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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Keyport, NJ

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Keyport, NJ

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

5.0

(2)

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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,...
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...
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Sandra F.


Keyport, NJ

$15-25/hr10 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.
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Ileen S.


Keyport, NJ

$16-26/hr1 yrs exp

I Am A CNA/CHHA.

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
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Kayla T.


Keyport, NJ

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kayla and I am 19 years old. I have been babysitting professionally for the last year. I have experience working with special needs children, I grew up in a special needs home myself. I like to be very engaged and I believe in keeping kids away from screens! I like to do coloring, reading, arts and crafts and I...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Amber B.


Keyport, NJ

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Sandra F.


Keyport, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Available

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: Home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care

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

First Aid

CPR

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Carol A.


Staten Island, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Defenitely A Smile Creator!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Empathetic, patient, caring experienced senior and special needs caregiver with 24+ years experience. Will care for your family member as if they were my own family. Vast experience in Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, Alzheimer, Parkinson, Hospice Care. CPR certified and certified in Medication Administration. I am also...
Carol can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"My family was very lucky to have Carol come into our lives at a very difficult time. Carol helped take care of my mother for six months until her passing in June. Carol showed a great deal of compassion, concern and caring for my mother which my Mom truly...

Jody F.

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

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.

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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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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Manjit is very reliable and dependable. She helped with picking and dropping off my 4 year daughter and is good with children as well. "

Ash R.

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Liz R.


Marlboro, NJ

$45-50/hr7 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

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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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand, I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county. my availability is very...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I have 7 children. 4 under the age of 5 which she primarily cared for. All the children adored her. She is always happy easy to get along with and very respectful of my wishes with the children. Love and miss her"

Crystal K.

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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...

Holly P.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Toniann is a very attentive baby sitter for my 11 month old son Bradley! She listens to instructions and handles all of the babies needs with ease! Love to have her over to baby sit more!"

CJ P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Keyport, NJ

Carol A.

5.0

My family was very lucky to have Carol come into our lives at a very difficult time. Carol helped take care of my mother for six months until her passing in June. Carol showed a great deal of compassion, concern and caring for my mother which my Mom truly appreciated. Carol's expertise in her...

- Jody F.

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.

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.

Renee D.

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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