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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Carteret, NJ

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Carteret, NJ

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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light...

Reviewed by Lisa Z.

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Sharon C.


Carteret, NJ

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Sharon. I have worked with the elderly in numerous capacity. As well as the disabled (Cerebral Palsy) for over 30 years. I have done tracheotomy care, Gtube feeding, seizures disorder as well as personal care. I have also worked with the elderly providing personal care, and companion care, lite house keeping,...
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Barbara T.


Carteret, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Licensed Practical Nurse

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I share my knowledge and medical experiences with all patients. I believe they should receive the best possible care every human deserves. Licensed Nurse. 52 years old.
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Corina P.


Carteret, NJ

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

All About Corina!

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Hello! My name is Corina! I am extremely loving and caring with amazing patience that enjoys children's company. Throughout high-school and college I babysat for many different families and have worked in a daycare center caring for children ranging from newborns to young adults. I also have experience with special needs...
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Cathi A.


Parlin, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

4.5

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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.
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...

Reviewed by Heidi C.

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Taiyanna N.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Overall, Taiyanna was/is an amazing Babysitter. She did a great job taking care of our 1 year old and 5 year old while I was working. She was punctual, dependable, respectful and engaged the kids which gave us...

Reviewed by Sharon P.

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Nicole G.


Staten Island, NY

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Nicole & welcome to my Care. com profile! I'm a full time college student studying Social Work/ Developmental Disabilities. With that, I'm a special education Teacher and Paraprofessional throughout District 37 schools. I have been teaching for the past 4 years and have experience with 1:1 self direction &...
5.0
"hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they need a baby sitter. of course we will be hiring her again...

Reviewed by Frances J.

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Elisa H.


Staten Island, NY

$28-55/hr9 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

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I am 26 years old, I have been working with infants, children& teenagers for over 10 years now and have been a Nanny for over 9 years. I am CPR&First Aid certified for infants, children and adults. I have a clean drivers license and have a reliable car for pick ups, drop offs & errands. I am ok with any animals. I care for...
5.0
"Elisa is the absolute BEST! She is very attentive, caring, and aware! She has amazing instincts and the ability to think quick on her feet."

Reviewed by Crystal A.

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Anny G.


Bayonne, NJ

$35-55/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...
5.0
"A very professional , hardworking and efficient "

Reviewed by Niberki L.

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Aliah S.


Staten Island, NY

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Birthday, It's Always Someone's Birthday

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I have experience with children who have special needs such as Adhd, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, and Depression. my experience comes from working at a Dr office as well as raising my special needs brother. I can keep children focused by providing a positive and...
5.0
"Aliah watched my 2 toddler/ pre-school aged children for a big chunk of time (6.5 hours). Ahead of it, she responded to messages/ texts/ calls really quickly and asked all the right questions (functional...

Reviewed by Care member

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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

4.6

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I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
5.0
"Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Reviewed by Kimberly W.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

4.5

(2)

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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...
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 :)"

Reviewed by Kendra M.

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Amanda R.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$22/hr4 yrs exp

3.0

(4)

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Holly P.

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Carol A.


Staten Island, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Defenitely A Smile Creator!

5.0

(1)

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Empathetic, patient, caring experienced senior and special needs caregiver with 24+ years experience. Will care for your family member as if they were my own family. Vast experience in Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, Alzheimer, Parkinson, Hospice Care. CPR certified and certified in Medication Administration. I am also...
5.0
"My family was very lucky to have Carol come into our lives at a very difficult time. Carol helped take care of my mother for six months until her passing in June. Carol showed a great deal of compassion,...

Reviewed by Jody F.

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Allison A.


South Amboy, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Meet Allison

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Hello! I am a certified teacher and I currently work in a school district in NJ. I am a kindergarten and first grade special education teacher. I am available for tutoring and babysitting. I have my own transportation and I have extensive experience working with students with special needs! I have been babysitting for over 6...
5.0
"Allison impressed us very much! She showed up early and reviewed our newborn's care plan ahead of time. She was diligent and made sure to keep us updated. She put our minds at ease and we are so thankful for...

Reviewed by Gabriella U.

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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

5.0

(3)

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Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Reviewed by Yaping W.

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Diana A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-39/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi I am a very reliable, energetic, caring and patience Person who loves to take care of children, I have experience with infants, toddlers, special needs, I also worked as a nurse in my country at the pediatric area, I love sports, music, I swim, sing and dance so I know how to keep kids busy and my first language is Spanish,...
5.0
"Diana was part of our family for 1.5 years and was responsible for caring for my 3 and 1 year old. Diana is great, patient, kind, sweet and trustworthy. Both my kids love her and I felt very comfortable as...

Reviewed by Yosil M.

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Kens S.


Rahway, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Supportive Role Model

5.0

(1)

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I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
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"Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients first, and treats them as if they were his own family...

Reviewed by Ashley G.

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Elisa H.


Staten Island, NY

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

3.7

(3)

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I have over 9 years of dealing with special needs children and I also have a sister with sever Autism who is soon to be 11 years old. Caring for children with special needs is just like caring for any other child except they need and want a little more attention and you need to have patience that is key. It is a beautiful thing...
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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

5.0

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carteret, NJ

Violeta P.

5.0

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor appointments and on daily errands using our...

- Lisa Z.

Cathi A.

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 touch with Cathi and see her...

- Heidi C.

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.

Nicole G.

5.0

hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they need a baby sitter. of course we will be hiring her again when there's another date night

- Frances J.

Elisa H.

5.0

Elisa is the absolute BEST! She is very attentive, caring, and aware! She has amazing instincts and the ability to think quick on her feet.

- Crystal A.

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