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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 April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in New Brunswick, NJ

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.8

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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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Katherine B.


South Bound Brook, NJ

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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Micheal A.


Monroe Township, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

HHA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I appreciate the elderly very much. Interested in a HHA position. I have 15 years of experience in the field and I'm very flexible. I also have experience with, bed bound, special needs, Parkinson's, Dementia, hospice care, MS, stroke.
Micheal can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"I wrote a review back in 2021 unfortunately it was only 5 days after my dad passed and I didn’t explain in depth how Michael treated my father when he cared for him since I was still grieving . Michael was very reliable, caring, professional, and experienced. My...

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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."

Sarah W.

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Alyssa T.


Middlesex, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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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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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...

Ariya V.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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 and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is terrific! She's come to help our household with cleaning, organizing and has cared for our infant daughter when our nanny was ill. Magnolia is dependable, very hard working, smart and considerate. I've recommended her to friends to help with...

Yulieth P.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "

Kate B.

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Dee G.


Kendall Park, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently."

Carla P.

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...

Phillip B.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$22-26/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...
Toniann can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Toniann is a very attentive baby sitter for my 11 month old son Bradley! She listens to instructions and handles all of the babies needs with ease! Love to have her over to baby sit more!"

CJ P.

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Santina G.


Old Bridge, NJ

$20-60/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind"

Kelly L.

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have worked with preschool aged children with special needs and am CPR certified. I have also received both of my covid-19 vaccines.
Emilie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alina P.


Woodbridge, NJ

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I'm a mom of triplets, 13 years old and a Registered Nurse for 35 years. I love being a nurse and have worked steadily in this field from day one. I am now finding it to be more difficult having two special needs kids however. I love children and have the patience of a saint as my own children have only enhanced this! I am a...
Alina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am a current special education teacher looking for work in the afternoon and evenings. I am comfortable with all ages and children with special needs. I have my own car so I can do pick up/drop off at activities as needed.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Brunswick, NJ

Katie B.

5.0

She is very patient and understands the population.

- Robin J.

Cathi A.

5.0

As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

Oliva Magnolia M.

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 pleased.

- Paul M.

Micheal A.

5.0

I wrote a review back in 2021 unfortunately it was only 5 days after my dad passed and I didn’t explain in depth how Michael treated my father when he cared for him since I was still grieving . Michael was very reliable, caring, professional, and experienced. My father had alzheimer’s and was...

- Care member

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone.

- Sarah W.

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