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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm a passionate child caregiver with a heart for making a positive impact in the lives of children. For the past two years, I've been dedicated to taking care of children with special needs, gaining invaluable experience in providing tailored support and fostering an inclusive environment. With a background as a summer...
5.0
"Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from shooting baskets, to speaking about his day and how he’s feeling, working on his homework with him, and much...
Care member
Anabel E.
Lodi, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me.
Hello moms!!
My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children of all ages! I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I have over 15+ years experience in childcare.
Victoria K.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was trained to be an ABA therapist to children with autism. I'm familiar with ASL. I'm comfortable using communication devices.
I've worked with children for over 20 years now. Helping parents navigate this thing called parenthood brings me great joy!
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well...
Phil S.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years. I am experienced with toddlers mostly and children the age 10 and younger. I also bring games and other educational...
5.0
"we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another...
Lindsey L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past 10 years I have served as a baby sitter working with children ages, two weeks to 15 years old including children with down syndrome, autism, bi-polar, and mild special needs cases. Since 2005, I have been employed by the Montclair Board of Education as a teacher assistant working with children pre-K- grade5. In...
5.0
"Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!"
Camille M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
licensed practical nurse for 9 years as of 2025
5 years of experience in long term
Looking for private duty home care.
Experienced in g tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, medication management,
Wound care, catheters, incontinent care, special needs, dementia, Incontinence care and memory care.
Jillene can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I don't even know where to begin. Jillene was a perfect match to care for my dad who was on hospice. I am crying as I am writing this in the short period of time that she cared for my dad I felt she became part of our family. I would highly, highly recommend...
Joanne I.
Noelle S.
Englewood, NJ
$18-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I love to see kids grow until their own person.
I started working with kids since I was 14. I loved to babysit all my mom's friend's little ones.
In my spare time, I like to read books and bake.
One thing you should know about me is that I can multitask and I can handle pressure from...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"she was kind and patient with my young one. Made experience enjoyable for my little one and put me at ease "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well.
As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
babysitting since I was 12 years old and enjoy caring for others and helping out. I am certified in CPR and have worked with special needs children and helping them develop throughout the years,
Alicia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was very kind and my kids loved her. They would always want her to watch them even when i'll be at home watching them! Highly recommend and she's very good with kids. I'll always rely on her to watch them again!"
Becky R.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children/ house managing for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology...
Karine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful asset to any age group of children. She strikes me as being...
Doris S.
Rachel W.
Hastings on Hudson, NY
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, loving, Energetic, down to earth girl whom loves children and has been working with them since day one. I am Red Cross Certified (contact me for specifics) and am majoring in early childhood education. I am highly experienced, have lots of references upon request, am fully licensed driver, and love any house hold...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I watched Rachel save a random 2 year old who accidentally fell into our neighborhood pool. This was not the child she was in charge of, and she definitely prevented a tragedy from happening as this child wandered off from his parents accidentally fell into the...
Ellen E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Marc. After years of Retail Management, I have decided to pursue my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible adult, who is very family oriented. My passion for special needs care giving started with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. My son has a rare seizure disorder,...
5.0
"Mark is a very caring individual when it comes to helping other in need. Very compassionate and hard working. Will go that extra mile in any situation. Very dependable and a hard worker. Would be lucky to have him as a care giver "
Aimee S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a natural love for learning so I always wanted to be a teacher. Life lead me to caring for elderly and landed me a job at a pediatric center for medically fragile children where I worked as a nursing assistant with children up to age 21. Many of the children I've worked with have various health diagnoses and/or physically...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the clock counting down the minutes until she arrives. To say they adore her is an understatement. Beatriz is...
Lauren R.
3.0
(1)
Pediatric home care nurse many disabilities/ages/cultural backgrounds, love working with children in your home, Active and athletic, involved many sports and hobbies. love doing lots of different activities. HAVE FOUR CHILDREN MINE OWN. WILL INVOLVE YOUR CHILDREN IN MANY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES. KEEP THEM BUSY AND OUT OF TROUBLE.
Yuri C.
Hackensack, NJ
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Qualified Speech Therapist With 6 Years Of Experience In My Country (Colombia)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny expert with 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I've always had a positive experience in babysitting roles. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to make learning fun. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household...
Yuri can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yuri was amazing with our son! She is so warm and friendly, and played with him all day! She even folded all of his clothing while he was sleeping! She truly is INCREDIBLE!"
Amanda B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Good day families and friends I will have some availability over the Christmas break starting this Friday 12/20-12/31. Please reach out if you are looking for care. This is ONLY for the break. A lil bit about me, I started out babysitting my younger siblings and children of relatives. After high school I became a camp counselor...
Lanisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have been so fortunate to have Lanisha helping me with my 8 month old twin babies over the last few months. Lanisha is an extremely engaging sitter, and has a positive, happy attitude that my babies absolutely love. She has been excellent about doing tons of...
Janine C.
5.0
(2)
*CHHA, CPR, AED
* I recently moved to Westchester County from NJ.
5/22 - present/ Spring Valley NY
For almost 3 years, I've been taking care of a wonderful woman who has macula degeneration and recently hearing loss.
duties: Dr appts, cooking, tidying up, meds, shopping, hygiene, exercise, and companionship.
7/2012 - 4/2022...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy is extremely dependable, punctual and she's extremely loving and trustworthy. I'm a new mom ( was at the time) and as you can imagine was very nervous for someone to care for my Daughter. Cathy is also CPR certified, which was very important to my Husband and...
Linda H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westwood, NJ
Brian C.
5.0
Brian is caring, thoughtful, and kind. He has cared for and tutored my son who is developmentally disabled for a few years now. He does everything from shooting baskets, to speaking about his day and how he’s feeling, working on his homework with him, and much more. He’s become part of the family...
- Care member
Anabel E.
5.0
Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her.
- Jennifer D.
Rosetta T.
5.0
Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his development, and we are deeply grateful for her care. After much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to transition childcare responsibilities to...
- Care member
Alicia M.
5.0
we interviewed her and thought she'd be just perfect with our daughter who has autism. right away she was interacting and playing together which she has never done with a stranger before! we sadly never got to hire her because we had to move last minute in another state. but i strongly recommend you...
- Lindsey L.
Jenine D.
5.0
Jenine is a lovely woman! My daughter had such a wonderful time with Jenine, she's still talking about it!!!
- Camille M.
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Ratings for Westwood, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Westwood, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.