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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cedar Grove, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Cedar Grove, NJ
Chloe S.
Cedar Grove, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family...
Banu K.
I have the pleasure of working with those who have very low ability to function both genetically, mentally and physically. Currently at my job its mainly dealing with mental health including schizophrenia, personality disorder, bi-polar, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and substance abuse, I do not work full time doing...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To begin with, I love kids, and enjoy to spend time with them, to watch how they, little by little discover their abilities, skills and surroundings. By my own experience, I am familiar with these stages, since I have an 11-year-old boy and 7-year-old girl, and I continue to enjoy every one of their developments. In addition to...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Natalie and I am currently a junior at Rutgers University studying speech and hearing science. 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....
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I am a currently a high school English teacher for 9th grade and 12th grade at one of the best schools in New Jersey. I have a Bachelor's of Arts degree from the University of Delaware, where I majored in English Education. I have almost 10 years of experience as a babysitter and tutor. I have worked...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Warren N.
East Orange, NJ
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."
James T.
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area.
I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing.
(I have also worked with twins so I can multitask
I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "
Care member
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna is generous, patient and gifted with childcare and understanding kids of all ages and needs. Kids also love her. "
Bill H.
Lyn C.
Belleville, NJ
$20-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
Maria T.
Caldwell, NJ
$10-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I care for my daughter with autism for 7 years. I have experience with children and adults with neurological disorders and special needs. I am very intuitive and passionate person,
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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:...
Sandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately,...
Charlotte C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend...
Amy E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice.
I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...
Sarah K.
5.0
(1)
Hey guys,
my name is meriah.
I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person.
I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure.
Experience with light house cleaning,
Clean driving Record,
Available for background check,
I am a Volunteer firefighter
I am CPR and first aid certified,
Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"
Conny H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025
5 years of experience in long term
Looking for private duty home care.
Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management,
Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...
Joanne I.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...
Nancy B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Ariel is great! She comes on short notice which is VERY hard to find. Kid gets sick or we need help next day she will move her schedule around to accommodate. On time and gives notice.
She is great with our 10 month old very caring and soothing. Plays well with...
Mark H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."
Michelle L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cedar Grove, NJ
Chloe S.
5.0
My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family members. Loves our dogs.
I will...
- Banu K.
Warren N.
5.0
Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again.
- James T.
Ahnia B.
5.0
Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Joanna F.
5.0
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 experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna.
- Diane M.
Sandra B.
5.0
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 the family. She helps me keep his routine. I work from home and struggle keeping his meals prepared; fortunately, Sandra has learned the foods that...
- Charlotte C.
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