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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mountainside, NJ

The average rate is $31/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Mountainside, NJ

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

5.0

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Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "

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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.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."

Rebekah P.

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda is an angel in disguise! My children look forward to playing with and being cared for by her. She is passionate about children and attends to their needs specifically and thoroughly. I'm so happy we found her!"

Care member

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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Michelle R.


Dunellen, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Encourages Laughter

My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...
5.0
"Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in between!! She's an outstanding EMT, with years of experience. Michelle would be an asset to whom ever hires her."

Brigid F.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a background of babysitting children with special needs. I have 5 years of babysitting experience. I have babysat and cared for children of the ages of 4 months to 13 years old. I recently graduated from college with my BA in Criminal Justice and Psychology.
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$45-50/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Suze S.


Roselle, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Suze S I'm from Roselle NJ. It's been 12 years since I have been working as a caregiver. I love working with kids specially those who have special need.
Suze can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Maria K.


Union, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

For 10+ years, I have provided excellent at-home care taker services to patients with special needs (i.e. paralysis, dementia, etc.) Treating patients with respect while meeting their daily needs is my goal.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia
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Susan L.


East Hanover, NJ

$24/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Years Of Experience Taking Care Of The Elderly. I.e Food Shopping And Doctors Appointments

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly. I will help with daily activities such as bathe, help get medicine prepared, cook meals. I am also available to transport to doctors appointments and food shop. I LOVE dogs and have no issue pet sitting as well. Before I took care of the elderly I drove special...
Susan can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Jessica H.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have babysat for a 4-year-old and 2-year-old for over two years along with a family of a 3-year-old with special needs and a 1-year-old. I have been a preschool teacher for about a year now as well. I love kids and enjoy taking care of them. I have a dependable vehicle and am willing to run errands, drive kids to school, etc....
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hermina E.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Hermina E., I have been a sitter for the past 14 years with excellent references. My experience is from newborn to teenagers. Also I have had the opportunity to work with special needs kids, e.g. Autistic, kids with seizures, etc. I enjoy going to the parks, library, taking the initiative and setting up play dates...
Hermina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am a 28-year-old who loves to care for children. I currently work at a private school for kids with special needs. I truly enjoy my work and love to make a positive impact on their lives. I always put the kids first and want the best for them.
Denis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha T.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

Hi! My name is Samantha, I am 24 years old and will be a graduate student obtaining my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy starting summer 2024. For the past year, I have been working full time at an outpatient pediatric facility. I have experience with special needs children, as well as caring for children of all age groups. I...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth L.


Chatham, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Short Term Infant Nurse/Child Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience working with children 6 weeks to 5 years of age, including specialized infant, twins and children with special needs in both a day care center environment and as a professional nanny. I'm proficient with feeding schedules/transitioning to solid foods, and sleep training...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison C.


Rahway, NJ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

It's A Great Day To Teach Tiny Humans!

As a seasoned childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I believe in open communication with parents, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe and...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kendall M.


Westfield, NJ

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Kendall , and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, where I earned a degree in communications and media with a minor in entrepreneurship. As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing young minds and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. With six years of experience in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mountainside, NJ

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Camelia M.

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 very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle M.

Monica S.

4.0

Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)

- Kendra M.

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.

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda is an angel in disguise! My children look forward to playing with and being cared for by her. She is passionate about children and attends to their needs specifically and thoroughly. I'm so happy we found her!

- Care member

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