Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Linden, NJ

Samia D.'s Photo

Samia D.


Linden, NJ

$24-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, & Responsible Sitter

See profile
I have been working with children for over 6 years. I have worked both in private homes and in school settings with children of various temperaments and cognitive abilities. I have either completed or in the process of completing various medical certifications and a BA in Medical Information Technology. My future career goal is...
Maria O.'s Photo

Maria O.


Linden, NJ

$15-20/hr

Nursing Student Looking For Someone To Take Care Of And Gain Experience. Available Afternoons.

Hello my name is Maria. I am a nursing student. I took EMT classes about 2 years ago. I am eager to learn more about taking care of people I am very eager to learn. I have dealt with health problems with my parents so I am used to taking care of someone. My mother also works with special education and I have volunteered at her...
Julie Ann K.'s Photo

Julie Ann K.


Linden, NJ

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Compassionate Child Care Provider

I am a 48-year-old, educated corporate professional who has taken a few years off from her HR career to focus on health. I currently Nanny a 6-year-old sweet little boy with some special needs part time Tuesdays through Thursdays. I have availability Friday through Monday and can do overnights and date nights. I baby sat when...
Julie Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Samia D.'s Photo

Samia D.


Linden, NJ

$40/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Caring, & Responsible Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 6 years. I have worked both in private homes and in school settings with children of various temperaments and cognitive abilities. I have either completed or in the process of completing various medical certifications and a BA in Medical Information Technology. My future career goal is...
Samia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Sharifa F.'s Photo

Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...

Steven C.

Dana R.'s Photo

Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a...

Karen M.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs
Josefina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

Care member

Zorel M.'s Photo

Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"

Steven W.

Jessica C.'s Photo

Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."

Diana E.

Dahlia E.'s Photo

Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
Camelia M.'s Photo

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.

Zaliya A.'s Photo

Zaliya A.


Jersey City, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with educational and assistant nursing background. I am a non smoker, always willing to learn about situations or cases and better ways to help improve the situation. I hope to hearing from you soon. Thank you.
5.0
"Zaliya is wonderful! She is more than capable and a pleasure to be with."

Julie C.

Ashley M.'s Photo

Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is a hard working and reliable young lady. She gives of her time and talents to minister to others."

Leslie H.

Aileen B.'s Photo

Aileen B.


Newark, NJ

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aileen is wonderful!! She's very responsive when communicating and has such good energy. My son enjoys being around her and she's very self sufficient so I don't worry about him at all during the day when she's there. She left my home clean when we arrived back. We...

Nicole L.

Gianna C.'s Photo

Gianna C.


Staten Island, NY

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Care

Hired by 1 family 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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...

Donna C.

Josefina A.'s Photo

Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
Violeta P.'s Photo

Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...

Lisa Z.

Surayyah M.'s Photo

Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice. I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...

Sarah K.

Gabriela D.'s Photo

Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs. I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...

Paula P.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Linden, NJ

Sharifa F.

5.0

We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!

- Steven C.

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Josefina A.

5.0

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

- Care member

Zorel M.

5.0

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her

- Steven W.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind.

- Diana E.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Roselle, NJSpecial Needs in Rahway, NJSpecial Needs in Carteret, NJSpecial Needs in Roselle Park, NJSpecial Needs in Elizabethport, NJSpecial Needs in Avenel, NJSpecial Needs in Clark, NJSpecial Needs in Cranford, NJSpecial Needs in Elizabeth, NJSpecial Needs in Colonia, NJ
Special Needs in Greenwich, CTSpecial Needs in Browns Mills, NJSpecial Needs in Plainsboro, NJSpecial Needs in Riverside, CTSpecial Needs in Whippany, NJSpecial Needs in East Rutherford, NJSpecial Needs in Ridgefield, NJSpecial Needs in Hightstown, NJSpecial Needs in Little Ferry, NJSpecial Needs in Farmingdale, NJ
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Where to find online tutoring for kids and popular options to get started

March 7th, 2025

In this article

... Read more
10 undeniable benefits of hiring a night nanny

10 undeniable benefits of hiring a night nanny

March 6th, 2025 Out of all the challenges that accompany bringing a new baby into the world, lack of sleep — and the fear that precedes it — consistently tops the list for ... Read more
Birth videos that will prepare you for the big day

Birth videos that will prepare you for the big day

March 5th, 2025 Your belly is growing, and so is your anticipation. After months of doctor’s appointments, swollen feet, backaches and developing an unstoppable nesting hab... Read more