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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Orange, NJ

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Orange, NJ

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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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Victoria P.


Verona, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs. What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter likes spending time with her. She is also great with dogs. She really does a great job with my daughter. She started watching her around 10 months - she is almost 2 now. I feel safe leaving my house, daughter, and dog in Victoria's hands when I go out."

Jill Y.

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Andrea F.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a cerebral palsy patient and hospice patients. I love what I do.
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Emily C.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

About Emily

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything! I am a...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."

Manasi C.

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs
Josefina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...

Nancy B.

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Anna Gabriella D.


Clifton, NJ

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Lots Of Laughs With Anna Banana!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."

Michelle L.

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Zaliya A.


Jersey City, NJ

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caregiver with educational and assistant nursing background. I am a non smoker, always willing to learn about situations or cases and better ways to help improve the situation. I hope to hearing from you soon. Thank you.
5.0
"Zaliya is wonderful! She is more than capable and a pleasure to be with."

Julie C.

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr • 15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"

Naomi S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been in the field for 15 year u have the opportunity to meet all different people im kind I have a lot of compassion.
5.0
"Christina has been great taking care of my 3 year old."

Kiara G.

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Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."

Diana E.

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Cristina G.


Bloomfield, NJ

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Inclusive Early Childhood Teacher Seeks To Work One On One With A Family

I have worked in an inclusive preschool setting for about seven years now in the city of Newark. During this time, I have been able to teach and connect with typically developing learners along with learners that may need extra attention. I am currently transitioning into Nanny work but am looking to work part time with a Family...
5.0
"Cristina has excellent work ethic and is driven to give her all into the care and education of children. As her mentor, she has proven to be a highly effective educator with a heart to match. "

Melissa P.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Valerie C.


Belleville, NJ

$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Valerie. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have many years experience with children of all ages. I am a certified K-8 teacher also certified in special education. I have a masters in education, teaching for 14 years. For the last five years I have worked in the school as a crisis counselor,...
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Olivia M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

Former Member A.

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Tara P.


Caldwell, NJ

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Ready To Make Your Day!

I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework. I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom. Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"

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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."

Bernard R.

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Lucia R.


Clifton, NJ

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified SPED Teacher

4.0

(1)

I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."

Emily A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orange, NJ

Victoria P.

5.0

I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates. What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...

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Emily C.

5.0

She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future.

- Manasi C.

Josefina A.

5.0

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

- Care member

Adriana M.

5.0

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is kept spotless. My Mother's final...

- Nancy B.

Anna Gabriella D.

5.0

Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position.

- Michelle L.

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