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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hightstown, NJ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hightstown, NJ

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Yenny M.


Hightstown, NJ

$15-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , I have many years of experience as a caregiver , for adults and children , I have my own transportation and references. Thank you
5.0
"Yenny was a babysitter for my two 4 month old twins. Yenny was kind, gentle, she stuck to their schedule and helped with feedings and diaper changes. She helped me with some housework too like folding laundry. My daughters loved her she was a natural with my...

Justine F.

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Yenny M.


Hightstown, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Yenny . I have many years of experience taking care of seniors. During these years I have learned to handle a variety of difficult situations. I enjoy taking care of those who are unable to help themselves , and find it rewarding to form relationships while helping them with their special needs I am a honest ,...
Yenny can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Yenny is very reliable, hard-working and conscientious. She is also a very energetic, thoughtful, and caring person, who can work independently and anticipate your needs."

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Kyla D.


Hightstown, NJ

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

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My name is Kyla, I'm 24 years old. I've worked with children for half of my life in one field or another; from being a dance teacher, to a camp counselor, to a full time nanny/special needs caregiver. I absolutely love helping, encouraging, and providing care for those who need a little extra support.
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Allyson F.


Hightstown, NJ

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Evening/Weekend Caregiver

With a father who teaches Adaptive Physical Education, I grew up volunteering at the NJ Special Olympics for many years. After graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in Public Health, I then began a full time volunteership with Americorp VISTA in Center For Family Services in the Great Abilities Program. In this...
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Donnaree T.


Hightstown, NJ

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Hightstown Available For Work.

I'd describe my personality as compassionate and Caring to my charge, I take joy in conversing as I am a people person If my charge is not a people person I am not afraid of silence. I like caring for people with special needs because I am a people person I love taking care of people. The Bible says love your neighbor, so I...
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Mary J.


Englishtown, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night And Summer 2025

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and daughters, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary has been watching our children for date nights and I feel so comfortable leaving them with her. They really enjoy when Mary comes over! Even our cat loves her - which speaks volumes!!!!"

Beth M.

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Alexis D.


Trenton, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to be with her over me! She is very responsible and on top of things. She is great at planning activities and...

Hilary M.

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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda cared for my 3 month old for a wedding on Saturday night for 9 hours. She was superb and had a lot of knowledge about infant care. My wife and I felt very comfortable with her right from the start. Her warm disposition and nurturing manner is what made us...

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...

Phillip B.

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Micheal A.


Monroe Township, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

HHA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I appreciate the elderly very much. Interested in a HHA position. I have 15 years of experience in the field and I'm very flexible. I also have experience with, bed bound, special needs, Parkinson's, Dementia, hospice care, MS, stroke.
Micheal can also help with: Home modification, personal care, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Michael is hard-working and honest ! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗"

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Diana B.


Plainsboro, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

I have been working with kids ages 5-21 on the autism spectrum for 7 years now. I am aba and crisis management certified. I also am cpep certified. Now I do private in home behavior therapy through the cpep program. I love working with special needs kids and see how much they improve and learn through me. I had a lot of severe...
5.0
"We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children with behavioral challenges (my daughter has SPD) show through in the concrete examples and her confidence during...

Angela C.

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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience working with special needs children and 1 year working with neurotypical children as well.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we."

Lorgia G.

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Joe W.


Plainsboro, NJ

$15-25/hr

I Am A Great Guy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired law enforcement officer for the state of NJ . I have prior CPR training in the past . I am very sociable and get along with people. Feel free to reach out to me anytime. Joe
5.0
"Joe was outstanding. I came home to R. my son and he was so happy. He said Joe went above and beyond for him. And talked to him all day. Very happy with Joe's service!!"

Helen P.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have approximately four years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and dual-diagnoses. I've worked two settings. AFC homes and in-home CLS and Respite care. I absolutely love working with this population. I love that I can learn so many things from these individuals like compassion, understanding,...
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Ashley T.


Trenton, NJ

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, where I studied Communicative Sciences and Disorders at the Steinhardt School. From this, I have special experience in theory and practice working with the Deaf community (children as well as adults), and a very strong fundamental knowledge of care/therapy for most...
I have been a caregiver for many years but mostly for children and pets. I'm looking to transition to elder care. I have my substitute teaching certificate and I am a teachers aide at a special needs school. I have been at that school for 17 years. I have cared for my elderly parents and enjoy spending time with them. I have...
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Leanne A.


Robbinsville, NJ

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Care Provider

Hello! Senior care takes a special person. That person is me! I'm kind, patient, and attentive. Your elder is in great hands if you select me for their care and well-being. I have personal and professional experience working with young children through elders. I'm well versed in health and safety practices and individualizing...
Leanne can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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Katarina K.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny Full Of Energy And Patience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently graduated from Tufts University with a degree in both child studies and human development as well as clinical psychology with a minor in Spanish. During my time at Tufts I worked full time at a behavioral school and have had 4+ years of nannying experience. I am very flexible with scheduling and love doing crafts,...
Katarina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katarina K.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$15-25/hr

Patient And Energetic Special Needs Nanny

For the past 5 years I have volunteered in a special needs and fragile classroom with elementary age students. I am also studying to be a special education teacher. I am studying American Sign Language currently and know a decent amount of Spanish as well.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hightstown, NJ

Yenny M.

5.0

Yenny was a babysitter for my two 4 month old twins. Yenny was kind, gentle, she stuck to their schedule and helped with feedings and diaper changes. She helped me with some housework too like folding laundry. My daughters loved her she was a natural with my babies. I would recommend her to any...

- Justine F.

Yenny M.

5.0

Yenny is very reliable, hard-working and conscientious. She is also a very energetic, thoughtful, and caring person, who can work independently and anticipate your needs.

- Care member

Mary J.

5.0

Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again.

- Molly C.

Alexis D.

5.0

Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to be with her over me! She is very responsible and on top of things. She is great at planning activities and keeping the kids busy.

- Hilary M.

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5 hours today. Our daughter is 3.5 years old. She was attentive to our daughter at all times, took her outdoors to the playground, and engaged in all...

- Care member

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