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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Colts Neck, NJ
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Colts Neck, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great communication and very nurturing and kind with the kids."
Care member
I am a second year occupational therapy student looking for additional part time work on the weekends. I have experience with all different disabilities and am first aid and CPR certified!
Hi! My name is Gabriella P. and I am a junior student at Monmouth University studying psychology, planning to be a children's therapist! I have 6 years of experience with children, two of them having special needs who I cared for. I live in Colts Neck, NJ but willing to travel if you live farther:) I absolutely adore children,...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi moms! My name is Gabi and I am 20 years old and currently a junior at Monmouth University studying children's psychology! I have 6+ years in the babysitting/nannying industry and I would definitely say it is my passion! I adore kids and would love to be a great addition to your family! I am looking for something full time and...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Nicole about a month ago after my babysitter of over a year needed to leave. My son is a strong-willed and very active two-year-old boy. I was concerned about how he would respond to someone new given that he had known his previous babysitter since he was...
Natalie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
5.0
"Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."
Michael L.
Kelly O.
Eatontown, NJ
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.
5.0
"In one word Kelly is awesome. So glad to have found a highly qualified professional to care for and spend time with my son. He is 17, special needs, and needs help in all areas, self-care, socialization, academics, life skills. Kelly is flexible in that she will...
jodi F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
I have over two years experience with special needs and over 10 years experience with senior care. I currently care for a 27-year-old young lady with Rett Syndrome part time.
She is non verbal and requires help eating, bathing, dressing and toileting.
She attends an adult program, music and art class.
I am responsible, caring...
5.0
"Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to...
Wendy P.
Julia R.
Freehold, NJ
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Julia, I am 22 years old and I just graduated from Monmouth University with a major in psychology and minor in childhood studies. I just started graduate school for Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well! I am also an ABA therapist where I work with special needs children for the past 10 months! I have...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Friendly, polite, reliable, and fanstastic with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient, kind, and goes above and beyond to play games, keep her enagaged, safe and happy.- Highly recommended."
Jillian W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lindsey and I'm a certified Early Childhood Education teacher. I currently teach preschool and have 15+ years of nannying experience. My previous positions include household management, transportation, tutoring, infant care, and working with special needs/ Early Intervention/ IEPs. I am available after school/...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Lindsey is a fantastic nanny for my 5-month-old daughter. She is responsible, caring, and knowledgeable, offering advice based on her experience when watching the development of my baby.
For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Lindsey,...
Megan V.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristen and I am a fun, easy going, and loving caregiver. I have been caring for children for what seems like my whole life! My experience ranges broadly from working with adults/children with special needs to infants starting at age 3 mo. Most people would describe me as an old soul and a great listener....
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen provided backup care for my 3 month old son when my regular sitter was out of town. She was awesome. I work from home and all I heard was my baby happily cooing away at her all day. Also, when he napped she got him to sleep in his crib which is really hard...
Sharon L.
5.0
(1)
I am the director of a memory care/dementia/Alzheimer floor in an assisted living facility. I have worked with Parkinson patients, cancer patients and those with advanced dementia and Alzheimer. My focus is with the elder population as I have felt that they have often been overlooked and that they need intensive compassionate,...
5.0
"Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because of a shortage of staff in this otherwise very good facility, I asked Ann if she would still help with his...
Dr. C.
Margaret S.
Neptune, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Specialized Companion In Social & Emotional Support
5.0
(3)
I am creative, intuitive, positive, compassionate & patient. I have love, appreciation, and great respect for our elder community, and a genuine gift for listening & catering to the special needs of older adults & people living with dementia.
I have an eclectic background working in holistic health, meditation, movement, art,...
Margaret can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maggie is the best! She is very compassionate and goes above and beyond for the elderly in her care. She knows what each person likes and makes sure they get it in spades. We started out with her walking with my father a couple times a week. She took him all over...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! I hope this finds you well. Need morning or afternoon help during this school year, or when are closed for holidays or what about a babysitter for an evening out? I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Jackson school district for 16 years. I have a passion for quality education and student/school success. My...
5.0
"Lisa was absolutely amazing with our two and four year old. We hired her for a family wedding that our boys were the ring bearers in, and she brought so much calm and peace to the day. She knew exactly what to do, where to be, did everything from getting the boys...
Care member
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
9 years of babysitting experience with children of all ages. Previously was a toddler/preschool teacher for over a year and almost completely my CDA. I Have worked with special needs children, maintain a clean household, cook, take kids to and from activities. Currently in college for Early childhood education online so I can...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole took care of my two children 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl. She is very reliable and always showed up on time. She picked up my son from school and camp, helped with homework, took the kids to the park, gave them baths and always kept the house in...
Janet S.
Felice P.
Red Bank, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Felice has been such a blessing to our family. My son was 9 months old when Felice started working with us and he was very, very attached to me (mom). She had a wonderful way of letting him get used to her without pushing him. She let him come around on his own...
Whitney Z.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone!
My name's Alexis and I'm currently attending Rutgers University to attain my Masters Degree in Education. Specifically, for children ages 0-15. I currently have worked with a family for over one year, they have two children ages 12 and 14. My responsibilities include making them small snacks, cleaning up around the...
Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colts Neck, NJ
Mackenzie H.
5.0
Great communication and very nurturing and kind with the kids.
- Care member
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my daughter is being taken care of so...
- Gabby G.
Renee D.
5.0
Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family.
- Michael L.
Kelly O.
5.0
This past weekend my daughter got married. Kelly O chaperoned my parents from the assisted living in the car service, to the wedding venue and back. My mom named her the "gram" sitter. Kelly was very professional, attentive and kind. She even kept her sense of humor when my Dad couldn't...
- Care member
Michelle L.
5.0
Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor and PLAY. She has never been a...
- Rachel C.
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