Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Matawan, NJ
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Matawan, NJ! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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 Matawan, NJ
My name is Morgan. I am currently
34 years old. I have been providing
childcare since I was 15 years old for many
families, day cares, and in early childhood
education settings. I have cared for and
taught children ages 4 months-14 years
old & have experience caring for many
children at a time and with special
needs children. My...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Danielle! I am the youngest of 4 kids and have a younger step-brother with Asperger Syndrome. I have experience with young children, special needs, and caring for elderly patients as well. I recieved my certification in CPR, but also have a BLS certification (basic life support). I spent time after high school...
I have 5+ years of experience working with kids. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as well if needed. I am a dancer who is a dance teacher for kids from preschool all the way up to 12 years old. I love working with kids and also have experience working with children with special needs! I am 21 years old and I'm...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Pamela M.
Matawan, NJ
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
My name is Pam and I have always loved kids. I started babysitting when I was 10. I had my first full time nanny position at age 17. Since then I have worked for many different families with children All different ages from newborn twins to young teens and special needs children too. Ive had as many as 14 kids at one time. I'm...
Pamela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Sonja B.
Matawan, NJ
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Sonja. I love children! I have three children of my own. A daughter who's 7, a son who is 5 and my youngest son is 3. My middle son has autism and has received therapy so I am familiar with ABA therapy and special needs for children. I am also CPR certified. I cared for my three younger brothers as well which...
Sonja can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "
Melissa L.
5.0
(1)
I am the director of a memory care/dementia/Alzheimer floor in an assisted living facility. I have worked with Parkinson patients, cancer patients and those with advanced dementia and Alzheimer. My focus is with the elder population as I have felt that they have often been overlooked and that they need intensive compassionate,...
5.0
"Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because of a shortage of staff in this otherwise very good facility, I asked Ann if she would still help with his...
Dr. C.
Tahira R.
Staten Island, NY
$16-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"Tahiti was on time, congenial, caring, and careful. I highly recommend her!"
Susan S.
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Carla J.
Staten Island, NY
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
Carla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey! "
Eric P.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"
Staci L.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, 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.
Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
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.
Felice P.
Red Bank, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...
Felice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Felice to help home school my son. She was absolutely amazing and my son LOVED her. She was so extremely patient with him (she has a very calm and caring demeanor) and she knew exactly how to go about the homeschooling process. Probably more than most...
Sarah B.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Robyn is lovely. She is smart, calm, diligent and very patient. We feel lucky that she was available. "
Cassandra P.
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family
5.0
(2)
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
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...
Rachel C.
5.0
(2)
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,...
Showing 1 - 20 of 60
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Matawan, NJ
Mackenzie H.
5.0
Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again.
- Melissa L.
Ann H.
5.0
Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because of a shortage of staff in this otherwise very good facility, I asked Ann if she would still help with his care for the nearly 3 years he was in...
- Dr. C.
Tahira R.
5.0
She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me
- Uzma S.
Manjit K.
5.0
She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath
- Daljit S.
Gina D.
5.0
We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!
- Eric P.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
How much should I pay a mother’s helper?
March 25th, 2025 Ever wish you had someone to help entertain your toddler while you make dinner? Or an extra person ava... Read more
8 vacation child care options (so you can actually relax!)
March 24th, 2025 There’s a saying that goes: “Parents don’t go on vacation; they just take care of their kids in a different city.” And if you ask any... Read more
Verify a child care center’s licensing: Search by state
March 19th, 2025 Before deciding on a daycare or child care center or other care facility, you should ensure it is up to date on necessary licensing. To verify the accreditat... Read more
What LGBTQIA+ inclusive child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it
March 19th, 2025 My oldest child, who is now 12 years old, was still in utero when my ex-partner and I began our search for a day care for her. We knew from friends who were ... Read more
10 smart, simple ways to sneak in alone time as a single parent
March 18th, 2025 Between school, work, practices and playdates, carving out time for self-care can be challenging for busy parents. Add tending to relationships and extended ... Read more