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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in South Orange, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area.
I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing.
(I have also worked with twins so I can multitask
I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend! "
Care member
Ana W.
South Orange, NJ
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience in child care. I am also a certified nursing assistant. I also have 1 year in working with young adults with special needs.
I'd describe my personality as light hearted, easy going, and supportive
Hannah T.
South Orange, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request.
I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...
Nina A.
South Orange, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Nina. I have been babysitting since I was 16. I am now 28 years old and graduated from Seton Hall with a masters degree in accounting. I do work full time currently, but I'm looking to continue babysitting because it is something I have always loved to do! I have experience babysitting all ages, and special needs...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Jessica B.
South Orange, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For After School Care
I am a mother of one beautiful daughter. I have experience working with children since the age of 16. I've worked in private Day Cares, public schools and family homes. I also have experience working with special needs children. I currently work with autistic children during the school year. I'm CPR, First Aid, ABA, CPI...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, 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!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As the oldest child, I grew up taking care of my 4 siblings. Coming from a large extended family, I also took care of my cousins. My love for children is what drove me to become a teacher. I love working with children of all ages. Not only can I provide a safe and fun time, I can also incorporate academics into the experience. I...
Farisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I highly recommend Farisa as a babysitter! She is absolutely amazing with children, and provided exceptional care for my kids. From the moment she arrived, I felt completely comfortable leaving my children in her care.
Farisa was always punctual, professional,...
Michele C.
5.0
(1)
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with little ones for over 14 years.
My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michele is great. She was our sitter for a few months before life whisked her away to Florida. She is kind, funny, patient and yet firm. Though she was with us for only about 5 months she easily became part of the extended family. We would have had her stay w our...
Irene B.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens
5.0
(2)
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...
Chloe S.
Cedar Grove, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family...
Banu K.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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
Jubilee R.
Bloomfield, NJ
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...
5.0
"Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time with her.
She is also reliable and helpful. We appreciate having her help us with our son and also with some...
Debra M.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hey guys,
my name is meriah.
I am a Very Fun, outgoing, energetic person.
I spend lots of time around all ages, I am also very big on outdoor nature/adventure.
Experience with light house cleaning,
Clean driving Record,
Available for background check,
I am a Volunteer firefighter
I am CPR and first aid certified,
Lots of...
5.0
"Meriah was excellent with my mother, her patience was limitless, and very dedicated to daily chores In addition to keeping her engaged in small activities and conversation. I would recommend Meriah anytime"
Conny H.
5.0
(7)
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:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley is a hard working and reliable young lady. She gives of her time and talents to minister to others."
Leslie H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful responsible reliable caregiver.. she's warm and caring, very hands on- in setting up a suitable schedule/routine for your little one. Absolutely amazing."
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"
Steven W.
Anny G.
Bayonne, NJ
$35-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"Anny is a very smart , caring , loving person ! She enjoys working with children of all ages . Anny is punctual and a very responsible person . You will love her as a caregiver !"
Geraldyn F.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Orange, NJ
Ahnia B.
5.0
Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Tara P.
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!
- Care member
Farisa K.
5.0
Farisa is hands down the best baby sitter we have ever worked with. My 18-month old daughter is extremely shy and was going through major separation feelings when we asked Farisa to help baby sit our daughter for two days. Farisa was able to use her care-taking skills to instantly win Araaya and...
- 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.
Michele S.
5.0
Michelle has been absolutely amazing with our 3 boys. She's reliable, creative, caring, knows how to discipline when needed and my boys love her cooking. They really enjoy her company! I would definitely recommend her to any family.
- Priscila V.
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