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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cranford, NJ

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cranford, NJ

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

5.0

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...

Holly P.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)"

Kendra M.

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs
Josefina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "

Kate B.

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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Deborah has interviewed with us and worked for us several times. Very professional care take that helped us out on several occasions."

Maurice H.

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny."

Staci S.

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Christian C.


Madison, NJ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Christian's Biography

Hi! I'm Christian a 20-year-old college student attending Drew University. I have a bunch of experience with kids having 2 twin younger siblings and all their friends back at home who have been all over me since I was 7. I also have a dog at home so I'm great with pets too. I am additionally a certified lifeguard with 2 years...
Christian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Unique B.


Newark, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

One Of A Kind Sitter

I am a 25-year-old with a Master's degree in Social Work. I have 5 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, including children with special needs. I offer services in housekeeping, cooking/meal preparation, running errands, and English tutoring. I am seeking a flexible position that will allow me to earn extra...
Unique can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace A.


Newark, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am 20 years old and I am the first of 5 children, so I have been doing this for a very long time. Professionally, I have been a babysitter for 5 years. I am willing to work with your special needs. I love taking care of kids, so getting paid for doing what I love is just a way of helping myself financially in school.
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Lindsey F.


Garwood, NJ

$24-30/hr12 yrs exp

As a caregiver with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My calm and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, making me an approachable and trusted caregiver. I prioritize clear and consistent communication with parents, using their preferred method to provide regular...
Lindsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Teresa K.


Colonia, NJ

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

I am currently A one on one support for a special needs child in first grade in Woodbridge Township school district. I love my job and I love giving children and their families the help they need. I have been in the childcare business since 2016 and it is definitely my passion. I do want to go back to school and get credits to...
Teresa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
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Paulina N.


East Orange, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Homecare Provider

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I have worked with many agency. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease , dementia and bed-bound patients. I am very compassionate when caring for patients with special needs and look forward to caring for your loved ones.
Paulina can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I've been working at Novartis early learning center for 3 years. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I am warm hearted energetic and enjoy spending my time with kids. I am currently working at the ECLC which is a special needs school. My skills vary from diaper changing, feeding,...
Kanajah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patricia B.


Staten Island, NY

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

My passion for nurturing young minds and my extensive experience as a childcare provider make me an ideal candidate to care for your child. With 20 years of experience, I have developed a patient and calm demeanor, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. My creativity and imagination shine through as I engage children in...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi Parents ! My name is Dayana, I'm 23years old and am a nursing assistant, with 2years experience looking after elderly patients and 5 years experience looking after childrens I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking newborns I will ensure that your...
Dayana can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Taj P.


Sewaren, NJ

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Where Help Is Needed, I Am There .

The first thing I would love people to know about me is I like to have fun! I currently work in the special needs field as a class room support staff and I have my substitute certification. My current job is very medically involved as well. I am not a nurse but I I'm well versed in home care because I have lived with my...
Taj can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
I like working with kids because they usually tend to be blunt, which is genuinely my favorite quality. Kids will tell me what they want/need exactly how they prefer it. I like that. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose, and gives me the opportunity to give the help where it's needed. I started working with kids when...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cranford, NJ

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!

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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

Monica S.

4.0

Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)

- Kendra M.

Josefina A.

5.0

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

- Care member

Taiyanna N.

5.0

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.

- Kate B.

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