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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mount Arlington, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Mount Arlington, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Briana loves what she does and the way she works with kids I can't even describe it! It is more of a passion for her than "work". She is always reliable and will give you all her time and effort as needed."
Bishoy H.
Jennifer P.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a vast array of experience working with children with & without special needs in various venues. I am also a LMT (licensed massage therapist). I have experience working with children who have Autism, CP & other cognitive disorders. Please feel free to contact me & resume upon request.
Caring, patient, caregiver with experience with maby different handicapped situations. 2 siblings have difficulties so I have had experience since childhood as well as experience with other
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have babysat & been live-out nanny before, am LMT by training but currently searching for full time work and/or part-time pet care job. I have done lots of volunteering in the past, & am CPR/1st Aid/AED certified. I have worked in several different educational settings w/special needs & non-special needs students from ages 0 -...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello my name is Briana and I am 23
years old. I have been a nanny and respite care companion for older special needs adolescents for 7 years with one of them being in
a school setting. I have 3 generations ahead of me and I help out with all of them. I am attentive, kind, caring and patient! I can provide
great references and I...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I have worked for 8+ years with individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities. I am a firm believer than everyone is capable of living a happy and productive life and should be given the opportunity to do so.
Cameron E.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as positive, enthusiastic and fun-loving
I like working with kids because I feel I easily get along and connect with them and like to put that skill to use.
I started working with kids when I was a kid, as an early teen working as a farm hand at a children's horseback riding farm, working with them...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lisa P.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$15-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a college educated woman with experience caring for children and adults with and without special needs. I am first aid and CPR trained and am trained in medication management. In addition I have CEU's for working with the elderly. Most importantly, I believe everyone should live life to the fullest and I enjoy helping...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, errands
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
Lisa E.
Sparta, NJ
$21-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lisa has been our after school/school holiday sitter for two school years. She is reliable, always on time, and willing to work around my ever changing schedule. I have two children and they both love Lisa! Her background with special education has made her an...
Christin P.
5.0
(1)
I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...
Mia D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is caring, thoughtful and always doing something fun with the kids. She makes it a point to keep them busy with minimal, if any, screentime. They go to the pool, the park, and on long walks. She is great at coming up with activities that are fun for both of...
Care member
Rachel D.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born.
I have a lot of...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him. Highly recommended!"
Richard K.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence.
My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Melody is a tremendous asset to a care team. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of care and you can rely on her expertise. She is always punctual and helpful."
Gail W.
Abigail D.
Stanhope, NJ
$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances.
Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my...
Marissa A.
Christie M.
Flanders, NJ
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs
4.2
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have a 9 month old son and Christie has been our trusted babysitter since we moved to New Jersey. She is always on time, dependable, and so sweet and caring to our son. I always ask her to come over early when she babysits so she can see our son before he goes to...
Kristina L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina was so amazing with my daughters. She was always punctual, very dependable, took great care of the kiddos, even took them for treats. We were so fortunate to have her! She's moved away from us but will be missed!"
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate
I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly
I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
5.0
(1)
I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!
Claudia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...
Care member
Genevieve P.
Hopatcong, NJ
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mount Arlington, NJ
Briana C.
5.0
Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!
- Care member
Melissa T.
5.0
Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other updates that were good for us to know....
- Johanna F.
Lisa E.
5.0
Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day. They were so comfortable with her.
- Brian F.
Maya D.
5.0
Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and cooks without being asked and I have...
- Mia D.
Colleen F.
5.0
We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is reliable and punctual. We felt very confident in the care she provided for our family. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking childcare.
- Care member
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