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Find special needs caregivers in South River, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in South River, NJ

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in South River, NJ

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

5.0

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I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Gina D.


South River, NJ

$26-27/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey! "

Eric P.

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Adeline R.


South River, NJ

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Adeline- Licensed Practical Nurse

My name is Adeline, I am currently a licensed practical nurse. I have 7 years of experience, this includes in clinics, home care. I administer medication, manage medications, administer feedings via g-tube. I have done some hospice care as well. I have experience with seizure disorders. I currently work as a nurse case manager...
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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...

Heidi C.

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Matthew S.


Somerset, NJ

$22-31/hr5 yrs exp

I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...
Matthew can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never...

Falguni B.

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Katie B.


Old Bridge, NJ

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.
5.0
"She is very patient and understands the population."

Robin J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."

Sarah W.

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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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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...

Phillip B.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
Florence can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Florence is a wonderful person and caregiver. She took care of my father, my father in law and then my mother. She became one of the family. She listens and does exactly what you ask. She is also very knowledgeable and gives helpful advice. I recommend her highly...

Care member

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Maidie D.


Morganville, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...
Maidie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

Tina S.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Toniann has exceeded my expectations from the very 1st day we interviewed. She is very mature and can not only relate to children so well, she can hold an adult conversation with ease. Her family background experience with children ( she comes from a very large...

Rose F.

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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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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Robyn P.


Fords, NJ

$22-28/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Baby Sitting

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Robyn was great with the kids, punctual, and very nice. We will continue to use her whenever we need a babysitter and would recommend her to anyone else looking for help"

Christina I.

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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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Kelly L.

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...
Manjit can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Manjit is very reliable and dependable. She helped with picking and dropping off my 4 year daughter and is good with children as well. "

Ash R.

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Dee G.


Kendall Park, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently."

Carla P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South River, NJ

Gina D.

5.0

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!

- Eric P.

Amanda R.

5.0

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!

- Care member

Cathi A.

5.0

As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

Matthew S.

5.0

Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of him as his own. I never had to worry if he ate or bathed. My father was always so clean and his skin was never better. My father was also very happy...

- Falguni B.

Katie B.

5.0

She is very patient and understands the population.

- Robin J.

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