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Find special needs caregivers in Riverside, NJ that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverside, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Riverside, NJ
Taylor C.
Mount Holly, NJ
$18-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Taylor. I worked as a nanny and caregiver for about 10 years, I took the last two years to just mom but now that my 3 and 5-year-old are starting school I have more free time! I have experience caring for infants all the way to teens which also included special needs care.
My responsibilities have included but...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"I worked with Taylor and that's how we met. Since then she has babysat my 2 young children and has also introduced my 4 year old daughter into the dance world. Taylor is great with kids and full of spirit! My kids love her! I plan to keep her around as long as...
Erica B.
5.0
(1)
I was a school teacher for Philadelphia and most classes I taught were fully integrated. I have worked with special Olympics and with special people in the north east . My masters background is special education and my cousin has Down syndrome and is a 25-year-old grown man. I have worked with him very closely through the years....
5.0
"was always on time and could count on"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 31-year-old wife and mom. Not only do I have experience with special needs children and IEP's as a professional, but as a mom as well. My daughter was diagnosed autistic at a year and a half. My husband and I have used some sign language.
I am always learning new things in the field of education and child...
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Brandi was a full time nanny for our infant daughter from about 13 weeks to almost 5 months old. She was wonderful! She was joyful, with lots of songs and funny sounds and creative play. She worked with my daughter on physical milestones like tummy time and...
Mckenzie C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...
5.0
"Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by Nikesha. She always planned activities and was so kind with my kids. My kids still talk about her and text her...
Faith H.
5.0
(2)
I have over 19+ years providing care for children ages 0 through 12 years old and I am a parent to 2 wonderful grown children 25 and 31years old. I started my child care career taking care of children in my home but now provide nanny services in the parents homes and offer Night nanny services . I am certified as a Newborn Care...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there to help with an sense of ease and humility that only the very best, most experiences professionals can manage....
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...
5.0
"Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the extra step to assure we understand doctors orders, medication, and dietary restrictions."
Mike S.
3.4
(5)
Hello and thank you visiting my profile. I am a 30-year-old caring woman who is looking to care for your child. I have been caring for special needs children for about 8+ years now. I live in the Burlington area and will be looking for positions near my area. I am dedicated to what I do. I am very honest loving person I have...
5.0
"What a wonderful spirited lady she was. She walked in every day with a smile on her face and a positive attitude she responded very quickly to my messages we interviewed right away and hired her shortly after our interview. She did a wonderful job for our family....
Donna D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kayla. I am 31 years old with extensive nanny & special needs experience with excellent references. I have also been a parents assistant/mothers helper, which primarily included grocery pick up, light cleaning, meal prepping, with little child care involved. I have a 3. 5 y/o son who attends an academy MWF 9-330....
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My two daughters & I met Kayla to hire her as a future babysitter in our home. She was on time and immediately interacted with the girls. She was very kind and answered any questions that I had. My 3 year old immediately took a liking to her and has asked...
Jessica Y.
Asia H.
Philadelphia, PA
$23/hr • 3 yrs exp
Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am a 19-year-old babysitter trying to find a full time job. Anydays work for me, preferably 7am-5 p.m. but I am VERY flexible. I would prefer to use the families nanny car, I have a clean driving record and is licensed. I am asking for $22-27 an hour depending on the families number of children and the workload...
Asia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My name is Crystal. Asia is a wonderful beautiful person inside and out she loves her job and the quality shows 100%!!"
Care member
Angelina S.
Cherry Hill, NJ
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angelina, I absolutely adore kids. I've had multiple babysitting/ nannying jobs over the years. I have great experience with infants . I've also worked with special needs children, and many more families. I would be able to provide many references with numbers of parents who's children I have worked with. Between the...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angelina provided child care for our 5 month old grandson for the last 3 weeks. We were very pleased with her services. She worked 6 hours per day for us most every weekday. She was very good, caring and nurturing with our grandson. He really bonded well with...
Chris S.
Jennifer R.
Maple Shade, NJ
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
After over 15 years of substituting teaching and working with children with special needs I moved into a career of behavioral therapy.
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hannah R.
Bensalem, PA
$8-13/hr
Hi! My name is Hannah. I am 28 years old and currently work as a caretaker for special needs adults, I have been doing so for many years. I am looking for some extra hours providing companion care for senior citizens. I look forward to hearing from you!
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Over the last five years, I have worked with children from ages 6 months to 13 years old. I have worked at the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support all 4 years of my undergraduate degree. I have experience with neurotypical and special needs children. Caring for others, especially those with special needs, is a passion...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I have experience as a camp counselor for many years as well as I have been babysitting for 10 years. I have experience working with kids and adults who have special needs. I always like to keep things fun and creative whether that would be doing crafts or playing outside! Thank you for your consideration.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years. I also have worked for 2 years at a before and after school with special needs children. I went back to school in the medical field graduated but I am left the hospital to go back to my number 1 passion which is teaching and caring for kids! That's what I loved doing and I am at the...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I am a 32-year-old experienced babysitter eager to get back into babysitting or nannying
I have been working with children and babysitting for almost 19 years and have worked with kids of all ages including newborns in various settings including Early Childhood Centers. I also have experience with children with special needs...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I was a neighborhood babysitter from the age of 12 yrs old and loved it. I am now 40yrs old and still find myself babysitting for people I know. I love kids they just bring such joy to my heart. I have three daughters who are growing up way to fast and I wish I could make them stop. I have a special needs sister who I cared for...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Current Preschool Teacher of Inclusion classroom
Worked with children with special needs
Have kids of my own
Extremely patient, outgoing, and nurturing
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
I like working with kids because I feel like I can learn a lot from them, they teach patience and natural kindness. I enjoy participating in imaginative play with them and I enjoy letting my inner child come out when spending time with kiddos. I love being around children and would not work in any other field. As an education...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverside, NJ
Taylor C.
5.0
She was very good with my 2 kids and didn't let them just take over the house and made them follow rules, which my daughter didn't really like, but they still enjoyed her and her son. She worked any extra hours I asked and always came in with a smile. Kinda left us on short notice, but I'm not...
- Jeremy B.
Renee W.
5.0
was always on time and could count on
- Care member
Brandi R.
5.0
Brandi arrived early, connected very quickly with our 1.5 year old daughter, provided great care and kept her thoroughly engaged. Our daughter enjoyed it so much she didn't want Brandi to leave. Highly recommend!
- Melanie D.
Nikesha C.
5.0
Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by Nikesha. She always planned activities and was so kind with my kids. My kids still talk about her and text her sometimes. She always responds. She...
- Faith H.
Kelly R.
5.0
There is no other person I'd trust more to care for my grandchildren. Kelly R is an amazing nanny and an even better person. Kelly is always there to help with an sense of ease and humility that only the very best, most experiences professionals can manage. She has cared for my grandchildren...
- Care member
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Ratings for Riverside, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Riverside, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.