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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fanwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Fanwood, NJ
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: Mobility assistance, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Karen M.
Eileen C.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No availability at this time.
Experience in hospitals, nursing homes and home care as a Certified Nurse Aid.
Certified yoga instructor, adults, seniors, and children/children with special needs.
Eileen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!"
Julie V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Absolute best care and attention was given to our baby by Malka who understood exactly how to communicate and connect with our baby which made the experience very comforting and delightsome"
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is a fantastic babysitter, she watched my son who has autism and was great with him. I use her for date night sitting a lot. She is absolutely amazing and has such a big heart. She is definitely willing to help you out in any means needed, whether it be...
Monica G.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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
Eric R.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Theo T.
Cranford, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with him in her care. I would highly recommend Theo for...
Julia F.
5.0
(1)
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...
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!
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
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
(1)
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 32-year-old female living and working in New York City. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children...
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Josefina A.
Elizabeth, NJ
$25-29/hr
5.0
(1)
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, travel, light cleaning, 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...
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fanwood, 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.
Eileen C.
5.0
Eileen is reliable, kind, professional and a lovely addition to our mom's care team!!!
- Julie V.
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
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
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
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