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I needed a full-time caretaker. Yuny has gained some experience working and caring for people with a spinal cord...

Helder M.

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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$45-50/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isha K.


Plainfield, NJ

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Hello! I'm Isha an located in Jersey City I have a bunch of different experience working with kids. I've been a camp counselor teaching dance and art to ages 3-18. I've worked as a substitute for students with special needs. I've also worked with children with autism as an ABA therapist. And lastly, I've babysat infants and...
Isha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha M. I am a current college student in Morris county. Throughout my high school education, I was a babysitter and I worked as an after school teacher for the Morris School District! I am a trained care giver and adore working with children! I have experience working with children with special needs and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria L.


Somerville, NJ

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Four Years Experience, Working Children Are Specia

Where can with children is fun even if they have special needs especially if they need help with their homework or if they're having a bad day, we'll just have fun in the park
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi I'm Kayla! I love having fun and helping people. I'm a volunteer firefighter, CPR certified, and first aid trained. Currently a nanny for two families and have my own photography business! I would love to be a police officer in the future. Looking for something just on the weekends. Hope to hear from you! :)
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Amal Y.


Bridgewater, NJ

$50/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I'm a loving mother with a master's degree in special education. I've been teaching for 25 years and worked as a direct support professional for adults with disabilities and special needs for the last 2 years. I currently work as a special education teacher. I have a passion for what I'm doing.
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Melinda W.


Morristown, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother Whose Children Are All Grown Up! With Extra Time On Hands

Hi! I'm Melinda. I have 4 children that are all grownup now which leaves me a lot of free time and looking for some extra work. My son has diabetes and one of daughters is a very bad asthmatic so I have much experience with both. I am a LPN (licensed practical nurse) and have been working for almost 20 years as one. I am located...
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Maria F.


Bridgewater, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Currently Looking For Full/Part Time Work.

I have worked in organizations that have babysitting. I have also worked in schools taking care of children. I have experience with kids ages in Pre-K to sixth grade. I worked at Matheny Medical and Education Center for eight months to where my with clients had special needs and care. For nine years I assisted children in...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Nina K.


New Providence, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool Babysitting

Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...
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Paige H.


Chester, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi - I'm Paige! I'm 26 years old, currently living in Chester, NJ and am looking for opportunities to babysit locally. I have around 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages (infants, toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers) & of all backgrounds (special needs, etc.). References are available upon request! I am easygoing...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I've been taking care of kids/ people with special needs my entire life. I have a ton of experience, patience, and knowledge.
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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have previously worked with children on the Autism spectrum for three years. I have experience in ABA therapy and am fluent in American Sign Language. Working with individuals with Autism has been such a rewarding experience for me and they teach me something new about myself everyday. I have worked with students who are...
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Desiree C.


Plainfield, NJ

$19-24/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I've worked for a few companies one of them being Keystone Community Living. I've provided community engagement, health and safety, documenting, medical monitoring, and assistance with basic personal hygiene.
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Katie S.


Chatham, NJ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly, Reliable Sitter, With Unique Experience

Hi, my name is Katie, and I recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, with a BA in Hospitality Management. Former supervisors have mentioned that I am enthusiastic, punctual, and easygoing. I have experience working with a classroom of 30 elementary school kids, in Chatham, the best school district in New Jersey....
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Elizabeth L.


Chatham, NJ

$28-36/hr10 yrs exp

Short Term Infant Nurse/Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience working with children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including specialized infant, twins and children with special needs in both a day care center environment and as a professional nanny. I'm proficient with feeding schedules/transitioning to solid foods, and sleep training...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I worked for a family for 2 years with a child with Down syndrome and another with ADD. I learned a lot of things, not because I studied them only from experience working with them but I am always willing to learn and follow instructions on everything you teach me.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My college goal and beyond is working with special needs children because I think they are such loving and kind hearted people. I have had 3 years working with a girl who has autism and down syndrome to where she does not have verbal skills. These people light up my life!
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Hallie D.


Morristown, NJ

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

I am currently taking a year off from Vanderbilt University. I have over 6 years of experience babysitting. Also I have worked as a bunk counselor and sailing instructor for the past two summers at a boys sleep-away camp in Maine. Additionally, throughout high school, I worked as a lifeguard and taught swim lessons to special...
Hallie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ratings for Basking Ridge, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Basking Ridge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.