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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Washington, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Washington, NJ
Hi my name is Theresa. I have nearly 30 years providing care for individuals in residential programs. I have worked with adolescent, young adults, and currently working with elderly. I am very comfortable provide a variety of services that an individual may need. Please call if any question or send me a message
Hi Parents! My name is Faith!
I understand that this has been a stressful times for family. I wanted to try and help our families more with the time being. If anyone needs a babysitter please PM.
Here is a little information about me.
I attend online classes from a university. I am majoring in education, wanting to work...
Haley V.
Phillipsburg, NJ
$18-27/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a very reliable, patient and creative person. I currently am looking to care for someone and go above and beyond for them! I'm hard working and love making others happy.
Johanna M.
Phillipsburg, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Active Caregiver Hoping To Help You Enjoy Some Adult Time.
Here is a little about me: I am in presently working in my third career, third if you count raising 4 children as one of them. After substituting in local schools I took a support staff position in a program for students with multiple disabilities in a local school district. I loved it and have been there 17years. From 2014...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently seeking summer employment as a babysitter, due to COVID-19 the summer camp where I am a program director has shut down. I am a certified Kindergarten-12th grade art teacher and am very creative, I love to do arts and crafts! During the school year I am under contract at a local middle school as a special education...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kristen to care for our 2-year-old daughter during the summer of 2020, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is a gifted and natural educator, and she went above and beyond to teach and guide my daughter. She planned and prepared activities every...
Julie C.
I have been a youth counselor for at-risk and special needs teenagers with behavorial issues for three years total. I am dedicated to providing a safe learning environment where those with special needs can thrive. I am very passionate about reading the latest research and using the very best techniques I can find to provide the...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for special needs individuals. I have cared for the blind, those with cerebral palsy and other diagnosis. I keep God at my center which keeps me gentle and encouraging. I am reliable and understand the importance of showing up consistently.
5.0
"Robyn responded very quickly and came to my home within the hour when I was in a jam. She is very helpful and supportive."
Jeanne K.
Gabriela C.
Flanders, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
5.0
"Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you"
Gabriela H.
Gabriela C.
Flanders, NJ
$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Gabriela , I study at Kean University and I am currently studying Education. I love working and being around children. Children are such a joy to be around and I build rapport with them easily. I am passionate about children because you can be of such great influence to them. I have been working with children for...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...
5.0
"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."
Jacqueline G.
Agata K.
Milford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Agata and I'm 42 years old. I graduated with a master's degree in education from Nicolaus Capernicus University in Torun, Poland, with a specialization in special education. I have over 18 years of experience working with children. The last 6 years I have spent working with special needs children aged 3 to 8 in a...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our...
Monika S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Suzie, and I just love being around children and have been taking care of them for most of my life. I started babysitting at 16, and at 18 I began work at a daycare where I worked for almost 9 years. While working there, I took care of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, grade schoolers, and special needs children. I also...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves when Suzie comes over. She has babysat for me many times the last couple years and is a lovely, playful person. And is very good around our 2 dogs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been nothing short of spectacular. Claudia has a magical way of connecting with teenagers—she's not just a caregiver;...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley. I am 25 years old and live in Easton, Pennsylvania. I studied Early Childhood Education and Psychology for 5 years at Northampton Community College and Moravian University. I graduated from Moravian University with my Bachelors Degree in the Spring of 2022. I currently work at a Developmental Pediatrics...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has great communication and is wonderful with my kids! My kids love her and enjoy playing together with her. Would highly recommend for babysitting your children!"
Jasmine P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate and I'm 32 years old and live in Flemington NJ with my 8-year-old chocolate lab. I have 10+ years of experience with all ages groups, and as well as special needs. I'm a non smoker, responsible, trustworthy, reliable and punctual. I have clean driving record with a spacious and safe car and a perfect background...
Kate can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kate has been babysitting my 5 year old daughter for 4 years. My daughter loves spending time with her and always has a lot of fun when they're together! Kate engages in arts and crafts and often takes Emily to the park and other fun activities! She is punctual,...
Lee M.
Christie M.
Flanders, NJ
$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Of Infants Through 16 Year Olds And Special Needs
4.2
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a 47-year-old married female, who has 25 years of broad experience caring for infants and children through 16 years of age. I am employed as an aide in a multiply handicapped classroom at a public school system, and have worked at an infant and/or toddler room at a childcare center. I have also had clients in private homes...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christie, Provided excellent child care for our 2 children she is kind, loving and professional! my kids loved her and consider her part of our family. When i left for work i always felt confident that my kids were in good hands! I highly recommend her. "
Karen L.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alex and I am a home school mama to two child (ages 11-boy & 16-girl). My youngest spent the first 2 weeks in NICU so I also have experience w/special needs babies as my son was one! I have a degree in Art Education and taught Mixed Media Art to middle & high school level students as well as Science @ the...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kerry (Alex) is absolutely amazing! Not only is she extremely friendly and outgoing, but she was wonderful with our daughter from the second she stepped in the door.
Our daughter hasn't stopped talking about how much fun they had and the games they played.
I...
Rebecca S.
4.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there!
About me:
I have a BA in psychology with an emphasis in child development. I did my internship at a daycare center, have worked in several different day care centers in the past and volunteered at a school/hospital for special needs kids. I am a CASA volunteer (advocate for foster kids), raised four kids ages 19-29...
Joan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
4.0
"I have known Joan for the about a decade and have been her employer in several capacities. At this point I do consider her a friend and trust her completely. Over the years she has taken care of our now adult daughter with Autism, our dogs and home, and...
Christa J.
Abigail D.
Stanhope, NJ
$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
I have had the blessing of a wide range of clients and I am seeking another wonderful person to care for. My experience with special need clients include down syndrome, autism spectrum, traumatic brain injury, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, ADHD, anger-control issues, dementia and neurologically...
5.0
"Debbie is such a sweet, tender caregiver. She really does care for her clients. When she was working for me, she became one of my best friends. I felt like I could share anything with her.
But more importantly, she really kept on top of things for me. She made...
Jamie T.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Washington, NJ
Kristen S.
5.0
We hired Kristen to care for our 2-year-old daughter during the summer of 2020, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. She is a gifted and natural educator, and she went above and beyond to teach and guide my daughter. She planned and prepared activities every day, including arts and crafts,...
- Julie C.
Robyn S.
5.0
Robyn responded very quickly and came to my home within the hour when I was in a jam. She is very helpful and supportive.
- Jeanne K.
Gabriela C.
5.0
Great nanny! Thank you so much for everything we will miss you
- Gabriela H.
Karen A.
5.0
I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again.
- Jacqueline G.
Agata K.
5.0
Agata was a great caregiver of our children (7m and 5.5 yo). She genuinely cared about them. She is responsible, reliable and flexible. She loved getting down on the floor to play with them. She is creative and did fun projects and crafts. She listened to our directions well and was always...
- Monika S.
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