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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopatcong, NJ

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopatcong, NJ

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Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

5.0

(6)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Colleen has been a very loving and nurturing caregiver for our three young boys. She makes sure that they are stimulated and have fun every day - she reads them lots of books, plays fun games, and takes them on creative "adventures". One of our children has...

Tim L.

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Laura K.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Paraprofessional/ Personal Care Assistant Available Full-time Child Care Provider

Experience with children from ages 3-21 in both Private and Public Schools. Raised two children who are now in college. Experience with ABA, Facilitated Communication, PT, OT, SLP, DIR, RDI, RMT. Worked with ADD, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, ODD, physical and mental developmental delays as well as medically challenged individuals. Would...
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Laura K.


Hopatcong, NJ

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have dedicated my time working with students with special needs and disabilities. I have two grown sons and I am looking for employment where I can engage children and watch them strive.
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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody cared for my elderly disabled mother on short notice. She was absolutely amazing, very understanding of my mother and kept diligent contact with me every step of the way. I would hire her again in an instant!!"

Gina M.

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Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...

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Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bonnie is a kind, caring, and reliable babysitter. She asks questions and verifies how things should be done, which I appreciate greatly. She is always engaged with my two young boys and they have a great time with her."

Michelle P.

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Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family was lucky enough to have Abigail in our lives for six months. She was loved not only by my husband and myself but our two daughters whom she spends hours creating games with taking to the park making snacks for and genuinely showing them love. I would...

Nicoelle J.

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

4.2

(7)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My children were very comfortable with Christie. "

Venous T.

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Lisa E.


Sparta, NJ

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa was great with our son, pitched in on short notice and was a loving, kind caretaker with a genuine interest in children. She even offered advice to me as a first time mom. Highly recommend! "

Lorraine S.

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Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...
5.0
"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "

Lynn W.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Briana C.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!"

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Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...

Johanna F.

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Gabriela C.


Flanders, NJ

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
5.0
"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"

Gabriela H.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experinced Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maya I am a 27-year-old college student. I currently have a full time nanny job and am only available for weekends and date nights. My experience ranges from Newborns fresh out of the NICU to adults with various types of special needs. I have experience as an New born care specialist as well as a house manager. I...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Always early amazing with my 4 kids including my 5 year old with autism and Down syndrome. Cooks meals and cleans up after our annoying puppy. My kids ask for her to babysit when we go out."

Ana G.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Leah M.


Randolph, NJ

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

After School And Weekend Care Provider

Hi, I'm Leah! I'm currently a paraprofessional in a public school, meaning a one to one with a special needs student. My previous experiences are assistant and lead teacher of infant and toddler classes. I have professional experience with children between 6 weeks and 8 years. I am CPR, First aid, and AED certified. I am...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Adepeju O.


Randolph, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Because I Have Kids

Certified Home Health Aide can work with elderly people and give all dialy living assistance and special needs kids
Adepeju can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Carly M.


Randolph, NJ

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/ Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey. I am a 32-year-old very experienced babysitter. I absolutely love children. I have worked with special needs kids for work. I have been a nanny in the past. I have also been babysitting for over 20 years.
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopatcong, NJ

Colleen F.

5.0

Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our toddler. Any family would be lucky to...

- Brianna F.

Melody M.

5.0

Melody cared for my elderly disabled mother on short notice. She was absolutely amazing, very understanding of my mother and kept diligent contact with me every step of the way. I would hire her again in an instant!!

- Gina M.

Claudia H.

5.0

I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver; she's a mentor, a confidante,...

- Care member

Bonnie R.

5.0

Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as part of our family.

- Hayley M.

Abigail D.

5.0

Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances. Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my daughter was 2.5 and my son was a...

- Marissa A.

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Ratings for Hopatcong, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Hopatcong, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.