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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maplewood, NJ
The average rate is $26/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Maplewood, NJ
5.0
(2)
Empathy, patience, kindness and respect - that's what you can get from me. I am understanding of different client's needs. Communication skills, ability to manage the situation easily helps me to make my client happier and comfortable.
5.0
"Zuka (Zviad) was helping us to care about my autistic 23 yo son during a weekend. He is humble and kind young man with big heart and lots of experience. Zuka is professional and also a huge fan of pets. Our 7 yo Boto (dog) usually feels happier when Zuka arrives....
Sara E.
Hi,
I am a Physical Therapy student who loves working with people. I have not had much experience but am willing to learn. I am patient and kind and very understanding. Please feel free to contact me if interested. Thank you.
Implement programs based on ABA principles increasing communication, self-help, social and play skills.
* Keep clients motivated to learn and provide reinforcement for achieved skills.
* Accurately keep a record of client's progress.
* Manage challenging behaviors that occur.
* Maintain confidentiality of client information.
*...
Gideon O.
Maplewood, NJ
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe in giving back to humankind with special needs, and that informs the reason I enjoy caregiving. I do not just do this to get paid. I do this job with passion. I love what I do.
Iheoma N.
Maplewood, NJ
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Iheoma, I am 25 years old. I am currently in school for speech Pathology. I started out babysitting and also working in childcare at an early childhood center. And ever since then I have worked with children ranging from 1-21 years old. I have also worked and currently do work with children and young adults on the...
Iheoma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Rochelle B.
Maplewood, NJ
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have experience for more than 10 years with special needs, twins, newborn, toddler, school aged children. All child related responsibilities like meal prep, tidying up, drop off & pick up kids, interact with kids, arts & crafts, bathe, read stories and a lot more.
Rochelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Leticia B.
Kearny, NJ
$27-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
have over 5 years of experience with kids of all ages (from 2 months old to 14 years old). I have experience with special needs as well as I used to work with autistic children. I have the following qualifications:
-CPR certificate
- Very good driver with a clean record
- Comfortable with swimming supervision
- Willing to work...
Leticia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in great hands with Leticia. Leticia cared for my daughter like family would. She would feed her, clean her and put her...
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a special needs life skills coach , paraprofessional anf sitter with a bachelors and over 10 years of rewarding experience working with clients. I have worked with clients diagnosed with Autism/ADHD/developmental delays/anxiety/depression to manage behavior, life skills and learning capabilities. I love being able to...
Tamara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 23 years old. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Marlene, I'm 22 years old. I am new to Care. com. Currently a recent Grad from Penn State University! My mother is an elementary school teacher for children with special needs so I have some experience/ Knowledge observing in her shadow. I am also the property manager for a couple of rental spaces in State...
Marlene can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills
-Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us peace of mind. I strongly recommend her to anyone who...
Sharon P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I experience babysitting, cooking, cleaning, driving various types of automobiles, working in schools and more. I enjoy all crafts and games, indoor and outdoor. I am working towards my Masters in Education for grades 7 to 12 in Special Needs. I like to be clean, have fun, and help out! I am also flexible with hours and pay. I...
Alivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Alivia was awesome! She handled our crazy school pickup system beautifully and took care of my boys at our home after school until I arrived from work. We are looking forward to her coming back again soon!"
Care member
Daniela M.
Millburn, NJ
$20-34/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Daniela ,Your Kids Are Going To Be Safe And Have Fun.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always been working with kids, because I love them. I was an Au pair for 2 years in NYC. I took care of a 15-month-old baby and 4-year-old twins.
Back in my country (Ecuador) I was a volunteer teaching music for kids with special needs. I also was a member of a Star Wars fan club, where I had the opportunity to do...
5.0
"Daniela has a great love for children.
Is a very caring, compassionate and engaging individual. Is always ready and able to teaching the child to expand their knowledge. Will get down on the floor to interact / play with the children at their level. She is very...
Theresa D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Parents!!
My name is Alaysheia but you can call me Allie! I'm here to help with all of your childcare needs! Think of me as an assistant, a household manager of sorts. I have over 10 years experience, caring from children ages 1-12 and 4 years caring for children with special needs as well. I am punctual, consistent and...
Alaysheia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Alaysheia has been a great help for our family. She's punctual, dependable and caring. She always arrives on time and communicates her schedules well in advance. She gets along well with the kids and takes excellent care of them. In addition, she also offers...
Yuwen Z.
5.0
(4)
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our family is forever grateful to Ashley! Ashley was hired by our family to take care of my niece's three children as she was fighting cancer; ages 2, 10, and 13. Ashely worked for us for several months being a solid rock in the lives of the three children while...
Tracie J.
Charmain G.
Newark, NJ
$19-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am very experience and hardworking professional. I am trained working with children and adults for over 4 years.
5.0
(2)
As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
5.0
"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family members. He makes it his responsibility to get to know his...
Ashley G.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Currently available to work up to 40 hrs per week.
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an experienced mother, she brings even more wisdom to the job. We highly recommend Joanna."
Diane M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maplewood, NJ
Zviad G.
5.0
Zuka is very nice person. His attitude and friendly spirit is always helpful to handle things easier. He is punctual, responsible and funny professional. Zuka is very patience.
- Care member
Leticia B.
5.0
Wonderful and an amazing person. Kind, generous and excellent with my daughter. First time mom and I had to go back to work but my daughter was in great hands with Leticia. Leticia cared for my daughter like family would. She would feed her, clean her and put her to bed. I had peace of mind when...
- Care member
Surayyah M.
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 love her.
- Sarah K.
Marlene F.
5.0
Marlene is a great babysitter and my boys loved her. She also is a talented singer and actor so if you kids like theatrical things she’s awesome. She also has an extensive skill set so she can do housecleaning, cooking etc. We are lucky to have met her and look forward to hiring her again!
- Care member
Taiyanna N.
5.0
Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.
- Kate B.
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