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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodbridge, NJ

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Woodbridge, NJ

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

5.0

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I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"One of the most loving people I’ve ever met. Amanda has cared for both my children since they were infants. She is the only person I trust with my kids."

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Melissa B.


New Brunswick, NJ

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a direct caregiver for a classroom of 16 adults ranging in age from 19-40 who have severe mental and physical disabilities. I am responsible for planning and executing group activities as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, exercise, lessons, and field trips. I also prepare and...
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Susan M.


Keyport, NJ

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dana has been working for us for 9+ months taking care of our beautiful mother. She is professional, dependable, caring, loving, knowledgeable and plays an integral part in the overall health and wellness of our mother and the balance of our family. She loves what...

Sean N.

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Gabriela D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with all children ages and experience with boys and girls. I worked as a caregiver for five years in a kindergarten/daycare with newborns and kids up to 6 years old, including children with special needs. I consider myself a very motivated person, independent, communicative, organized, honest, open minded,...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate...

Paula P.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "

Kate B.

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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs
Josefina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

3.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...

Steven C.

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Carla J.


Staten Island, NY

$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
Carla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr • 2 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.
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Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr • 7 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...
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Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr • 6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our...

Kris M.

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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"

Steven W.

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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...

Heidi C.

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Tijana N.


Staten Island, NY

$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Work with special needs children on a regular basis state certified nurses aide willing to work overnights if needed
Tijana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

I have helped to care for my younger siblings and neighbors all throughout high school. I now work as an assistant for special needs children in the Public Schools. I enjoy working with children and watching their skills and confidence grow.
Tiffany Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rayane S.


Westfield, NJ

$22-50/hr • 6 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

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Erika V.


Piscataway, NJ

$22-25/hr

Love And Patient

My name is Erika, I'm school bus driver for children with special needs. I'm very patient and loving. I'm looking for an extra job after 4:30 p.m. I am available for anything I can help you with.
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodbridge, NJ

Amanda F.

5.0

Amanda is an angel in disguise! My children look forward to playing with and being cared for by her. She is passionate about children and attends to their needs specifically and thoroughly. I'm so happy we found her!

- Care member

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Gabriela D.

5.0

I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with my baby), lovely and mature. She took care of my 7 months old baby for a few weekends and I really appreciate her work.

- Paula P.

Taiyanna N.

5.0

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.

- Kate B.

Josefina A.

5.0

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

- Care member

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