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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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Jeru D.


South Amboy, NJ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Preschool Teacher

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I have been volunteering at Daycare centers since I was a teenager. I have worked as a Behavioral Therapist with children with special needs and a preschool teacher for the past 12 years in Jersey and NYC. Aside from this I have my Associates in Early Childhood Care and Education and am in school currently for my Bachelors in...
Jeru can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is LaTara and I am a Caregiver Specialist. I am experienced and can assist with just about everything! I am a mother of 4 young children and I really enjoy my days spending time with those in need of all types of care. I am the owner and operator of CareWay transportation, a company I created that provides...
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Mary M.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15+ years of experience in direct care for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Lily K.


Piscataway, NJ

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Loving & Fun Sitter With A Lot Of Experience.

Hello! My name is Lily - I am a special education teacher with 10 years of experience working with children with and without special needs. I have been a teacher (pre-k through high school), classroom assistant, behavior technician, camp counselor, babysitter, and big sister. I am a fun and engaging child care provider. I love...
I have always loved being around children since I can remember growing up with taking care of my younger cousins throughout my childhood. I have worked with kids and special needs since high school where I volunteered for a special needs program called BIC. I never felt like it was work for me but a rewarding experience to be...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stefani C.


Old Bridge, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for essentially my whole life, and since becoming an adult, I have gained experience care-giving for children ranging from infants to mid-teens, as a special needs aide and k-12 music teacher. As for nannying, I have performed housekeeping duties such as cooking and cleaning, have driven children to and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Caring for individuals with special needs has been a humbling and enriching experience for me. I have had the privilege of working with people of all ages who have a diverse range of physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. One of the most rewarding aspects of caring for individuals with special needs is the...
It is very interesting to take care of individuals with special needs and I have been volunteering in the special olympics since I was a kid and have been working in counseling offices for adolescents and teens as a young adult. Recently have moved on to working with older adults with Alzheimer's and dementia as well as DDD and...
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Donna F.


Staten Island, NY

$17-21/hr1 yrs exp

Babysit/caretaker

I have experience working with children. Aside from having children of my own, I have babysat along with watching/caring for children after school. For the past 8 months (and currently), I work in a school, for special needs children. I am in the classroom with children every day.
Donna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! I'm Emily and I am a student at Monmouth University. I am double majoring in English/Creative Writing and Education. I have worked in childcare for 3 years and have been babysitting for 1 year. I have been working in daycares and summercamps since I was 15. I have worked with children aged 6 months- 12 years old. I also have...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! My name is Amari and I'm 23 years old. I am CPR, first-aid, and basic life support certified. I am currently employed as a Para-professional at a private school for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing caring for individuals with special needs; As well as practicing as a...
Amari can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Emma L.


Morganville, NJ

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I have worked at a summer camp for three summers. In my first year, I was a shadow to a child with special needs. In my last two summers, I worked in the drama department. At the end of high school and through the beginning of college, I babysat two boys after school starting at age 8 and age 12. This consisted of helping with...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Denise W.


Monroe Township, NJ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have watched my nephew with special needs for many years. I also have babysitting experience.
I am a Rutgers student with Psychology major. I have attended Fieldwork: Autism course and got A this spring semester. I am currently also working with children who has special needs and receiving crisis training now.
I taught pre-school for two years with one student with special needs in each year-long class. After that, I was a paraprofessional in the North Brunswick School district. I've worked with students with disabilities for a few years now - I have experience with autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, anxiety, down syndrome, etc.
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Vanesa R.


Edison, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitting With A Caring, Patient And Loving Heart.

Hi everyone! My name is Vanesa, I have five years of experience with working with children. I currently work in a school as an instructional assistant, with special need children. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am responsible, patient and have strong communication skills. I can help with light housekeeping, crafts and...
Vanesa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

My name is Santina I'm a 23-year-old female who is dedicated to helping others, specifically those with special needs. Since high school when I first became a member of a club called best buddies I knew that helping others was my calling. I am easily adaptable to specific needs as well and I look forward to meeting you and your...
Hello! I am an experienced and compassionate babysitter looking to provide exceptional care for your children. With a background in working with special needs kids, I am equipped with the skills and knowledge to create a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones. As a caregiver, my top priority is the well-being and...
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Keyanna R.


New Brunswick, NJ

$15-32/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is keyanna I have worked in hospice/ nursing homes/ behavioral hospital for the past 10 years I'm also CPR trained as well. I'm very patient loving and caring and would love to show the same to your loved ones
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Melinda M.


Somerset, NJ

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello families. My name is Mindy. I have a love of nursing, teaching and mentoring. I have 15 years of experience in each of these fields. I was the senior certified nursing assistant on my unit, a personal care aid, a home health aid, med tech and a site coordinator of a popular before & after school program which I would...

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