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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Old Bridge, NJ
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Old Bridge, NJ
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...
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Amanda R.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...
Holly P.
Jenna D.
South River, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is great!! She's been taking care of my son since he was a newborn. Very dependable, loving, and my son loves her. 10/10 would recommend."
Gabriela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
Stefanie M.
Monroe Township, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
Liz R.
Marlboro, NJ
$45-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...
5.0
"Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not sure I would of made it through without her. She worked around 20 hours a week and always made the children...
Sarah C.
Erin W.
Sayreville, NJ
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience working with children of all ages, especially special needs children, I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am a nursing student that is CPR certified.
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Melanie Y.
Sayreville, NJ
$17-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
I worked with children throughout my high school and college education, primarily through my experience working as a swim instructor for 3 years. Experience with children ages 3-15 including children with special needs. I also babysat frequently.
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I've been a school bus and paratransit bus driver for over 35 years. I have a passion for working with children, elderly, and those with with special needs. When not driving, I find joy in helping individuals and families managing day-to day living. I have over 25 years of experience with private care agencies and personal...
Ann Marie can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Tamirah T.
North Brunswick, NJ
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello Everyone I've been a home health aid for 3+ years I worked in nursing homes, children with special needs, hospital hospice. I have open availability and can be flexible when needed. Im excited to put my PCA in full effect! Hope to hear from you any questions any questions feel free to message me at anytime. THANK YOU!
Tamirah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Megan B.
Keyport, NJ
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Megan. I'm currently looking for a small job with a family relatively close. I've previously worked with children in a daycare setting and home babysitting for family and friends. I also have a niece and nephew, 8 and 5, whom I've looked after very frequently their whole lives. I love babies! But who doesn't lol. I also...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Matthew B.
Milltown, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 15 years of experience working with children. Between being a camp counselor during the summer to being an instructional aide at an elementary school, taking care and working with children has become a passion. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I love working with children with disabilities and special needs,...
Matthew can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings! I graduated from Rutgers with a degree in Psychology and I have worked with adults and children on the spectrum and with other diagnoses. I have taken the 40 hour RBT course and have ABA Therapy experience. During the school year I can only work part time, after school hours. I look forward to working with you and if...
Emma L.
Morganville, NJ
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have worked at a summer camp for three summers. In my first year, I was a shadow to a child with special needs. In my last two summers, I worked in the drama department. At the end of high school and through the beginning of college, I babysat two boys after school starting at age 8 and age 12. This consisted of helping with...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$21-30/hr
Hi. Thank you for looking at my application . I have been a caretakers for elderly and young children since I was in college. I currently take care of two elderly individuals who I met on here.
I love my job My job entails going to run errands together, dropping kids to school activities , going to the movies, light house...
Danielle A.
East Brunswick, NJ
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, I currently live in Marlton, NJ. I enjoy painting and spending time with my friends/ family. I am a graduate of Monmouth University, currently work as a graphic designer and am in the process of completing my interior design degree. I have babysat for multiple children from the ages of 6 months-11 years old including...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Lynda O.
Sayreville, NJ
$18-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Am a certified nursing assistant and a mother that cares for everyone irrespective of what diagnosis. I am caring , loving and dependable.
During the year, I work with special needs children. I cared for my own grandparents when they were ill. I also cared for them in my free time doing crafts, going to movies, walks.
Barrie can also help with: Visiting physician
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Old Bridge, NJ
Nicole B.
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 conversation and was super patient...
- Phillip B.
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
Jenna D.
5.0
Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and would send me and my husband pictures of our baby throughout the day! I would recommend Jenna as she takes her job very seriously. Thank you...
- Angie H.
Zoe S.
5.0
Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was always great to our baby during...
- Renate S.
Stefanie M.
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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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.