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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Perth Amboy, NJ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Perth Amboy, NJ

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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

5.0

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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,...
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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

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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Michelle L.


Hazlet, NJ

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Mom Of 2 Older Teens Looking To Love Your Little Ones

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.

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Amanda B.


Hazlet, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

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

CPR

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Gianna C.


Staten Island, NY

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 22 years old. I'm am a very family friendly person I love all children. All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Gianna since she was a little girl she is the best little sister. She has always been willing to help and loves kids my son is a diabetic and she's always there when I need her she is very dependable and responsible"

Christina C.

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
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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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "

Tara M.

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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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Carla J.


Staten Island, NY

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
Carla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Kelly L.

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Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs. I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...

Paula P.

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Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Kens S.


Rahway, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Supportive Role Model

I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
5.0
"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family members. He makes it his responsibility to get to know his...

Ashley G.

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Donna F.


Staten Island, NY

$17-21/hr1 yrs exp

Babysit/caretaker

I have experience working with children. Aside from having children of my own, I have babysat along with watching/caring for children after school. For the past 8 months (and currently), I work in a school, for special needs children. I am in the classroom with children every day.
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather Z.


Edison, NJ

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teacher aide at a Learning Center (special need stage school) Also provide child care services at a Center with kids who are receiving therapy Have babysat off this website for the past 7 years off and on majority of experience with special needs and multiple disabilities from mild-profound disabilities Familiar with...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have always loved being around children since I can remember growing up with taking care of my younger cousins throughout my childhood. I have worked with kids and special needs since high school where I volunteered for a special needs program called BIC. I never felt like it was work for me but a rewarding experience to be...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Chelsey M.


Sayreville, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have held different titles for different families throughout the years. I have been a babysitter, tutor, nanny, chauffeur, etc. Working with children is a passion of mine. I work as a pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in children with special needs. I have cared for infants as young as days old to children...
Chelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bryanna G.


Fords, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi my name is Bryanna, I'm 20 years old and am currently going to school at Rutgers for Criminal Justice and Psychology. I'm fluent in English and Spanish. I have experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old. I can prepare meals, change diapers, put kids to bed, and create fun and and engaging activities. I have...
Bryanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Perth Amboy, NJ

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.

Michelle L.

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 and PLAY. She has never been a...

- Rachel C.

Gianna C.

5.0

Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to play. She is a natural with kids I've never seen her more dedicated to something more then the look on a child's face when they smile or laugh she...

- Donna 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

Theo T.

5.0

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for. She is resourceful and goes to a...

- Rebecca G.

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