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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
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping...

Reviewed by Daniel R.

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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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Annette L.


Carteret, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Mommy Helper

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Being that I have always had a passion for helping people, I'm overjoyed to find CARE. I have held a HHA, CNA. PCA cert. as well as a LPN license and truly have loved the experiences. I have Managed group homes for special needs individuals and worked with Artistic children as well. I am a proud Aunt of 36 children, which I have...
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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

3.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Steven C.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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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...
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with...

Reviewed by Richard F.

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Natalia L.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Job

5.0

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Hi my name is Natalia, 26. 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 2 kids ( 6 months, 3 y. o) Kumon Auxiliar Taught...
5.0
"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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have...

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Stephanie B.


Staten Island, NY

$15/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
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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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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.
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"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really...

Reviewed by Staci L.

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Aliah S.


Staten Island, NY

$22/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Birthday, It's Always Someone's Birthday

5.0

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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...
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"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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Carol A.


Staten Island, NY

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Defenitely A Smile Creator!

5.0

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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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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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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
"Child Care regulations and child safety standards fall short in comparison to Anny's care and professionalism. "

Reviewed by Ray G.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

5.0

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Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and...

Reviewed by Michelle M.

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Theo T.


Westfield, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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EXPERIENCED Nanny available for full time! Nanny share (for full time) welcomed. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own (her dad/my husband passed away in 2008). She is 24 now....
5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with...

Reviewed by Julia F.

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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
5.0
"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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Kathleen K.


Clark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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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.
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Josefina A.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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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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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.

Sharifa F.

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 regularly , we recommend her highly!

- Steven C.

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.

Natalia L.

5.0

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, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her highly!

- Care member

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.

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