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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elizabeth, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Elizabeth, NJ
5.0
(1)
Am humble, respectful, compassionate
I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability.
I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving.
One thing you should know about me is that I am...
5.0
"Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old. I'm am a very family friendly person I love all children. All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be...
Gianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have a 6 year old brother that my family needed help with he needed to be picked up and driven to school she was always on time and was able to handle him even with his adhd issue she is very responsible and respectful"
Steven C.
Dorothy B.
Colonia, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience
great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
Eliza O.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Kind, Patient & Fun [Early Childhood & Special Needs]
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a background in early childhood development and education, with 10+ years of childcare experience. My Bachelor's degree is in Developmental Forensic Psychology. I am passionate about children and believe in age-appropriate positive reinforcement and interactive play. I am kind and easygoing, with a calm upbeat attitude. I...
Eliza can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our son LOVED Eliza - she was engaging and was able to read our son's mood, and direct activities accordingly. She was patient, and according to our son VERY fun to play with. She also asked great questions before beginning work, and used that background...
Michael D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assisting children and adults with daily life skills. Transporting children and adults to scheduled appointments. Maintaining household duties and responsibilities. Administering medications as needed. Working with different agencies such as DYFS, DDD & other referrals. Assisting clients at their places of employment. Work with...
5.0
"Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your...
Sara K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."
Ashley W.
Valerie C.
Belleville, NJ
$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
Warren N.
East Orange, NJ
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them do daily tasks and giving medication. I also have experience working as an event coordinator and office assistant so I'm great at multitasking. My...
Warren can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Warren was very pleasant and caring. I would reach out to her again."
James T.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Julie P.
Newark, NJ
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
Anny G.
Bayonne, NJ
$35-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"Anny is a very smart , caring , loving person ! She enjoys working with children of all ages . Anny is punctual and a very responsible person . You will love her as a caregiver !"
Geraldyn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Samantha and I am 30 years old. I am a full-time Kindergarten teacher in Hoboken and am looking for tutoring, weeknight or weekend sitting, and a summer job. I have babysat since I was 15 years old and have experience with children 4 months and up. During my past nannying experiences I have supervised swim time,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Samantha has been working for us on and off for the past 5 years, since my daughter was born. She is always on time and now cares for my daughter along with my son who has autism. Whenever we are in town we know who to call."
Kelly C.
Melissa J.
East Orange, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always felt confident with her in charge. She takes our baby to the park, the library, on strolls, and keeps us updated...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hola, familias.
My name is Brenda, a passionate educator from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've worked with children since 2015 and currently teach at Wise Wonder NYC. I also spent two years as a nanny, gaining extensive experience with newborns, toddlers, and school-aged kids. I can assist with tummy time, sleep training, and...
Melany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are really lucky to have hired Melany full-time to take care of our two toddler boys. Her ability to handle even the most challenging situations with a calm demeanor has been invaluable. When the kids are being fussy with food, she comes up with adorable food...
Care member
Aileen B.
Newark, NJ
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!
My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs)
I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...
Nicole L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
Lisette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."
Jeannie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shaniya . I'm a college graduate with a bachelors degree in architectural design and tech. Which I think give me great problem solving skills.
I like for kids to have fun with me in a creative and exciting way where almost every moment is never dull. Even if it's doing homework, cleaning up, and even cooking...
Shaniya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Shaniya was great! She picked up my kids from school, made sure they got homework done, and kept them busy playing. If it weren't for my family moving out of the area, we would still be using her as a sitter. My kids miss her!"
Deirdre R.
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.
Tahira R.
Staten Island, NY
$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me"
Uzma S.
Michael B.
Hoboken, NJ
$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere.
From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Michael for an after school job with our 2.5 year old. Our son loves him and so do we.
Michael was reliable, responsible and fun. I'm very pregnant and not too mobile, so Michael helped safely walk my son home from school each day. Our son loved...
Stacey P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elizabeth, NJ
Rukayat O.
5.0
Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job
- Care member
Gianna C.
5.0
Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to play. She is a natural with kids I've never seen her more dedicated to something more then the look on a child's face when they smile or laugh she...
- Donna C.
Eliza O.
5.0
Eliza is friendly and energetic. Our daughter can be a bit picky with babysitters, and she has had a great time with Eliza, whether it was help during the day or babysitting in the evening.
- Elizabeth S.
Dashana C.
5.0
Ms. C. is a wonderful professional who is also very personable. She watched my cat for me while I was out of town for some time and I was very pleased with her services. My cat was well taken cared of and appeared to enjoy her presence as well. Thank you for your skills!
- Sara K.
Nicole S.
5.0
I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone.
- Ashley W.
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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.