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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakewood, NJ

The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, NJ

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Karen P.


Lakewood, NJ

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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.
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Kathleen L.


Lakewood, NJ

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I taught special education middle school students (LD, BD, ED, hearing/vision impaired, Asperger's, etc.) for over 34 years in a public school. I also was a special needs foster parent and adopted children with special needs: seizure disorder, mild/moderate developmental disabled/cognitively impaired, emotionally and...
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Cheryl M.


Lakewood, NJ

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Cheryl

I am formally trained in the RIE parenting method, and am a big supporter of gentle parenting. I know that when you are away from home, you want to make sure your children are in good hands. I will make sure that your children feel relaxed, secure, and well cared for during your absence!
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Donna S.


Lakewood, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Love The Work I Do

I am a certified HHA. I worked in 11 years. I've worked private cases in many capacities/Special Needs. I'm also available for Respite Thursday, Fri and Sat night's. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Isis H.


Lakewood, NJ

$15-29/hr3 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Smile Creator

I have 10+ years of experience, with special needs children included (Autism/ADHD *my younger brother*, but 3 years professionally/paid of ages 0mos-12yrs.). I also work per diem at various elementary schools in Jackson Township School District as a lunch aide for the students. I can help with cooking meals, light housekeeping,...
Isis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caroline N.


Lakewood, NJ

$16-21/hr

Fantastic Nanny

I am a graduate teacher from the University of Nottingham (UK) - studied International Education. I've had classroom experience with children of all age groups, but my main focus is early years education. I am excellent with 4 to 5-year-olds, and I've raised my own 3 children. Your newborn child will be safe in my hands, and...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Concetta Z.


Lakewood, NJ

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver Ie; Companion Not Home Health Aide

Although I have never been employed as a companion, I have taken care of my parents, in laws and neighbors in their final years. I have worked for over 22 years with special needs children age 3 to 21 and have in the past and currently am an advisor for high school youth groups. I am good at planning activities, reading with...
Concetta can also help with: Respite care
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Lori Z.


Lakewood, NJ

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

I can help with meal prepping, house cleaning, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping and whatever else I maybe able to assist with.. Bittersweet, personal circumstances opened my actual passion. I was actually in the transportation business for transporting Seniors for 26 years.. I want to give TRUE caring, friendship,...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Leah B.


Lakewood, NJ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I love working with both Special Needs and Seniors. I believe everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. They need someone compassionate to care for them and they're fun. My aim is to give good quality care, laughter, understanding and compassion to each individual I care for depending on their needs. Understanding is...
Leah can also help with: Transportation, companionship, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Diana R.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for over 25 years in various settings - day care centers, schools, and I have four of my own children. I have also worked with special needs children for five years. I was a substitute teacher in the Toms River School District.
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
" Diana R. is my sister-in-law and I've known her for almost 20 years. She watched my children when they for several years when u went back to work. She is a person I always went to for advice about my children. I am so thankful my boys were in the care of someone...

Sharon R.

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Angela C.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pre-School Teacher Looking To Give Your Family A Helping Hand!!

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: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Shawn went above and beyond with caring for our loved one. She worked beautifully beside our loved one who suffers from dementia. Our loved one trusted her and looked forward to her being back every day."

Jennifer K.

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Eunice A.


Toms River, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Very Friendly And Easy Going Person Who Take Her Job Serious,very Hardworking And Punctual.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a home care aide for over 15 year , Ive worked in both facilities and home, my experiences are with all care level like dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, special needs, also am a great companion to my client, I enjoy listening to their beautiful life stories , I drive my clients to doctors appointment and errands...
Eunice can also help with: Home modification, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Eunice is very responsible, she finds coverage if she is not available, she treats her clients like family! Eunice has a good personality and takes good care of the elderly. She helped turned our situation from chaotic to scheduled and calm. We are very pleased...

Caroline B.

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Charlene P.


Jackson, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been Called The Child Whisperer

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Kelly F.

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Taylor B.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Part-Time Nanny, Personal Assistant, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 28 years old and currently live in Eatontown, NJ. A little about me - I graduated from Fairfield University in CT. I am the oldest of three children; I have two younger brothers, one of whom has special needs. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have extensive experience with special needs children and...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!"

Maren T.

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Milady R.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Are you seeking a full-time nanny to join your family? I will come in, be your second hand and shower your house with love and happiness. I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, which also includes working with special needs children. My life is devoted to seeing children happy as well as seeing them grow! I am...
Milady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last...

Mel R.

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Julia D.


Jackson, NJ

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Saver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Julia, a 24-year-old college student at TCNJ and Jersey native. I have 3 years experience in childcare as well as lifetime experience as the oldest sibling or "free babysitter" of my family. I worked one year as camp counselor and two years as a daycare teacher. I've had the honor to care for children on the spectrum...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia was amazing. Such a kind sweet person my son loved her! Very punctual kind and respectful!"

Teri S.

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have been a paraprofessional in a self contained autistic class for 9 years. I have experience with children with speech delays, autism, cognitively impaired, and mild behaviors.
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Emma W.


Jackson, NJ

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Responsible Caregiver Available

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & 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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, NJ

Diana R.

5.0

Diana R. is my sister-in-law and I've known her for almost 20 years. She watched my children when they for several years when u went back to work. She is a person I always went to for advice about my children. I am so thankful my boys were in the care of someone with so much experience.

- Sharon R.

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.

Eunice A.

5.0

Eunice is very responsible, she finds coverage if she is not available, she treats her clients like family! Eunice has a good personality and takes good care of the elderly. She helped turned our situation from chaotic to scheduled and calm. We are very pleased with her help!

- Caroline B.

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.

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