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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wood Ridge, NJ

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Erin G.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$15-20/hr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am extremely passionate about empowering individuals with special needs! As an occupational therapy student, I can assist with activities of daily living, and care for individuals with whatever else they may need.
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Silvia M.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Care

I have extensive background with many special need services like ADHD, Autism, Social Communication Disorder, Learning Disabilities, and American sign Language.
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Joshua R.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Educator And Video Gamer (The Best Babysitter Combo!)

Special Education Administrator and Educator with 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. My students say I am lame and embarrassing so I think that means that I am a great teacher. I have worked with children with special needs from 5-15. My experience ranges from severe needs (spina bifida/cancer) to...
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Amy M.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

SLP2B Amy

I have always had a passion for working with children. After graduating with a BA in Psychology and Community Health in 2017 I took some time to figure out what I really wanted to do. I eventually found myself working in a special needs nursery school and was offered an opportunity to sit in on some sessions with a Speech...
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Joshua R.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Educator Looking For Summer Work!

Special Education Administrator and Educator with 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. My students say I am lame and embarrassing so I think that means that I am a great teacher. I have worked with children with special needs from 5-15. My experience ranges from severe needs (spina bifida/cancer) to...
Joshua can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Erin G.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$33/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have previously babysat for many neighbors in my area. I have mostly cared for older children, but also have volunteer experience with individuals with special needs.
Erin can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jaania R.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate student getting my Masters in Special education with a focus on ABA. I have 3 years experience working with special needs children aged 2-14. I worked in a learning center as a lead Behavior Technician helping children 1:1 with their academic learning, social skills, and other healthy behavior skills....
Jaania can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Adriana M.


North Arlington, NJ

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI , my name is Adriana. I'm 56 years old . I have my certificate for Homemaker , CNA . In the last 4 years, I have taken care of eldery with special needs. I love taking care of seniors and providing all needs for families . I also clean and can prepare meals . I am CPR trained. I have my own car, reliable for doctors...
Adriana can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is...

Nancy B.

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Alyssa M.


New York, NY

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced with children ages 1-14. I grew up with a lot of younger siblings and cousins. I moved to Nyc in January for my job in marketing, from Iowa. I miss being around kids and don't have family in the city with kids. After work and weekends are best, trying to fill up my free time especially with winter coming. I have...
5.0
"Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman"

linda C.

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Kelsey N.


New York, NY

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression. "

Jay M.

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Valery G.


New York, NY

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Taker, Dog Walker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a nanny with 3+ years of experience ranging in age from 4 months to 16 years. I have worked as a nanny for 3 different families. I'm a psychologist and I have 1 year of experience with special needs children. I am creative. I like to develop activities that help appropriate growth...
5.0
"I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing...

Charlotte B.

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Abby F.


New York, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. Throughout high school, I nannied throughout the summers. I have nannied for a family with a child with special needs; I have nannied for an infant; I have nannied for a family of 5. Last summer after I completed my freshman year at UMD, I worked in a preschool as...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!"

Brian W.

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Oni S.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Childcare And Tutoring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a very fun, patient, and easy-going person with around 6 years of experience in childcare. I have cared for kids from 8 months to 13 years, so I have experience with all ages! I also have experience with special needs children. While babysitting, I love to play games, watch movies, and just chill and hang out! I make...
Oni can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Oni is a wonderful babysitter and tutor for our girls. The girls look forward to spending time with her and always ask for her to come back. A few of the things I love the most about her are: *her creativity when planning activities for kids *her...

Malinda M.

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Nicole T.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nicole worked for our family when our son was 20 months old and we also had 11 month old triplets.She was very hard working and was able to take care of the 4 children and help with chores around the house. Nicole is a very honest and reliable person and I would...

Steve O.

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$38-40/hr • 15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"

Naomi S.

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Brenda M.


West New York, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Wonderful, Bilingual Nanny Is Available With Excellent References

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A compassionate and experienced nanny with committed expertise in childcare services seeks to leverage the knowledge of child behavior in maintaining a clean, safe, and captivating atmosphere for the mental and physical growth of children also I'm willing to help with light housekeeping. I'd describe my personality as loving,...
Brenda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brenda has been watching my toddler son since he was an infant. She is a warm and trustworthy babysitter, who has been a wonderful addition to our family. My son adores spending time with her. He especially loves it when she cooks. When they spend time...

Tina W.

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Michele S.


Clifton, NJ

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Happy, Fun, And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with little ones for over 14 years. My love for kids is something that always provided me with amazing experiences. I truly enjoy playing, organizing crafts and activities or simple going for a walk. I was able to experience child development at every level. And I must say I enjoy all of it. I have...
Michele can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Michele is attentive and compassionate but maintains structure to keep kids on track. Very accommodating with my unpredictable work schedule. Exceptional patience with my ADHD son. Kids had a blast with her! We miss her very much:) "

Rachelle W.

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Cassidy N.


Jersey City, NJ

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Very Experienced And Enthusiastic Childcare Worker.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked teaching Montessori infants, toddlers & preschool in schools and as a private nanny for many families with newborns, infants & toddlers including twins, bilingual children & children with special needs. I am available for day shifts , weekends & overnights. I have a recent CPR certification and have taken many...
Cassidy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Cassidy for many years and I can attest to her integrity and trustworthiness. She is also fun, creative, and super loving to little ones! She has lots of childcare experience and would be a wonderful babysitter or nanny. She would be a great choice for...

Yvette C.

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Jenine D.


New Milford, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Tons Of Experiences

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.

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Liza M.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...

Loren W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wood Ridge, NJ

Adriana M.

5.0

Adriana has been a true blessing in my life as she cares for my Mother who suffers from worsening dementia. She keeps her company, helps with her day to day activities and although difficult with advanced dementia she makes sure she is clean, fed and her house is kept spotless. My Mother's final...

- Nancy B.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is a kind compassionate fun loving responsible young woman

- linda C.

Kelsey N.

5.0

Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.

- Jay M.

Valery G.

5.0

I needed a babysitter at very short notice and Valery was available. From our first conversation she was friendly, enthusiastic and keen to show her passion for looking after children. She gave me regular updates, was on time and jumped straight in to washing bottles so I could get ready. I will...

- Charlotte B.

Abby F.

5.0

Abby is amazing. She's a responsible, loving, playful and very engaging as a nanny and babysitter. She's very creative and finds fun age appropriate activities for our toddler. We love Abby and highly recommend her!

- Brian W.

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