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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fanwood, NJ

The average posted rate is $30/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Fanwood, NJ

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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

5.0

(2)

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My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

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Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs. I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...

Paula 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.

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.
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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
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Natasha E.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Fluent in ASL, great with all ages. Have worked with infants as young as 2 weeks old. As well as children and infants with medical and special needs. CPR certification, currently working in a hospital as a technician. Have a huge knowledge of...
Natasha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!"

Patricia N.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Dana J.


Union, NJ

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...

France J.

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Michelle B.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Raised Four Of My Own!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michelle took care of my 1 and 3 year old daughters. She was always punctual and professional. She has a gentle voice with the kids and they were well taken care of. Our oldest has behavior issues and speech delay and was able to go through a smooth day with...

Barbara C.

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Robyn P.


Fords, NJ

$22-28/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitting

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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Robyn was great with the kids, punctual, and very nice. We will continue to use her whenever we need a babysitter and would recommend her to anyone else looking for help"

Christina I.

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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, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda is an angel in disguise! My children look forward to playing with and being cared for by her. She is passionate about children and attends to their needs specifically and thoroughly. I'm so happy we found her!"

Care member

Lots of experience over the last years between children, special needs, social work, and elderly care and would love to talk about your needs.
Cheyenne can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Christian C.


Madison, NJ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Christian's Biography

Hi! I'm Christian a 20-year-old college student attending Drew University. I have a bunch of experience with kids having 2 twin younger siblings and all their friends back at home who have been all over me since I was 7. I also have a dog at home so I'm great with pets too. I am additionally a certified lifeguard with 2 years...
Christian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley S.


Cranford, NJ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter Available!! Anytime!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am 27. I live in Nutley, NJ and have been babysitting ever since I was 14. I absolutely adore children and I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have experience with ages ranging from infants to young teens, and have also babysat for twins. I also have experience with special needs children and...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Katie N.


Summit, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

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

CPR

First Aid

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Josbeth J.


Hillside, NJ

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have over 10 years professional experience in working with children from newborns to school age youth in variety of settings. (school, home, hospital, court.. etc) I'm dedicated, enthusiastic, warm-hearted, reliable and overall a positive person. I have a valid and clean driver license. I am also fully vaccinated. Currently, I...
Josbeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Nicole C.


Roselle, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator With A Big Heart!

Hello, my name is Nicole. I have been a babysitter for over 20 years, mostly caring for children ages 1-12+. If need be, I will most certainly care for pets as well. I am First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and I have experience with children with special needs as I have been a middle school educator for the past 8 years in the NYC/NJ...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Damaris H.


Metuchen, NJ

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hello! I am 21 years old, I am currently an assistant teacher for infants and toddlers. My care goal is to become a neonatal nurse :). I enjoy working with children. I have taken care of children from all age ranges and I have worked with children who have special needs.
Damaris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
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Erin P.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$25-50/hr

Special Education Teacher

20 years in the field. Taught for the UCESC in Westfield NJ as well as providing early intervention. Great references. Ability to care for challenging children with patience and love.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fanwood, NJ

Michelle R.

5.0

Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her.

- Brigid F.

Gabriela D.

5.0

I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate her work.

- Paula P.

Camelia M.

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 very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle M.

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Natasha E.

5.0

Natasha is amazing! Very punctual, professional and friendly. My 1year old loved to play with her!

- Patricia N.

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