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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Summit, NJ

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Summit, NJ

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Melissa H.


Orange, NJ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a very experience caregiver/ aid that work in the school community for kids special needs children by helping them with their daily needs and activities.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Mahkai M.


Newark, NJ

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Seeking Babysitting Opportunities.

Hello! My name is Mahkai. I am a vaccinated non-smoker with experience working with children since I was 13, specifically children with special needs, primarily ages 3 to 6. I am CPR and first aid certified. I enjoy animals, nature, and community. I have a passion for working with and teaching kids and have also volunteered as a...
Mahkai can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shanaia B.


Irvington, NJ

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I am a loving mother of two. Very caring with a great sense of humor. Very family oriented. I am a past employee for Newark Public Schools as well as a Direct Support Professional for OurHouse INC. Both positions allowed me to work with special need beings. A combination of 17 years experience in both fields Fortunately as a...
Shanaia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Vanessa H.


West Orange, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Worker

Hello, my name is Vanessa! I have 10 + years of babysitting experience. I am an excellent date night sitter, or a weekend sitter when you need to go out and run errands. I can assist cleaning, feeding, and homework assignments. I have experience with working with special needs children. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kristina P.


Rahway, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Quick/Hard Worker

I am currently at Kean University finishing up my BA in Special Education. I know a lot about many disabilities and have worked with some high-functioning autistic children before. I would love the opportunity to work with children with any disabilities. I am a quick learner and a self starter!
I have worked with kids diagnosed with ADHD. I have learned how to treat them and all the needs and attention special kids required. I am very patient and I just find fascinating the way you can help kids to have fun and productive live when we provide them with the tools that help them enjoy life and all the experiences that...
I currently work as a special needs teacher assistant. I'm looking for an after school gig. I love working with kids and I just want to help families. 4 years of experience working with kids as a nanny. I had 3 boys I loved it. Also I have a son that is 21 years old. I have a car and don't mind driving the kids to extra...
Skills:

First Aid

Experience work with children and adults with disabilities. CPR certification in both children and adults
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Blanca D.


Newark, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked about 6 years in care giving. I have worked with special needs in different environments, residential homes, Head Start program and day care centers.
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Summer S.


Maplewood, NJ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Summer and I've lived in Maplewood my entire life! I am currently finishing up my last semester at Rutgers Univeristy as a history major and education minor. After this semester I will be continuing my education with the Rutgers Graduate School of Education to receive my masters degree in Special Education and K-6...
I'm a caring and hard working individual. I love to work with individuals with special needs. I truly believe that they can live up to their full potential, and my main goal is to ensure I help all those that I work with meet milestone and succeed.
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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have previously worked with children on the Autism spectrum for three years. I have experience in ABA therapy and am fluent in American Sign Language. Working with individuals with Autism has been such a rewarding experience for me and they teach me something new about myself everyday. I have worked with students who are...
Hi, I'm aware I am young but during my years I have experience teaching preschoolers and taking child study courses. I also babysat kids around my community. I have experience working with individuals with specials needs as a residential counselor and Direct support Professional. I worked with the youth and elderly, helping them...
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Chantau F.


Irvington, NJ

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Am A 30 Year Old Female I'm This Field For 4 Year

Hi my name is chantau, I am a certified home health aid care giver . I am very friendly kind and loving, like meeting new people . and willing to learn new things , surely will do a task that is assigned me when given , am good at transferring patience to wheelchair, bed bath , care for special needs , etc... am open to get to...
I help guiding the students with special needs in Kumon also took care a boy ( 7-9 years old ) for 2 years with autism.
I worked an Applied Behavioral Analysis, I have worked at a child care center for 2 years where I specifically worked with multiple children with different special needs.
Hi Parents ! My name is Dayana, I'm 23years old and am a nursing assistant, with 2years experience looking after elderly patients and 5 years experience looking after childrens I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking newborns I will ensure that your...
Dayana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

I currently work at an employment that deals with young adults of special needs. I provide tutoring, mentoring, life management skills and I am certified to help observe with medication.
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Whitley D.


Union, NJ

$15-19/hr9 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Whitley, I'm a Travel CNA with 10+ years experience with all age group. I enjoy working with children and seniors. I'm currently working in LTC (nursing home, home health, speciality care, rehab, assisted living, experience with lifts, incontinent and continent care, feeding, bathing any daily living activities, along...
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Aubrie B.


New Providence, NJ

$26-35/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, I've been professionally babysitting for 10+ years now, but before babysitting became my career I've helped many family friends with their children - that's how it all started. Now I love being a professional nanny. I'm loving, caring, independent, responsible and loyal. I give 100% dedication to the family I work for....
Aubrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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