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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Forked River, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Forked River, NJ
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four girls. I worked as a Nanny for the last 7 years. My last family was with one girl that I started working for when she was about 4 months old. Before that family I was with twins girls since they were newborns. I worked also with a family of twins with special needs. I worked at Positive Learning at the Boys...
Stacy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Laurie M.
Manchester Township, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've worked a communications handicapped as well neurologically impaired elementary school children. I have a down syndrome nephew who I'm very close to since he was born, he is now 35 yrs old. Took 2 semesters of sign and also introduced to braille. Love children.
Hello my name is Emily and I have many years of experience with special needs infants, adolescents and teens. I have been a special Ed (autistic and behavioral) teachers assistant for 5 years. I am currently getting my behavioral analysis degree. My passion began with having a sibling diagnosed with autism at a very young age...
Ivy S.
Manchester Township, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring and Experienced Special Needs Provider Looking to Help You
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed and experienced Special Education teacher with a Master's Degree in Special Education. I am warm, caring and eager to help. I have high energy and great organizational skills. I am honest, reliable and easy to be around. I have recent, verifiable references which I will gladly provide. I am happy to drive to...
I have a Honda Civic 4-door and am able to provide travel to appointments, errands and dr. appointments. I have over 30 years of having a driver's license in good standing. I can also provide children's transportation back and forth to sports or activities and pick up and drop off to school. I have a health care background and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lianna, I am 27 years old and I live in Bayville! I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am currently a paraprofessional in a 7th grade MD classroom. I have my Bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and I currently attend Kean University pursuing my masters in School Counseling. I have over 10...
Lianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Tamara N.
Pine Beach, NJ
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
8+ Years Of Experience , Certified Home Health Aid,EKG Technician,phlebotomist,Special Education
I have been engaged in providing care for adults and children with special needs since 2016. I hold certifications as a Home Health Aide, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist, and Medical Assistant. My experiences have instilled in me the importance of patience when assisting those in need. I continue to work with the elderly because I...
Tamara can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hi, I am a certified nursing assistant /HHA with over 20 years of experience and have plenty of references . I am CPR Certified. You may contact me anytime thanks. Special needs care available.
I have 10 years experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health issues. I am able to assist with all daily living needs and provide a calm, stable environment.
Rebecca G.
Tuckerton, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebecca I am 23 years old my prior experience is I worked for the family resource network we work with children with special needs helping them while taking care of themselves and diaper needs or bathroom help. I also have experience in the daycare scenery so I am with younger children as well . I am CPR and...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's an awesome babysitter and she's truly gifted with children and knows how to handle them and loves them so much"
Melanie H.
Shawn P.
Brick, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of several wonderful people who were either in need of care or were under in home hospice care. I love caring for people in need no matter what the circumstances.
I also an do a lot of hospice work-the greatest honor to do for anyone.
I've cared for people with cancer, Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's, CHF,...
Shawn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Shawn provided warm, skilled and extremely attentive care for my mom. (Mom has a brain disease and requires both day and night care, and help with all her activities of daily living.) Shawn treated mom like a family member. She carefully following our instructions...
Christa T.
Taylor B.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Part-Time Nanny, Personal Assistant, Etc.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am 28 years old and currently live in Eatontown, NJ. A little about me - I graduated from Fairfield University in CT. I am the oldest of three children; I have two younger brothers, one of whom has special needs. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have extensive experience with special needs children and...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!"
Maren T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello all! My name is Raena, I'm a junior nursing student at Marywood University and I'm looking for an enriching way to earn money while helping families and providing thorough childcare. I have grown up as the primary babysitter for friends & family since a young age, which developed my love and passion for childcare. I'm also...
Raena can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Raena is a reliable and responsible sitter. We were happy to have her help with our toddler, and would gladly hire her again. "
Neelam M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Looking for overnight help? I am your person. I have 20+ plus years of direct childcare experience. Twins, Triplets, multiple child homes with homeschooling backgrounds, and special needs. I truly enjoy caring for children and have a relaxed, positive demeanor and fun personality. I'm available on short notice and/or for...
Shelly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I had Shelly take care of my elderly Mother after knee replacement surgery (used her for short term child care too). She's unequaled in her understanding, care and compassion with my loved ones. She was excellent in every way and we viewed her as an extension of...
Todd K.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have vast experience in child care, twins and quadruplets and children with special needs as well as taking care of seniors as well. I have taken care of newborn babies and toddlers as well as children in their teens. I am comfortable with one baby or even families with 5 or 6 children....
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tara is happy, reliable, positive, and super awesome!"
Marnie M.
Angela C.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre-School Teacher Looking To Give Your Family A Helping Hand!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I'm Angela, & I've been caring for & connecting with kids for over 30 years now starting out babysitting the neighborhood kids to currently teaching pre-k at a private preparatory school in Manasquan, but my experience ranges from working with energetic 6th graders to supporting preschoolers with special needs. I've...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela has become a welcomed addition to our family's busy school mornings! Between our high school-er, middle school-er & elementary school-er, our mornings are packed, and we couldn't do it all without her. So glad we found her!"
Mary Beth K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent many of my teenage years taking care of children by means of babysitting for friends and family. I have four younger siblings and was a nanny for a short amount of time before unfortunately needing to relocate. I was a teaching assistant in a classroom for kids with Special Needs prior to becoming an EMT. I also...
Emma can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emma is a kind spirit. My two kids always enjoy her company; she is patient, willing to pretend and get creative with my kids. She gives an honest re-cap of how things go while I am out. I trust her and look forward to working with her again."
Sara K.
Shawn P.
Brick, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 5-ages 39-23. I have 6 grands. I am highly experienced in child care and also children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, BPD, anxieties and bipolar. They need different attention and I get along very well with them also. I care for elderly, hospice and disabled people also. I have a knack for getting along...
Shawn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shawn started with us about 2 years ago. She’s been incredible with our son and a dream for our family. At this point she’s like family to us!
She’s patient, kind and so caring with him. For us it doesn’t get any better than Shawn. She’s always reliable,...
Care member
4.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I worked in a group home for going on 5 years now with 3 older ladies and 5 guys with special needs , everyday I prepared them dinner give them showers snacks and meds I am BLS certified and Med certified and love doing what I do ... I also work in hospital in operating room where helping people means everything to me
5.0
"We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several...
Johanna P.
5.0
(1)
I have had many years of experience working with infants and children with many special medical needs. I have used many pieces of medical equipment. Please contact me for details.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forked River, NJ
Rebecca G.
5.0
She's an awesome babysitter and she's truly gifted with children and knows how to handle them and loves them so much
- Melanie H.
Shawn P.
5.0
Shawn provided warm, skilled and extremely attentive care for my mom. (Mom has a brain disease and requires both day and night care, and help with all her activities of daily living.) Shawn treated mom like a family member. She carefully following our instructions about keeping mom clean, dry, safe,...
- Christa T.
Taylor B.
5.0
A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!
- Maren T.
Raena F.
5.0
Raena is a reliable and responsible sitter. We were happy to have her help with our toddler, and would gladly hire her again.
- Neelam M.
Shelly G.
5.0
Shelly is awesome! She really helped me out with my son when I needed it. My son always enjoyed his time with her.
- Mark S.
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