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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 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
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Taiyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us peace of mind. I strongly recommend her to anyone who...
Sharon P.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalia, 28.
My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o.
I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o
My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years.
Kumon...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I was in need of a last minute sitter & Natalia responded within minutes & provided her resume & two references that raved about her. She was kind, great with the kids and made sure she had important info in case of emergencies. We will definitely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
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...
I help guiding the students with special needs in Kumon also took care a boy ( 7-9 years old ) for 2 years with autism.
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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Camila R.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.
I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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
(3)
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. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...
Daniel R.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone...
Care member
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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...
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Jayde W.
Middlesex, NJ
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off.
Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....
Jayde can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and loved on my 1 year old. She showed up in a good mood, and had plenty of patience. She became family pretty...
Naja K.
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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.
Natalia L.
5.0
Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her highly!
- Care member
Gabriela D.
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 her work.
- Paula P.
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.
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
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Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.