Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Westfield, NJ

Lydia S.'s Photo

Lydia S.


Westfield, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

See profile
I am a 2nd and 3rd grade special education teacher. I am a fully certified NJ teacher. I also have an Orton Gillingham reading certificate. I have also worked in a demanding job position (special education setting), where kids are sent out of district due to their functioning levels and their aggressive behaviors. I have a...
Hello! My name is Samantha. I'm 27 years old and I am currently a PreK teacher and am in college studying to become a Special education teacher!
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment. Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible. I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework, arts and crafts, and...
Experience working in school systems as teacher's aid, and special needs. Very patient and love children.
Kendall M.'s Photo

Kendall M.


Westfield, NJ

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Kendall , and I'm a recent graduate from the University of Michigan, where I earned a degree in communications and media with a minor in entrepreneurship. As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing young minds and creating a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. With six years of experience in...
Rayane S.'s Photo

Rayane S.


Westfield, NJ

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Rayane

Hello, I'm Ray a 26-year-old Brazilian geography teacher, I have been working with kids for the past 6 years. I have experience caring for kids from 12 months old to teenagers, including special needs. I graduated as a geography teacher in 2022. I think we could be a great fit!
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Piper W.'s Photo

Piper W.


Westfield, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

In-home Childcare!

Hi my name is Piper! I am looking for a full time nanny position and can start now. I am a 23-year-old well-known local babysitter for many families. I previously worked as a lead and assistant teacher at the Westfield YMCA Early Learning Center, earning the title of Quarterly Employee. I have experience with special needs...
Piper can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Stacy G.'s Photo

Stacy G.


Westfield, NJ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hi! My name is Stacy, I'm 24 years old and I was a Nurse Assistant in my home country! I have 4 years experience being a nanny but my experience with kids started at 14 years old babysitting for my neighbors. I aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My passion for working with...
Stacy can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

As a caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a supportive environment for your child. Communication is key. I provide...
Julmarie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Karen Cristina B.'s Photo

Karen Cristina B.


Westfield, NJ

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Full/part Time Baby Sitter

Hi there! My name is Karen, I'm 27 yo. I have over 2. 000 hours of daycare experience where I was a teacher for 3 years and an intern for 3 years during college. I had experiences with all ages, newborns up until high school and also children with special needs. I have spent the last year and the beginning of this year caring...
Alissa W.'s Photo

Alissa W.


Westfield, NJ

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."

Jonaliza C.

I have had a lot of experience with caring for children. To briefly discuss it, I worked at the JCC for five years as a camp counselor and swim instructor/lifeguard. When I was a counselor, I took care of 3 to 5-year-old children. The responsibilities included monitoring the group, planning activities and events, assisting with...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Ahnia B.'s Photo

Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

Dahlia E.'s Photo

Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
Tiffany W.'s Photo

Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
Jacqueline L.'s Photo

Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jackie exceeded our expectations on every level. She was with us for a year. She was skilled, professional and taught us a lot. She understood the best way to approach my husband's care. She kept the mood in the house upbeat and positive. She kept him active and...

Barbara Y.

Josefina A.'s Photo

Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
Amanda R.'s Photo

Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Amanda was an amazing Nanny and addition to our family for two years. When I first hired her, I thought I was just getting essentially a babysitter but my two kids (10 months and 3 years old ) got a second mother when I couldn't be around. I can never express...

Holly P.

Monica S.'s Photo

Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)"

Kendra M.

Violeta P.'s Photo

Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...

Daniel R.

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westfield, NJ

Alissa W.

5.0

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter.

- Jonaliza C.

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Jacqueline L.

5.0

My father in law absolutely loved having her around when we were not home! She helped him with anything he needed and even helped him with his physical therapy! I am very grateful for her and I would definitely hire her again!

- Lauren W.

Amanda R.

5.0

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all his needs. We're very happy we found her!

- Care member

Monica S.

4.0

Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)

- Kendra M.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Garwood, NJSpecial Needs in Fanwood, NJSpecial Needs in Cranford, NJSpecial Needs in Mountainside, NJSpecial Needs in Scotch Plains, NJSpecial Needs in Clark, NJSpecial Needs in Springfield, NJSpecial Needs in Colonia, NJSpecial Needs in Roselle Park, NJSpecial Needs in Rahway, NJ
Special Needs in Valley Stream, NYSpecial Needs in Tenafly, NJSpecial Needs in Edison, NJSpecial Needs in Bensalem, PASpecial Needs in Elmwood Park, NJSpecial Needs in Sunnyside, NYSpecial Needs in Bronxville, NYSpecial Needs in Jackson Heights, NYSpecial Needs in Scarsdale, NYSpecial Needs in Locust Valley, NY
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more
101 unique birthday party themes for kids

101 unique birthday party themes for kids

May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more
How much does a nanny cost?

How much does a nanny cost?

January 29th, 2025 If you’ve narrowed down your choice of child care options and decided that hiring a nanny is the right option for your family, you’re probably wondering: Ho... Read more