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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Highlands, NJ

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Highlands, NJ

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Lindsay W.


Highlands, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Kelly O.


Eatontown, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)

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
"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,...

Kathleen F.

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Nicole B.


Eatontown, NJ

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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Bette B.


Long Branch, NJ

$10/hr1 yrs exp

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.

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Amanda B.


Hazlet, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Gina D.


Eatontown, NJ

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Gina is a responsible and caring babysitter. She watched my 2 year old daughter and 8 month old twin girls. She entertained them all and followed our night time routine and was able to put all the children to sleep without a problem! I felt extremely comfortable...

Paul S.

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Renee D.


Red Bank, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Holistic Caregiver

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.

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Gaby B.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with many children in the past as well as younger siblings and cousins. I have been able take care of them, shower them, feed them, change diapers, as well as I have 3-4 years of experience taking care of special needs kids and adults.
Gaby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kevin H.


Oakhurst, NJ

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Tourism Management

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: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Cristina N.


Red Bank, NJ

$25-30/hr17 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Kind Babysitter.

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elinor S.


Middletown, NJ

$17-29/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Specialist

Hi! I've taken care of children of all different ages and all types of personalities. Ive worked in schools with kids that are diagnosed to be on the spectrum. For several years I have taken care babysitting for a boy who has different disorders.
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Patricia P.


Long Branch, NJ

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Nights And Weekends

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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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.
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Kaileigh D.


Middletown, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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).
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
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Danielle D.


Long Branch, NJ

$12-35/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Nannny, Tutor

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley R.


Long Branch, NJ

$38-50/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/babysister

Good morning! I'm Ashley, a passionate massage therapist and nanny seeking a Mon-Fri position. I'm certified in CPR, AED, and first aid, and skilled at connecting with children, including those with special needs. I take pride in being a trusted family member and creating a fun, engaging environment for your little ones.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Danielle L.


Long Branch, NJ

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nurses Assistant

Back when I was a kid my aunt suddenly became brain damaged and as a result my and I have always taken care of her from feeding, to bathing to transporting to and from doctors. In my sophomore year of high school I applied to go to school for certified nursing assistant and got in for my junior and senior year and graduated in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Highlands, NJ

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.

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.

Bette B.

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 daily living? She's your girl!

- Bari B.

Gina D.

5.0

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!

- Eric P.

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