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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dunellen, NJ
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years
Special needs caregivers in Dunellen, NJ
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...
Richard F.
5.0
(2)
As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...
Care member
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Robyn is lovely. She is smart, calm, diligent and very patient. We feel lucky that she was available. "
Cassandra P.
Jayde W.
Middlesex, NJ
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off.
Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....
Jayde can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and loved on my 1 year old. She showed up in a good mood, and had plenty of patience. She became family pretty...
Naja K.
Aislinn B.
New Brunswick, NJ
$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...
Aislinn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a great help to any family! "
Natalie Y.
Lily D.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$15-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lily and I'm a college student at Salisbury University. I'm looking for a job where I can help and take care of somewhere. I want to build a relationship and not just work for you because it's my job. I'm very outgoing and can help with anything. I am also very organized and love to go out and hang out.
Katherine B.
South Bound Brook, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(21)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kathy was great! We spoke and she immediately put me at ease. I felt comfortable leaving her with my 3 children. The kids were well taken care of and seemed happy and easy with Kathy. She was on time, easy to communicate with, and very reliable. Our house was...
Kat D.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 24 years old. I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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.
Hello I am currently a graduate student in dental school. I love teeth and love to make people smile! I have flexible hours with school and am looking to do some work on the side. I have volunteered numerous hours in nursing homes, special needs camps, homeless shelters and animal shelters. I was also a dental assistant for...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Bryanna G.
Fords, NJ
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi my name is Bryanna, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers for Criminal Justice and Psychology. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old. I can prepare meals, change diapers, put kids to bed, and create fun and and engaging activities. I have...
Bryanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha K.
Westfield, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Julmarie C.
Westfield, NJ
$20-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a supportive environment for your child.
Communication is key. I provide...
Julmarie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Sheralyn R.
Cranford, NJ
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi families! I'm an experienced, former special education teacher, with many years of experience. I've worked with all ages and abilities. I'm patient, kind, fun, and reliable. I'm available for long term work or occasional respite work.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunellen, NJ
Dana R.
5.0
Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...
- Karen M.
Rondene Y.
5.0
Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our family was unparalleled. Not only...
- Kris M.
Alyssa T.
5.0
Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her
- Care member
Robyn P.
5.0
Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet.
- Courtney B.
Jayde W.
5.0
Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and loved on my 1 year old. She showed up in a good mood, and had plenty of patience. She became family pretty quickly. I was never worried about...
- Naja K.
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