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Lily D.

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
Hi my name is Lily and I'm a college student at Salisbury University. I'm looking for a job where I can help and take care of somewhere. I want to build a relationship and not just work for you because it's my job. I'm very outgoing and can help with anything. I am also very organized and love to go out and hang out.
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Energetic And Motivated Sitter

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I am willing to work after school or weekends currently an empty Nester looking to fill some time up while earning additional money to support my children while in college Available for babysitting late housekeeping meal preparation homework help and special needs.
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CHHA, Senior Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
meal prep
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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...

Kris M. says "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...

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Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Union, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Child Care Provider

South Bound Brook, NJ

3.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
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Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Raised Four Of My Own!

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...

Courtney F. says "Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays...

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Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
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

Ashley G. says "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...

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Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...

Care Member says "Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely...

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Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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South Bound Brook, NJ

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...

Care Member says "Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "

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Caregiver

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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,...

Paula P. says "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...

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Musician, music-therapist/part-time Caregiver

Morristown, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a full-time music therapist and musician interested in providing child care services and/or adapted music lessons. I have extensive experience in child care and have worked with children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. I am a reliable, responsible, and patient individual full of compassion and creativity. I am open to...
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Middlesex, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
personal care
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Karen M. says "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...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Berkeley Heights, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Berkeley Heights, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rondene Y.

Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more...

- Kris M.

Malka S.

Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months...

- Care member

Natalia L.

Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being...

- Care member

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