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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Keyport, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Keyport, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs.
My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
Antoinette R.
Keyport, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Antoinette a mother to a 16-year-old daughter
I currently work as a private companion on weekends, I'm also experienced with hospice and long term care, I enjoy helping and assisting with daily living when needed and also still aim to allow them to be as independent as possible as long as they can. I'm very open, honest end...
Sandra F.
Keyport, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with special needs students since 1981. I always felt rewarded at the end of the day. I have my background check from the school that I presently work at. It was done 2-08. I have no problem producing it. I am an Instructional Aide.
I am a certified nursing assistant/ chha. I have been trained as a direct support professional. I am looking to help out and enrich the lives of those in need
Ashley A.
Keyport, NJ
$20-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
My name is Ashley, I am 32 years old and live in Union Beach. A bit of my history with kids: I have been babysitting since I was 14, (even doing it through college). I have been both a babysitter and nanny, caring for children of all ages (beginning at 3months). I have experience with children with special needs (autism). I also...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Amber and I'm an experienced nanny of 10+ years. Being a professional childcare provider has been my passion because I truly love my job. I always provide a fun, entertaining, education, and safe environment for the whole family. I've taught at two different Montessori schools for both infant and primary school age...
Amber can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
I love to take care of people. My parents are in their 80s. I took care of my mother-in-law while she had a lung cancer. I have worked with special needs since 1981, and presently work with special needs. I was also a physical therapy aide for two years. I have been a companion for a special lady who had suffered from a stroke...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care
Olivia S.
Keyport, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Energetic and compassionate nursing student with over five years of childcare experience. Including being a pediatric nurses assistant, teachers-aid, babysitter, nanny, and mother's helper. I have cared for children ages ranging from newborn-13 years old. I also have experience working with medically fragile children with...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Robyn is lovely. She is smart, calm, diligent and very patient. We feel lucky that she was available. "
Cassandra P.
Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"She is very patient and understands the population."
Robin J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old. I'm am a very family friendly person I love all children. All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be...
Gianna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I have a 6 year old brother that my family needed help with he needed to be picked up and driven to school she was always on time and was able to handle him even with his adhd issue she is very responsible and respectful"
Steven C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also...
Michelle M.
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.
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.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...
Heidi C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was in dire need of a babysitter and Manjit came in highly recommended! I decided to try her out and I'm glad i did. My 3 y/o son loves her!"
Afua F.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Keyport, NJ
Robyn P.
5.0
Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet.
- Courtney B.
Katie B.
5.0
She is very patient and understands the population.
- Robin J.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will always be. My boys adore her. We wish...
- Ariya V.
Gianna C.
5.0
Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to play. She is a natural with kids I've never seen her more dedicated to something more then the look on a child's face when they smile or laugh she...
- Donna C.
Camelia M.
5.0
Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...
- Michelle M.
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