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Find special needs caregivers in New Brunswick, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Brunswick, NJ

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in New Brunswick, NJ

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Keyanna R.


New Brunswick, NJ

$15-32/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is keyanna I have worked in hospice/ nursing homes/ behavioral hospital for the past 10 years I'm also CPR trained as well. I'm very patient loving and caring and would love to show the same to your loved ones
Caring for individuals with special needs has been a humbling and enriching experience for me. I have had the privilege of working with people of all ages who have a diverse range of physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. One of the most rewarding aspects of caring for individuals with special needs is the...
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Brenda M.


New Brunswick, NJ

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Brenda's Babysitter Info!

Hi my name is Brenda I am 25 years old. I have 3. 5 years working with special needs kids but also have experience working with typical kids. I started working as a speech therapy aide and would hop into sessions when needed. I currently work as paraprofessional at a special needs school and I'm going into my second year working...
I have experience over 10 years in working with children, seniors and persons with special needs. Currently, I have been working with a children's day care and love the work. I am patient and able to be flexible with different children personalities. Thank you. I'd describe my personality as very easy going. humble and...
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Aislinn B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$16-17/hr5 yrs exp

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...
Aislinn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail S.


New Brunswick, NJ

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Seasoned Babysitter And Petsitter

I'm a seasoned overnight camp counselor home from college. I am first aid, CPR, and aed certified. I have been a lifeguard for 3 years. I have worked with a range of kids and am very capable of watching multiple children at once. I am fully vaccinated. I am very comfortable around pets and I own two cats myself. I have worked...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda M.


New Brunswick, NJ

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Brendas Babysitting Bio

Hello I am Brenda I am 25 years old I work in a special needs school currently as a paraprofessional. I will be entering my second year as a para. Before this I was working at a children's hospital as a speech therapy aide I would jump into sessions when needed but I love working with children overall. I have taken care of...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My friendly and patient nature creates a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive. With two years of experience working with children aged 0 to 11, I'm comfortable providing a range of activities and ensuring their...
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Gina D.


South River, NJ

$26-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"My daughter loves her ! I refuse to let anyone else watch my daughter if she's not available "

Vanessa M.

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(9)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She was FANTASTIC!! Both my parents who she cared for developed a special bond with her and felt so comfortable with her care. I knew that my parents were in the best care and it helped ease the stress me and my siblings went through. She became an extended part...

Care member

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine is a natural with kids! She is absolutely wonderful. She enjoys babysitting and is a warm and caring person! I highly recommend her for your childcare!"

Andrea P.

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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her! "

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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.

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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"wonderful and great with our son"

Stacey And Joe B.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Brunswick, NJ

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.

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.

Florence L.

5.0

Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider.

- Lauren M.

Katherine B.

5.0

Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family.

- Care member

Amanda R.

5.0

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!

- Care member

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