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Find special needs caregivers in Wood Ridge, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wood Ridge, NJ

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Tamara G.


Montclair, NJ

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

3.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a special needs life childcare provider I adore that families come in all different forms and I am pro diversity. A former teacher and flight attendant.
Tamara can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Olivia G.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 24 years old and I just graduated with my Masters in psychology! I'm vaccinated and very Covid-cautious. I am an energetic and loving caregiver who has worked with kids with ages ranging from 2 months to 16 years old. A major reason I've loved caring for children is being able to incorporate concepts and strategies I've...
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Alicia M.


Bogota, NJ

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Super Friendly And Great With Understanding Kids

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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ashley G.


North Bergen, NJ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Nanny: Creating Happy Hearts And Confident Minds

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With a heart brimming with love for kids and a decade-long journey in childcare, I'm an experienced nanny committed to fostering happy hearts and confident minds. My journey began at the age of 11, evolving from volunteering at 13 to embracing paid work at 16, and the passion has only grown since. Having worked with diverse...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley is a true gem! Her genuine love and care for our child have created a nurturing environment that we cherish. With unwavering attention, she not only ensures our child's safety but also fosters a space for his learning and growth. The delicious meals she...

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Sarah C.


New York, NY

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Special Needs Care Giver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Summer is supposed to be fun! With or without a disability, every child deserves a fun summer filled with meaningful activities and the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom out in the real world. For the past 10 or so years I have worked in various capacities with individuals with special needs. From working...
5.0
"Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!"

Hannah B.

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Ashley G.


New York, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun-Loving Babysitter

Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in...

Amy M.

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Brazil K.


Bronx, NY

$21/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brazil , I'm an18-year-old college student born and raised in the bronx. I am now a freshman attending Suny Empire University where I major in childhood education. Growing up I often took care of my cousins and the children of family friends, who ranged from newborns to about 10 years old. As I grew older, I...
Brazil can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Brazil is a very reliable employee. She worked a very flexible schedule which was very helpful and works extremely hard."

Diamond W.

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Rafaella V.


New York, NY

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Bilingual And Flexible Nanny/sitter Available ( Also For Short Term/temp/temporary/holiday Jobs)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Bilingual and flexible nanny/sitter available! Note: I'm currently looking for temp/temporary/short-term nanny position for the summer. Hi! (: My name is Rafaella, I'm 26 years old and I'm a medical student. I'm currently living in Upper West Side. I have experience working with children at different ages and also working with...
Rafaella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rafaella is a literal angel. My son is obsessed with her! She kept my son active and engaged with activities. She's very caring and affectionate and I would 100% hire again."

Julia F.

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Luciana Paula P.


River Edge, NJ

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Career Nanny Experienced Available For Week, Night And Weekend

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative, responsible, reliable, friendly, and fun nanny who has over 6 years of experience in child care as well as experience in recreation with kids and teens. I also have experience driving kids to school or other activities and a degree in early childhood education. I am still interested in continuing my studies with...
Luciana Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Always present and engaged with my kids. They never want her to leave. "

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Alyssa H.


New York, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As the oldest of 3 kids and 10 cousins, I have been taking care of younger kids my whole life. I love being around developing minds and hearing their amazing questions. I love to play and have been working as a babysitter for 10+ years. I have babysat a total of 22 children, ages 0 months-15 years of age. My responsibilities...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Alyssa as our Nanny to watch our 4 month old daughter when I returned to work. From the moment I met Alyssa I knew she would be a great fit. She is warm, caring, loving, responsible and attentive. She engaged my daughter from day one, singing, reading,...

Samantha B.

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Olivia M.


Bloomfield, NJ

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

Former Member A.

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Robyne M.


Paramus, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Or Eldercare On Call

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

ALL AGES. Decades experience in management for family crisis and trauma, DV/SA, physical & emotional disabilities. Previous youth minister and owner special needs childcare. Foster Parent and Foreign Student Family Host. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Advanced Medical, Nutrition, PDD, Autism Spectrum. *Animal allergy, so please...
Robyne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyne was so sweet with our son. He is 14 months old and she watched him while we were in town for a family wedding. This was my first time leaving my son with a stranger, so I was a little nervous but everything went great. I would recommend Robyne for those...

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Riley M.


New York, NY

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley is thoughtful and always brings creative ideas and...

Amanda F.

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Ashley M.


Jersey City, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher Of Students With Speech And Language Disabilities

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ashley. I am 34 years old. I am a nationally recognized speech pathologist and New York State Certified Teacher and pediatric SLP. I am responsible, professional, and detail-oriented. I also love kids and animals. I am available for tutoring/enrichment, ad-hoc opportunities and part- to full-time work over the...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our experience with Ashley has been amazing! She works with our sons (ages 5 and 2) on a regular, weekly basis. She comes with unparalleled level of dedication, creativity, fun and knowledge that has been a tremendous help with our family. Specifically, she works...

Carolyn C.

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Jane F.


Jersey City, NJ

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part/Full-time Care-giver

As an aspiring Speech Language Pathologist I work with children who may be typically or atypically developing. Currently taking ABA certification classes I have experience working with children who are diagnosed with ASD, have difficulty with feeding and swallowing, mobility challenges, and struggle with verbal communication. I...
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Kaeleigh N.


New York, NY

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

The Happiest Babysitter On Earth

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
Kaeleigh can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh and is always asking when she is coming back next....

Alex I.

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Gabriella P.


Union City, NJ

$28/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriella, and I am a 20-year-old dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I would describe myself as energetic, patient, and creative. My hobbies include going to the gym, painting, and shopping. With four years of experience as a nanny and a year working in a daycare/preschool, I have...
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriella is quite literally the best babysitter and nanny. She takes great care of the kids. Always took them outside or out for an activity. She had so many activities indoors prepared too, like arts and crafts,games,songs. She is a nap wizard and put the kids to...

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Ariel S.


Hackensack, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Career

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I worked for the YMCA in Tarrytown as a camp counselor for ages 4-16. I worked at G. Day Camp as a floating counselor for boys and girls ages 6-12. This included aiding a special needs preteen. I am comfortable with newborns, toddlers, and older children. In addition I am an avid animal lover. My miniature dachshund Suzie is 16...
Ariel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ariel was amazing. She started the week my father died and it life was in chaos. She Helped take care of my daughter and 2 dogs. She jumped right in and was able to handle my daughters busy activity schedule. She did errand and little things around the...

Rebecca N.

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Kaylan V.


Paterson, NJ

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kaylan. I am a senior at Montclair State University studying Psychology and Child Advocacy. I have four little brothers, and the 12-year-old has severe ADHD. I've learned so much over the years, caring for my brother. And because of him, I have a special love and passion for children with ADHD, ADD, and ODD....
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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wood Ridge, NJ

Alicia M.

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.

Ashley G.

5.0

Ashley has created a special bond with my daughter throughout the years, she’s always so excited when she comes by! It’s evident that her genuine care and efforts make a positive and joyful environment for my daughter.

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Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah is knowledgeable, warm, caring, and very responsible. I'm so grateful to have her in my life and can't say enough wonderful things about her!

- Hannah B.

Ashley G.

5.0

Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in many different capacities...

- Amy M.

Brazil K.

5.0

Brazil is amazing!! She is so responsive and attentive to my son's needs and fun-loving. Brazil is so easy to talk to. She is very sweet and a pleasure to have in our home. I highly highly recommend her. She's like a member of the family.

- Janice C.

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