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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Highlands, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Highlands, NJ
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experience caregiving. I have cared for individuals from a few months of age to 21 in both clinical and nonclinical settings. At the age of 12 I began babysitting, and over time have worked as a clinical assistant at a neurobehavioral unit for children, as an aide in a classroom for those with special...
Ginamarie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative. She engages him and he is excited to see her again! It's been wonderful to find someone we trust after having...
Lisha M.
Lindsay W.
Highlands, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have a 13- year old autistic son who loves Lindsay and Lindsay loves him. She is a caring, dependable, and very reliable individual. She interacts with my son extremely well. I cannot say enough good things about her and we love her dearly."
James G.
Caroline S.
Long Branch, NJ
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading.
I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."
Dorothy A.
Kelly O.
Eatontown, NJ
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.
5.0
"In one word Kelly is awesome. So glad to have found a highly qualified professional to care for and spend time with my son. He is 17, special needs, and needs help in all areas, self-care, socialization, academics, life skills. Kelly is flexible in that she will...
jodi F.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my...
Gabby G.
Bette B.
Long Branch, NJ
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....
5.0
"Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your face and brighten your day. She is honest and dependable. Need some company or help with your activities of...
Bari B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...
Rachel C.
Felice P.
Red Bank, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Felice and I worked together professionally. She is a hard worker and such a pleasure to work with. Felice also will watch my two children when I need help being a single mom working long hours. She is wonderful with kids and always goes above and beyond to make...
Alison M.
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Renee and I am a holistic caregiver, specializing in assisting family members with behavioral, psychiatric and developmental challenges. There is a lot of education and degrees alongside my 25 years of professional experience, but my best asset to your family really is my attitude. I bring a lot of positivity...
5.0
"Renee has been amazing. My kids adore her. She has been a life saver. She keeps the kids busy and engaged. Definitely recommend for any family."
Michael L.
I am a young professional, recently graduated in Tourism, with experience in caring for people with special needs at a camp, where I learned to foster their independence and provide a safe, motivating environment. I speak three languages, enabling me to connect well with people from diverse cultures, and I excel in teamwork,...
Kevin can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning
Georgya S.
Long Branch, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My child care experience expands across all age groups, including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. im mother of 2 daughters their r in college now and mother of 4 dogs
Georgya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Queen L.
Keansburg, NJ
$17-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years experience with child care , I've been nannying for 5 years with small & big families ages New born- teenager, I am reliable, I have experience with special needs as well, im trustworthy, dependable, patient and flexible when it comes to scheduling.
-CPR Certified
-Fully Vaccinated
-Reliable Transportation...
Queen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tina and I am an experienced and enthusiastic childcare professional. I graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth University with a bachelors degree in psychology with an educational background in childhood and adolescent psychology, and human-animal interactions. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience...
Cristina can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Child Care
Pet Care
Companionship,lite House Keeping,food Prep
Hi my name is Patty for short. I have been a certified home health aide for over 4 years with a company and privately. I have been employee of the month several times. I care for my clients as if they are my family. I also do hospice. I am a caring person that will...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
For the last three summers, I have worked at Dorbrook Park in there therapeutic recreation department. I absolutely love working with those with special needs and have dealt with a lot of diverse circumstances as the camp has about 45 campers on a regular summer (not COVID).
Gabriella M.
Long Branch, NJ
$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I currently work full time in a school for children on the spectrum since the summer of 2021. I have experience with AAC devices, non verbal/verbal children that range in the ages of 5-18.
Janet H.
Rumson, NJ
$16-21/hr
I have overnight availability and I would love to help out. I have had experience with my grandson and have had my own overnight daycare in the past and now I have overnight availability in a child's home
Liz H.
Rumson, NJ
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, you sound like an amazing brave individual I would be interested in your personal assistant position. Please contact me so that we can chat and see if we are a match.
Hi! I am a local elementary education student at Monmouth University looking to aid in childcare. With these crazy times, a flexible and changing schedule is important, and with my classes online I am available any time of the day. Along with assisting in a preschool classroom for four years, I have also been a dange teacher for...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highlands, NJ
Ginamarie M.
5.0
Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative. She engages him and he is excited to see her again! It's been wonderful to find someone we trust after having moved to the area, and we would...
- Lisha M.
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed
- Barbara W.
Caroline S.
5.0
Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son.
- Dorothy A.
Kelly O.
5.0
Kelly has worked for about a year, for my disabled non verbal daughter who is twenty one years old. Kelly works about 3 to 4 hours a week, she is a kind personal care assistant whom provides walks out in the community, safety fall protection, library visits, transportation, grocery shopping,...
- Kathleen F.
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my daughter is being taken care of so...
- Gabby G.
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Ratings for Highlands, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Highlands, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.