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Find special needs caregivers in Old Bridge, NJ that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Old Bridge, NJ
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Old Bridge, NJ
Katie B.
Old Bridge, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
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
"My son was a resident at a program in NJ. She was very kind to my son and he thinks of her as a friend to this day. When I brought him home to live in his own apartment she traveled to see him and his place. Katie is a caring person. I believe you can count on her...
Joyce O.
Toniann P.
Old Bridge, NJ
$22-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging...
Julie E.
5.0
(4)
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family
5.0
(2)
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:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind"
Kelly L.
I did my clinical spring 2012 as an assisting student in music therapy with adults with intellectual disabilities. I'm looking for a family to work with while I attend school during the semesters in PA. I have experience with and knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
I am an emergency department registered nurse and have a lot of experience in caring for adults and children with various disorders and disabilities.
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Santina I'm a 23-year-old female who is dedicated to helping others, specifically those with special needs. Since high school when I first became a member of a club called best buddies I knew that helping others was my calling. I am easily adaptable to specific needs as well and I look forward to meeting you and your...
Britt M.
Old Bridge, NJ
$26/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi everyone I am a registered nurse with 3 years experience. I have experience with almost everything being on a med surg unit! Also good critical thinker, compassionate, and caring.
Emily F.
Old Bridge, NJ
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Emily and I am a student at Monmouth University. I am double majoring in English/Creative Writing and Education. I have worked in childcare for 3 years and have been babysitting for 1 year. I have been working in daycares and summercamps since I was 15. I have worked with children aged 6 months- 12 years old. I also have...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Stefani C.
Old Bridge, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for essentially my whole life, and since becoming an adult, I have gained experience care-giving for children ranging from infants to mid-teens, as a special needs aide and k-12 music teacher. As for nannying, I have performed housekeeping duties such as cooking and cleaning, have driven children to and...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
Santina can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.8
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and daughters, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again."
Molly C.
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs.
My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Heidi C.
Aislinn B.
New Brunswick, NJ
$16-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter played and ate - which we appreciated so much. She would be a great help to any family! "
Natalie Y.
5.0
(2)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational materials and arts and crafts like a mini lesson agenda. She is caring and willing to actually get down on the floor...
Rachel C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...
Maidie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."
Tina S.
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Old Bridge, NJ
Katie B.
5.0
She is very patient and understands the population.
- Robin J.
Toniann P.
5.0
Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging and i highly recommend her for any...
- Julie E.
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.
Santina G.
5.0
Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind
- Kelly L.
Mary J.
5.0
Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again.
- Molly C.
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Ratings for Old Bridge, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Old Bridge, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.