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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elizabeth, NJ

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Elizabeth, NJ

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Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Despite my son's impulsiveness the first day she still continued to work with our family. She's very dependable and reliable. The short time I've known her it's been very hard trying to find someone to replace her for the three weeks she'll be away. She's an...

Nalina V.

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Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda helped us when we were stuck without a sitter after school for our daughter. She is truly amazing! She comes with so much experience, kindness, and care. She is also very professional and fosters imagination and creativity. Our daughter loved spending time...

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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, meal prep, travel
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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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...

Steven C.

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Tahira C.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A An Experienced Person With Over 22 Years Working With Special Needs Individuals

I have over22 years working with special needs children and adults . I am a Aba therapist with a strong background working with children and adults with manydifferent disabilities . I am professional extremely patient , and I love to help and make a difference in families lives. I have many years of experience, extremely...
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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-30/hr

Special Needs Therapist/sitter

Hi! I am an experienced special needs therapist. I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I'm very creative, organized and also very patient and caring with kids. I'm a Psychology and Pre-Occupational Therapy recent college graduate with a minor in biology and American Sign Language (ASL). I'm also bilingual, native...
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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced With Autism And Mentally Delayed

I have worked with kids that were on the spectrum and also children that need help throughout the day.
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Dayhana D.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-26/hr1 yrs exp

I care a woman that was in whellchair, I move it with a hoyer for 4 moths. She was muscular dystrophy. I fed her, bathed her in bed and made her food.
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Eryka P.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Your Friendly Neighborhood Caregiver

Hi! My name is Eryka and I am currently a fourth-year undergraduate student at Montclair State University. I am a vibrant, kind, loving, gentle, and patient caregiver, with more than 1 year of experiencing with patients affected by dementia. I am more than ready to be at your service.
Hi my name is Jennifer , I am 21, and am willing to work for your families. I have experience working with kids who have autism & infants as well. I have been working as a substitute as well as before babysitting my younger cousin & his friend when they didn't go to school whom both have Autism. My love for working with kids...
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Rose F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am Rose. I am a caregiver with 3 year experience in providing care for child and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My client has improved a lot and now able to express herself use basic language skills. She also much more independent compared to when I was just starting to provide care. I always make sure that there is an...
I have helped to care for my younger siblings and neighbors all throughout high school. I now work as an assistant for special needs children in the Public Schools. I enjoy working with children and watching their skills and confidence grow.
Tiffany Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Roxana G.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time or Full Time Caregiver Available

Fluent in both English and Spanish. Communicate well with children of all ages and treat all children with kindness, patience and dignity while maintaining discipline to parent's standards. Experience working with special needs children. Certified in First Aid and Pediatric CPR. Educated and understand child development, able to...
Roxana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Susana P.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Lovely Care Woman

I'd describe my personality as respectful, kind and lovely person. I like working children and seniors because I always love to live with them. As a child I care of them as they are my family. I specially worked with seniors because when my mother was old, I realized they have special needs and I'm very serviceable to make...
Susana can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
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Dee J.


Staten Island, NY

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...
Dee can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dee was a caregiver for my sister in an assisted living facility. I was extremely pleased with the services she provided and with her characteristics as a caregiver. Above all, Dee is a professional. My sister is a very difficult person to care for. She has a...

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Rosalyn G.


Hoboken, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Caring Family.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rosalyn. I am a certified teacher with my P-3 license and special education. I am currently a teacher in a self-contained SLD classroom. I am looking for an after-school and/or Saturday position. I can help children in struggling subjects. If your child has special needs and needs extra guidance, please let me...
Rosalyn can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family. She was always on time, communicative and flexible with the ever changing needs of our family. Our children...

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Olivia M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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Jessica M.


Jersey City, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Patience Is The Key

My name is Jessica I am a 23-year-old whose hair sometimes changes colors the best part? Children think I'm a mermaid or fairy! :) I'm a college student majoring in early childhood education at BMCC. My goal is to be the most goofy.. Silly caring teacher to all those little ones anxious to learn about the world. I did my...
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Erin A.


New York, NY

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

16+ Years Of Experience - Babysitter

Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 17 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker. I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again."

Michelle V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elizabeth, NJ

Zorel M.

5.0

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her

- Steven W.

Amanda F.

5.0

Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always been able to accommodate us and makes us feel very safe knowing that our child is in such capable hands. Amanda is an amazing caregiver.

- Care member

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

Sharifa F.

5.0

We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!

- Steven C.

Dee J.

5.0

Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the needs of the family. Dee has a great rapport with my parents, especially my father, who suffers from lewy body dementia. She just knows how to...

- Diana H.

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Ratings for Elizabeth, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.