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Special needs caregivers in Netcong, NJ

Rose S.


Netcong, NJ

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

With over 12 years of experience, I aim to help people in any way I can, In addition to medical needs, I also focus on taking care of extra responsibilities that might get overlooked. However, I believe being a great caretaker involves more than simply taking care of chores. I also believe in offering companionship to the people...

Ella D.


Netcong, NJ

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Ella. I Love To Spend My Time Outdoors And Live A Very Active Lifestyle.

I have a deep-seated passion for helping children reach their fullest potential, and I am thrilled to bring over a year of childcare experience to your family. My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my creative and imaginative nature, allows me to connect with children on a profound level. I firmly believe in open and...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Sarah S.


Netcong, NJ

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Super Sitter Sarah

Hi There! A little about me.... I am currently an early childhood education major, with a concentration in special ed., at Florida Southern College. During my high school years, I volunteered for a Vacation Bible School every year and worked at Sky Zone and a summer camp. I love working with children of all ages, especially...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance

Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

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

Claudia H.


Budd Lake, NJ

$16-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Best With Kuds

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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

Melissa T.


Randolph, NJ

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
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.

Mary C.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 42-year-old female with 2 daughters. My oldest will be 16 years old in December and the youngest just turned 14 years old in October. I have over 20 years of child care experience which includes newborns, as well as caring for many children at one time and special needs. I have worked in daycare and have been a nanny. I...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing everyday with her two daughters. I could not ask for more and am so happy I found her. I completely trust here...

Rachel H.

Bonnie R.


Randolph, NJ

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as...

Hayley M.

Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs

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.

Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...
5.0
"Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You won't be disappointed. "

Lynn W.

Briana C.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Long-term Nanny

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Briana is a very sweet, reliable person. She will always be there when you need her and sometimes even on call. She pours her heart into the children and loves what she does! She will be the best nanny but also a friend to your child/children. You won't ever regret...

Carol S.

Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail started as a nanny for our son when he was five months old and worked for us for the next nine months. We absolutely loved her!! She was always early, communicated clearly and promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure our son had a stimulating and...

Care member

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.

Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

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.

Genevieve P.


Hopatcong, NJ

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

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,...

Karen A.


Hackettstown, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...
5.0
"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."

Jacqueline G.

Crystal S.


Andover, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Summer Help

I am a teacher during the year but I am off all summer. Looking for a jobs to do over the summer. I have my own care and have experience with special needs children.
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Jennifer P.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

LMT & Also Educator For Young Children

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

Christie M.


Flanders, NJ

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I am a 41-year-old, married female who has over 20+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and dependable. If I say I will be there you can count...

Natalie B.


Chester, NJ

$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Natalie and I am a rising Senior. Right now I live in Chester with my family and love kids! I have been babysitting since I was 16 and have lots of experience. For two summers I was a full time babysitter for two boys and I have babysat my young girl cousins countless times. I am patient, creative, caring, and...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Netcong, NJ

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

Claudia H.

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; she's a mentor, a confidante,...

- 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.

Mary C.

5.0

Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing everyday with her two daughters. I could not ask for more and am so happy I found her. I completely trust here everyday with my daughter.

- Rachel H.

Bonnie R.

5.0

Bonnie is amazing. She is great with young kids, very dependable and trustworthy. She plans days in advance for activities and adventures for the kids. She always asks permission and she just has a great heart. We truly appreciate Bonnie and happy to have her as part of our family.

- Hayley M.

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