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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sparta, NJ

The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Sparta, NJ

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Lisa E.


Sparta, NJ

$21-22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa was great with our son, pitched in on short notice and was a loving, kind caretaker with a genuine interest in children. She even offered advice to me as a first time mom. Highly recommend! "

Lorraine S.

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Diana T.


Sparta, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Diana and I am a 23-year-old seeking either babysitting or petsitting opportunities to make some extra money. I have experience babysitting and assisting families with transportation, cleaning, cooking, homework, or any other errands or needs. I also come from a family of several pets and love all animals. I am...
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Carly W.


Sparta, NJ

$13-50/hr7 yrs exp

I am a reliable, hard-working person with great communication skills. Your child safety is my number 1 priority. I have been babysitting since I was 15 and was a Karate instructor for ages 3-40. Private instruction for special needs and all inclusion classes. Additionally, I worked in the aftercare program for 4 years creating a...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren N.


Sparta, NJ

$14-22/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter!

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I am comfortable with special needs children as well!
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amanda S.


Sparta, NJ

$20-31/hr6 yrs exp

Crafty, Organized, Fun Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Amanda! I am looking for a babysitting job for the summer before I start my job as a Special Education Teacher. I am 23 years old and I recently graduated from TCNJ with a Master's in Elementary Special Education. I have experience working at a daycare for 4 years where I was an assistant teacher in the toddler...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Nicole M.


Sparta, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Funny, Energetic, Friendly Preschool Teacher W PM Flex. Looking To Connect W An Awesome Family!

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, silly, and inquisitive; nurturing, goofy, and thoughtful; honest, responsible, dependable. I like working w/kids because it is my greatest joy and my truest passion. I have over 25 years of experience, and I take immense pride in what I do. I'm a single mother of two beautiful...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Heidi L.


Newton, NJ

$22-35/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as a Nanny and babysitter since 2004 to present. I take care from newborn and up, Attend to infants' basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Drive them to school or activities, Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Heidi has worked with us for 9 months taking care of my 5 year old and 1 year old. She is wonderful with kids, very kind, loving and warmhearted. My children enjoyed her very much. Heidi was very organized and always kept the kid's things in order, laundry folded...

Jill N.

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Juicia R.


Dover, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with a family up to 6 children at a time including families with twins. I've cared for infants up to preteens. I helped with activities, time management, driving, cleaning, games... etc. I cared for children with special needs like diabetes and sensory issues. One family of twins I had them from 3 weeks old and...
Juicia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Juicia is wonderful. She took amazing care of my son, who was 6 months old when she started. She was extremely attentive, caring, thoughtful, and was always interacting with my son, engaging him in activities, and encouraging him to practice new skills. It is...

Deborah W.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experinced Nanny And Babysitter

4.3

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maya I am a 27-year-old college student. I currently have a full time nanny job and am only available for weekends and date nights. My experience ranges from Newborns fresh out of the NICU to adults with various types of special needs. I have experience as an New born care specialist as well as a house manager. I...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Always early amazing with my 4 kids including my 5 year old with autism and Down syndrome. Cooks meals and cleans up after our annoying puppy. My kids ask for her to babysit when we go out."

Ana G.

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Chantel R.


Newton, NJ

$26-30/hr11 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Caregiver For All Ages

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Former CHHA nurse certified. CPR and First aide certified. Love all activities indoor and outdoor. Can help with child development milestones and achievements as well as tutoring and teaching. Extremely organized and have a flexible schedule. Trained with children of all ages from newborn/infant-teens. Have former in home...
Chantel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son."

Cyndi A.

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Seniors And Adult Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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Heather C.


Newton, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Throughout my years I've worked with many people that have diverse needs. Each person is unlike the next and with my experience I'm able to help conquer the daily challenges. With my communication skills and my ability to build trusting relationships I'm able to help during difficult times and everyday life.
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Colleen F.


Hopatcong, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Colleen has been a very loving and nurturing caregiver for our three young boys. She makes sure that they are stimulated and have fun every day - she reads them lots of books, plays fun games, and takes them on creative "adventures". One of our children has...

Tim L.

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Kristi C.


Newton, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active And Fun Sitter

I have 20+ years of experience including CPR and first aid training as a previous medical professional. I have experience with infants all the way up to preteen. Babies are held often, needs attended quickly and age appropriate sensory play provided to give them an enriched and engaging environment. As they grow (or older...
Kristi can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristi is a caring individual who loves children. She provides a safe and loving environment, and her fridge is anyways full for whatever little tummies need. "

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Kristina C.


Newton, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina displayed incredible patience. She engaged Z with playtime, read to her, and took her out for walks. She was always...

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Melody M.


Oak Ridge, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.
Melody can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melody cared for my father with Parkinson's on several occasions. She is very friendly, caring and attentive and has a great rapport with my Dad - she is also detail oriented and very thorough with his care. I would unhesitatingly hire Melody again - and...

Lori L.

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Maya D.


Landing, NJ

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Giver

I'm a 25-year-old college student studying to be a Pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in autism and traumatic brain injury. The past year and a half I've been working with a special needs family as a nanny for a 13-year-old non verbal autistic boy with aggression and a 14-year-old with sever emotional issues. I also do...
5.0
"Maya D was an amazing asset to my home. I'm a single mom and have a very busy schedule and she was ready to help out t anytime. My 3 special needs kids love her. And I'm looking forward to seeing more of her in the future. She even does things like cleans and...

Mia D.

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Abigail D.


Stanhope, NJ

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail started as a nanny for our son when he was five months old and worked for us for the next nine months. We absolutely loved her!! She was always early, communicated clearly and promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure our son had a stimulating and...

Care member

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Jennifer P.


Mount Arlington, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

LMT & Also Educator For Young Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat & been live-out nanny before, am LMT by training but currently searching for full time work and/or part-time pet care job. I have done lots of volunteering in the past, & am CPR/1st Aid/AED certified. I have worked in several different educational settings w/special needs & non-special needs students from ages 0 -...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

hi my name is kayla ! I'm a 24-year-old from Rockaway. I graduated from CCM's radiography program in 2021 and currently going back to school full time for radiation therapy. I've had about 10 years of babysitting experience and I have my own vehicle. Throughout the years I have babysat a range of ages so I have alot of...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sparta, NJ

Lisa E.

5.0

Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day. They were so comfortable with her.

- Brian F.

Heidi L.

5.0

Heidi is extremely responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. In addition, she is great with kids of any age group. She's kind and always fun to be around, my kids really love to spend time with her, special when she teach then Spanish lessons and do educational activities. I strongly recommend Heidi...

- Reinaguardado G.

Juicia R.

5.0

Juicia is wonderful. She took amazing care of my son, who was 6 months old when she started. She was extremely attentive, caring, thoughtful, and was always interacting with my son, engaging him in activities, and encouraging him to practice new skills. It is obvious from the quality of her care...

- Deborah W.

Maya D.

5.0

I would hire Maya again in a heartbeat! From the moment she started working for us, I knew she would blend really well into our family. And she ended up working for us for 3 years :)

- Care member

Chantel R.

5.0

Chantel was very professional and attentive to my sons needs and care. She communicated effectively and made sure to follow my sons schedule. Thanks for caring for our son.

- Cyndi A.

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