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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Scotch Plains, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills
-Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "
Kate B.
20 years in the field. Taught for the UCESC in Westfield NJ as well as providing early intervention. Great references. Ability to care for challenging children with patience and love.
It is important to provide appropriate instruction to students with special needs. Every child has a different learning style. As an educator, it is my passion to provide the tools necessary to succeed. My background is working with students on the autism spectrum, so the emphasis is on positive reinforcement.
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$22-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Dedicated, experienced, compassionate, patient and nurturing nanny with a background in behavior management techniques, occupational therapy at home , brushing techniques and potty training. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with children and provide support that promotes growth and independence.
With six years of experience working in the autism community and a Bachelor's in Psychology, I am currently pursuing my Master's degree as a BCBA. My background as an ABA Therapist has honed my skills in providing tailored support and understanding to families. I am passionate about creating nurturing and supportive...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of four ages 21, 14, 8, 7. I presently work as a children's pastor for a church in Cranford, NJ. I have been at this job for 4. 5 years. In this position I am responsible for planning and leading all children's programs for children ages newborn to 12 years, teaching curriculum, coordinating volunteers, and providing...
Sherri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I would love to help you with this job. I will send a little bit about myself and I hope talk with you soon
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...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Grace H.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Skilled Special Needs Professional Available For Full Time And Part Time Position
Highly skilled special needs caregiveer professional available for full time and part time position. If you are looking for a mature, dedicated, trustworthy and kind Nanny, I might be the one!
My name is Grace. I have lived in Scotch Plains for past 16 years where I raised my own two children. I am full of energy, passion and...
Ngozi I.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working with young boys with Autism. while I was studying social care I was privileged to do my placement. It involved Working with people with intellectual disabilities
Supporting and empowering service users to live a normal life by taking part in employment scheme organized
Took the service users out for...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jackie exceeded our expectations on every level. She was with us for a year. She was skilled, professional and taught us a lot. She understood the best way to approach my husband's care. She kept the mood in the house upbeat and positive. She kept him active and...
Barbara Y.
5.0
(3)
My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...
Lisa Z.
5.0
(1)
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.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
Josefina A.
Elizabeth, NJ
$25-29/hr
5.0
(1)
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, travel, meal prep
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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.
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Scotch Plains, NJ
Taiyanna N.
5.0
Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.
- Kate B.
Jacqueline L.
5.0
My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!
- Lauren W.
Violeta P.
5.0
Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor appointments and on daily errands using our...
- Lisa Z.
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
Sharifa F.
5.0
We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on regularly , we recommend her highly!
- Steven C.
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