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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Toms River, NJ

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Toms River, NJ

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Amanda C.


Toms River, NJ

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Taker

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I am certified with special needs and elderly care. I possess a CPR certification and my adult son is special needs. I am a compassion and caring individual who is a wonderful home keeper and cook.
Amanda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, personal care & more

Taylor B.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Part-Time Nanny, Personal Assistant, Etc.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am 28 years old and currently live in Eatontown, NJ. A little about me - I graduated from Fairfield University in CT. I am the oldest of three children; I have two younger brothers, one of whom has special needs. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and have extensive experience with special needs children and...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!"

Maren T.

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Brianna M.


Lakewood, NJ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Brianna. I am a caregiver for the special needs population. I am looking for a part time care giving position. I am CPR and First Aid certified among others. I love children and also all animals.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Brianna as a last minute date night babysitter for our 18 month old. She was very nice and engaged in what our son needs. would hire again"

Timothy L.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have taken care of several wonderful people who were either in need of care or were under in home hospice care. I love caring for people in need no matter what the circumstances. I also an do a lot of hospice work-the greatest honor to do for anyone. I've cared for people with cancer, Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's, CHF,...
Shawn can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Shawn has been a caregiver for my wife for a few weeks . She is very thorough and professional with all of my wife's needs along with that she is a very caring individual. Also she does all the little extra things. I would highly recommend Shawn she is a...

Daniel C.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 5-ages 39-23. I have 6 grands. I am highly experienced in child care and also children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, BPD, anxieties and bipolar. They need different attention and I get along very well with them also. I care for elderly, hospice and disabled people also. I have a knack for getting along...
Shawn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shawn is exceptionally warm and clearly loves being around children. Her experience being a mom to a child with special needs makes her extremely patient and kind. She is tech savvy and will send video clips of your kids throughout the day. An extra perk of having...

Paul B.

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Shanice C.


Brick, NJ

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

4.2

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked in a group home for going on 5 years now with 3 older ladies and 5 guys with special needs , everyday I prepared them dinner give them showers snacks and meds I am BLS certified and Med certified and love doing what I do ... I also work in hospital in operating room where helping people means everything to me
5.0
"We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several...

Johanna P.

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Karen P.


Lakewood, NJ

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have had many years of experience working with infants and children with many special medical needs. I have used many pieces of medical equipment. Please contact me for details.
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Lianna O.


Bayville, NJ

$22/hr12 yrs exp

Child Care Offered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lianna, I am 27 years old and I live in Bayville! I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am currently a paraprofessional in a 7th grade MD classroom. I have my Bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and I currently attend Kean University pursuing my masters in School Counseling. I have over 10...
Lianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lianna is caring, nurturing, and fun. She is a bright light in not only my daughter’s life but mine too. She’s trust worthy, reliable, punctual and all around the best choice for a care giver . Having her in your life will be the best decision you ever made. "

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Vanessa L.


Beachwood, NJ

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years professional experience as a special needs caregiver and educator. I've worked as paraprofessional in a high school as well as an elementary school. I was also a nanny to boy with autism for 3 years. My nonprofessional experience includes growing up with a sister with autism and Asperger, another sister with a...
5.0
"We came into town for a meeting and she stayed at the hotel and watched the kids for us. We have 4. She let the kids watch Netflix on her child account and took the kids to play. She really took the extra time to make my wife and I feel comfortable."

Jonathan P.

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Angela C.


Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pre-School Teacher Looking To Give Your Family A Helping Hand!!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Angela, & I've been caring for & connecting with kids for over 30 years now starting out babysitting the neighborhood kids to currently teaching pre-k at a private preparatory school in Manasquan, but my experience ranges from working with energetic 6th graders to supporting preschoolers with special needs. I've...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela has become a welcomed addition to our family's busy school mornings! Between our high school-er, middle school-er & elementary school-er, our mornings are packed, and we couldn't do it all without her. So glad we found her!"

Mary Beth K.

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Shawn P.


Brick, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mom And Mimi Of Mentally Ill Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I Have 5 children 37-20 and 6 grands- I have 3 children and 2 grands with severe anxiety, Asperger's, ADHD, Bipolar, BPD, perceptual impairment and CBD. I care for 2 other children who are severely Autistic and I love working with these special angels. I direct, guide and show positive reinforcement and also have immense...
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Jaimee P.


Brick, NJ

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! My names Jaimee and I've been a direct support professional for 4 years. I provide essential assistance and care to individuals with disabilities or special needs. This includes supporting them in daily activities, such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication administration, and transportation. I also assist...
Jaimee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Shanice C.


Brick, NJ

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi My name is shanice and I have over 10 years experience working with children and 6 of those with children with special needs as well and totally enjoy being with the kiddies I have worked with kids Ranging from newborn to 14 years. I am CPR and first aid certified and totally please feel free to message me if you have any...
Shanice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

My name is Kayla, and I have a passion for working with children of all abilities, including those with disabilities and autism. With years of experience at YMCAs and daycares, I've developed patience, understanding, and creative ways to connect with each child. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment...
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Rita K.


Brick, NJ

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

I provide professional and comfortable services to my clients. I will be happy to serve you with personal care and others
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Theresa P.


Brick, NJ

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Happy to help. I am Dependable experienced with people with disabilities. And able to help - weekends only.
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Cheryl M.


Lakewood, NJ

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Cheryl

I am formally trained in the RIE parenting method, and am a big supporter of gentle parenting. I know that when you are away from home, you want to make sure your children are in good hands. I will make sure that your children feel relaxed, secure, and well cared for during your absence!
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Jillian S.


Brick, NJ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Jobs This Summer!

Hi, I'm Jill! I'm a student at Rutgers University and I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I've had multiple jobs babysitting kids of all ages. I've worked at a summer camp for 4 years, assisting children in classes and I gained a great deal of experience in aiding multiple children with special needs. I'm working...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Kaitlyn C.


Bayville, NJ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

I am a full time graduate student pursuing a degree in behavior analysis. I have a multitude of experience including extensive work with children with special needs!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and my responsibilities have grown over the years. I started as a "mother's helper" learning the basics of taking care of children. In high school, I participated in a three week Leadership Training Program. The following summer I was hired as a counselor. Since 2009 I have been...
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Toms River, NJ

Taylor B.

5.0

A fantastic sitter! She helped me while on vacation and always had everything under control. My kids love her and still ask for her all the time. She was smart, neat, easy going and handled three kids of three different ages with ease. The best!

- Maren T.

Brianna M.

5.0

We hired Brianna as a last minute date night babysitter for our 18 month old. She was very nice and engaged in what our son needs. would hire again

- Timothy L.

Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn provided warm, skilled and extremely attentive care for my mom. (Mom has a brain disease and requires both day and night care, and help with all her activities of daily living.) Shawn treated mom like a family member. She carefully following our instructions about keeping mom clean, dry, safe,...

- Christa T.

Shawn P.

5.0

Shawn started with us about 2 years ago. She’s been incredible with our son and a dream for our family. At this point she’s like family to us! She’s patient, kind and so caring with him. For us it doesn’t get any better than Shawn. She’s always reliable, available at the last minute and always...

- Care member

Shanice C.

5.0

We were fortunate to hire Shanice at a very stressful and critical time. Our non-verbal daughter who has autism and epilepsy has been in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitating from a debilitating month-long hospital stay. Although Shanice is young, her several years' experience working in a...

- Johanna P.

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Ratings for Toms River, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Toms River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.