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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Howell, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Howell, NJ
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Shawn P.
Brick, NJ
$25-28/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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Shawn has been a caregiver for my wife for a few weeks . She is very thorough and professional with all of my wife's needs along with that she is a very caring individual. Also she does all the little extra things.
I would highly recommend Shawn she is a...
Daniel C.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hello my name is Charlene I live in Jackson. I have been a nanny for a number of years. I have established wonderful relationships with the children as well as the parents. I have also worked in my family owned day care business which entailed caring for a number of children on a daily basis providing them with a safe loving as...
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charlene is a pleasure to know. She is a sincere, honest, hard worker who always goes the extra mile.
Her heart-warming personality makes you feel like you have known her forever.
My children and pets consider her one of the family."
Stacy A.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! Are you attending a wedding or special event? What about child care for date nights or when school's closed
and/or holiday breaks? I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Jackson school district for 16 years. I've worked morning & afternoon child care in the district & summer childcare and ESY (extended school...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa was amazing with our 2.5 year old and 7 month old while we were at a family wedding. We traveled from out of state and didn't know anyone in the area and Lisa immediately made us feel comfortable. She has a lot of experience watching kids for weddings. Highly...
James A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alyssa. I'm a rising sophomore in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts studying History and Communication, but am originally from Toms River, New Jersey.
I am a doting older sister to my younger brother, Michael, who has special needs. Because of my experience with Michael, I am comfortable with and happy to provide care...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved Alyssa! She was incredible with our son. Alyssa is reliable, communicative, and very responsible. She is kind and fun. Would highly recommend!"
Leah A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I Have 5 children 37-20 and 6 grands- I have 3 children and 2 grands with severe anxiety, Asperger's, ADHD, Bipolar, BPD, perceptual impairment and CBD. I care for 2 other children who are severely Autistic and I love working with these special angels. I direct, guide and show positive reinforcement and also have immense...
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone!
My name's Alexis and I'm currently attending Rutgers University to attain my Masters Degree in Education. Specifically, for children ages 0-15. I currently have worked with a family for over one year, they have two children ages 12 and 14. My responsibilities include making them small snacks, cleaning up around the...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of three children ages 21, 17, and 15. I have taught children how to swim for 31 years. I also have experience with children who have special needs including Down syndrome and autism. I love working with children. I understand the importance of keeping them on schedules with sleep, studies, and playtime. I have...
Maureen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maureen did it all for us! We hired her as a housekeeper and she was willing and able to take on more responsibilities. Her roll has included housekeeping, child care, nanny, babysitting, dog walker and dog sitting."
Sarah Marie M.
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.
5.0
(1)
Part time -
Companion/ Emotional Support-
Family needs- animals/seniors/special needs/Personal Assistant/ Artist Assistant
Hello, I'm Maggie. I'm patient, positive and compassionate. I am a non-smoker, I am health conscious, and have my own transportation. I'm 50 years young, a wife, an Aunt, a Yogi, an artist, a crafter &...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Maggie is very kind and loving to my dog. She stays overnight and spends lots of time showering him with affection. Maggie also checks in often and is easy to reach."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "
Melissa L.
Julia R.
Freehold, NJ
$22-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Julia, I am 22 years old and I just graduated from Monmouth University with a major in psychology and minor in childhood studies. I just started graduate school for Clinical Mental Health Counseling as well! I am also an ABA therapist where I work with special needs children for the past 10 months! I have...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Friendly, polite, reliable, and fanstastic with my 4 year old daughter. She is patient, kind, and goes above and beyond to play games, keep her enagaged, safe and happy.- Highly recommended."
Jillian W.
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, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! I hope this finds you well. Need morning or afternoon help during this school year, or when are closed for holidays or what about a babysitter for an evening out? I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Jackson school district for 16 years. I have a passion for quality education and student/school success. My...
5.0
"Lisa did a great job watching our two kids while we attended a friend’s wedding out of town. She was a pleasure to work with from start to finish and gave us a lot of comfort given her extensive experience with kids of all ages and her proactive communication...
Care member
Hi my name is Briana. I am a certified home health aide, CNA , personal trainer and special needs mother to a beautiful 4-year-old. I have over 5 years working with dementia patients in a facility and also in home. I am kind, compassionate, and patient. Im also very flexible.
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, respite care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have taken many courses on early childhood development and I have worked with special needs children previously.
Ella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
I am a second year occupational therapy student looking for additional part time work on the weekends. I have experience with all different disabilities and am first aid and CPR certified!
Mary H.
Jackson, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I retired from being a pre-school teacher and now I am doing what I use to do before teaching, taken care of children and elderly and with special needs.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Howell, NJ
Angela C.
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.
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.
Emma W.
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.
Charlene P.
5.0
Charlene is a wonderful child care provider! She has a warmth and enthusiasm that is infectious. I have a son with mild autism and she is very comfortable with him. She goes out of her way to find ways to communicate and relate to him. She can prepare meals, handle homework and transportation to...
- Kelly F.
Lisa B.
5.0
We were so happy and comfortable with Lisa. She provided us with ease of mind whenever our son was with her and she was very alert to all his needs during the event. From being hungry to needing a nap, Lisa was on top of it throughout the night. With constant check ins and alerts so we were...
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