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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakewood, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakewood, NJ

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Milady R.


Toms River, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shawn is so wonderful with my toddler son! She sends me pictures and videos while I'm at work which brightens my day! She is constantly teaching him everything from how to hold a crayon to new words and phrases! We are very happy with her being such a great...

Tracey C.

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Joan D.


Toms River, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many enjoyable years in the caregivers field... I worked for Crystal Run Village for 10 years and just recently worked as a para-educator.
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Alyssa L.


Toms River, NJ

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Dependable, Conscientious, And Loving Sitter

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

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Karen F.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

I am a mother of 3 grown children, ages 21, 18, & 15. I am a patient, kind loving person. I have experience with children with special needs. I am a non smoker.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Irene M.


Toms River, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience in special education. Please message me if you think I would be a good fit.
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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom And Mimi Of Mentally Ill Children

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...
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Sandy D.


Brick, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time After School And Weekends Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in the school system for about 15 years. I have worked with children as young as 3 months to 55 yrs old adults, I have also worked with the Special needs population all with many different disabilities. I have experience with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mobility Challenge, Rhett...
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Karen G.


Howell, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have over two years experience with special needs and over 10 years experience with senior care. I currently care for a 27-year-old young lady with Rett Syndrome part time. She is non verbal and requires help eating, bathing, dressing and toileting. She attends an adult program, music and art class. I am responsible, caring...
5.0
"Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to...

Wendy P.

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Debra S.


Toms River, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a semi-retired professional with more than 30 years of child-care experience. During my career, I have worked as a full-time pre-school teacher and as a paraprofessional with special needs children in a private school, among other child-care positions. I am a dynamic, sensitive, and thoughtful caregiver who loves...
Debra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie is a child whisperer and became part of our family. She keeps in touch with all of her previous families, which shows just how warm she is. Debbie was always on time, and never - not once called out or was late. I completely trust her with my son and he...

Kimberly C.

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Florencia G.


Belmar, NJ

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Flexible Schedule

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Florencia, I am a very energetic, responsible, fun, and caring nanny in my late 40's, with over 20 years of experience. My daughter and I relocated to NJ, and I am looking for long term Employment. Previously I lived in Manchester Vermont, and and worked with all different families. I have worked with children of...
Florencia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Very sweet,but sorta flaky actually."

Mindy P.

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Shanice C.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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.

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Julian J.


Jackson, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm 19 years old, oldest of 5 siblings, I have a special needs brother I been doing childcare for 3 years I started off with the same summer camp I went to as a child then from there I moved on to the after school where I assisted kids with homework and other activities that where offered by the program with kids ranging from...
Julian can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karen D.


Toms River, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Day Care/Babysitter

Hi, my name is Karen. I have been working with children and the elderly for the past 14 years. I do overnights as well I come with recommendations. I am extremely dependable and reliable. I have also worked in the Toms River and Brick Township school system since 2011 as a paraprofessional with autistic and special needs...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Jessica L.


Howell, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced loving caregiver available

I have been working as a nanny for the past 13 years caring for children of all ages. Before I became a nanny I was employed as a bus aide for physically and mentally disabled children and then spent about a year caring for adults in a group home setting. Although I have not cared for anyone with special needs since that time I...
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Laura R.


Jackson, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Residential Assistant/Directcare

I am a friendly, compassionate, caring, direct care professional, and residential assistant. I have 10+ years of experience working with adults with developmental intellectual disabilities, youth in the psychiatric community home, and youth with special needs. I do errands and ambulatory transportation to medical appointments.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rita K.


Brick, NJ

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I provide professional and comfortable services to my clients. I will be happy to serve you with personal care and others
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Kym B.


Manasquan, NJ

$20-50/hr18 yrs exp

I have my degree in early childhood education. I have been working with kids since I have been about 10 years old and I am now 29. I also have experience with all ages and special needs. I have been a day care teacher, a paraprofessional, and a nanny. I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and loving I like working...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakewood, NJ

Milady R.

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 minute.I felt very comfortable with...

- Mel R.

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.

Shawn P.

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, available at the last minute and always...

- Care member

Alyssa L.

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.

Karen G.

5.0

Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to interact with. I would not hesitate...

- Wendy P.

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