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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Edison, NJ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Edison, NJ

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Heather Z.


Edison, NJ

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter/Home Therapist ABA

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with children and adults with special needs, as well as elderly. Life coach/ABA background Currently working as a support coordinator seeking a side job. Hours flexible
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Kelly P.


Edison, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Nanny

For the past four years I've worked for a family with two kids. The son had varies condition he has social needs including behaviors and g tube feedings. He also needed help with his daily routine. I did meal preparation for him on a daily basic also feed him. Gave him his meds and took care of him on a daily basic and all his...
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Sharon P.


Edison, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

A Caregiver Should Be Courteous, Reliable, Trustworthy and Respectful.

I have four years experience working with special needs children. Passionate would not be the word to describe my love and dedication for what I do. Simple fact that I am given a great responsibility to ensure the well being of special needs children.
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Vanesa R.


Edison, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring, Patient And Loving Heart.

Hi everyone! My name is Vanesa, I have five years of experience with working with children. I currently work in a school as an instructional assistant, with special need children. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am responsible, patient and have strong communication skills. I can help with light housekeeping, crafts and...
Vanesa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Heather Z.


Edison, NJ

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teacher aide at a Learning Center (special need stage school) Also provide child care services at a Center with kids who are receiving therapy Have babysat off this website for the past 7 years off and on majority of experience with special needs and multiple disabilities from mild-profound disabilities Familiar with...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation

Melissa J.


Edison, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

A Disney Channel Diva

5.0

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Caring for these individuals is like having an on-growing family. Each client you meet becomes part of you and your family without even noticing!
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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...

Lisa Z.

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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
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us peace of mind. I strongly recommend her to anyone who...

Sharon P.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"

Staci L.

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"My son was a resident at a program in NJ. She was very kind to my son and he thinks of her as a friend to this day. When I brought him home to live in his own apartment she traveled to see him and his place. Katie is a caring person. I believe you can count on her...

Joyce O.

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"

Daljit S.

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Alyssa T.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-27/hr15 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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 "

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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand, I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county. my availability is very...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have 7 children. 4 under the age of 5 which she primarily cared for. All the children adored her. She is always happy easy to get along with and very respectful of my wishes with the children. Love and miss her"

Crystal K.

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Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

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: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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...

Kris M.

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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...

Michelle M.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging...

Julie E.

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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...

Ariya V.

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Edison, NJ

Violeta P.

5.0

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor appointments and on daily errands using our...

- Lisa Z.

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.

Cathi A.

5.0

As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

Katie B.

5.0

She is very patient and understands the population.

- Robin J.

Manjit K.

5.0

She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath

- Daljit S.

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