Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Carteret, NJ

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Carteret, NJ! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

​
Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Carteret!

Sopio D.'s Photo

Sopio D.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

See profile
Violeta P.'s Photo

Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
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. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "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...

See profile
Thelumusa Z.'s Photo

Thelumusa Z.

Full Time Or Part Time Care Giver

Carteret, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Thelmusa Z. and Im a full time care giver. I have worked all over the Tri. State area . Im almost one year here in the New Jersey where me and my family now live in Bridgewater. I have over 10 years experience in working as a live in and live out care giver . I have worked several agencies mostly in CT and NYC ....
See profile
Barbara T.'s Photo

Barbara T.

Experienced, Licensed Practical Nurse

Carteret, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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.
See profile
Sharon C.'s Photo

Sharon C.

Carteret, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
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,...
See profile
Octavia L.'s Photo

Octavia L.

Private Pediatric Nurse Babysitting

Carteret, NJ

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Licensed pediatric-experienced nurse with 20+ years caring for infants through young adults. BLS • CPR • PALS Certified Experienced with medically complex children Select weekends & overnight care available Background check available Professional, discreet, safety-focused care for families who value reliability and...
See profile
Siniyah J.'s Photo

Siniyah J.

Carteret, NJ

from
$26/hr
2 years experience
Nurturing young minds is my passion! My two years of experience caring for children aged 1-11 have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. I was an assistant floater teacher with coursework in Early Child Development. I'm very experienced and familiar with everyday situations for a child from my previous daycare...
See profile
Kelly R.'s Photo

Kelly R.

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and thoughtful care to every interaction. My graduate degree complements my Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, providing a strong foundation for fostering...

Care Member says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours,...

See profile
Nicole S.'s Photo

Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

See profile
Eileen P.'s Photo

Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

See profile
Carol A.'s Photo

Carol A.

Defenitely A Smile Creator!

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
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...

Jody F. says "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...

See profile
Nancy M.'s Photo

Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
With a decade of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your child. My passion lies in fostering growth and creating a positive impact, which is why I became a caregiver. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, as well as Early Child Development...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

See profile
Stephanie B.'s Photo

Stephanie B.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
See profile
Melissa C.'s Photo

Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

See profile
Dana R.'s Photo

Dana R.

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
+ 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...

See profile
Nicole G.'s Photo

Nicole G.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Over the past 3 years, I have dedicated myself to being a full-time Board Certified Clinical Behavior Therapist. My approach involves utilizing a variety of natural reinforcers to encourage positive behaviors while reducing maladaptive ones. I am proud to have been recognized on multiple occasions by my agency for my diligent...

Frances J. says "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...

See profile
Carla J.'s Photo

Carla J.

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

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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,...
See profile
Doha R.'s Photo

Doha R.

Private Nanny

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...

John D. says "Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra...

See profile
Alissa W.'s Photo

Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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...

See profile
Malka S.'s Photo

Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.71/hr as of April 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Carteret, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Carteret, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sopio D.

Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last...

- Care member

Violeta P.

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties...

- Lisa Z.

Kelly R.

We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count,...

- Care member

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

10 smart nanny interview tips for parents

10 smart nanny interview tips for parents

April 15, 2026 - Most families don’t necessarily look upon a nanny search as an exciting adventure. It takes some real effort and coordination from all parties. However...

11 employment benefits to consider offering your nanny

11 employment benefits to consider offering your nanny

April 15, 2026 - When hiring a nanny, some families put all the focus on hours and base pay and overlook the equally important aspect of providing their nanny with employment...

‘What do you call your private parts?’ and other awkward conversations to have with your nanny — and how to do it professionally

‘What do you call your private parts?’ and other awkward conversations to have with your nanny — and how to do it professionally

April 15, 2026 - When I was working as a nanny, a mother gave me a heads up before my first day with her kids: “Just so you know, we use anatomical names for body parts...

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

  • Special Needs in Port Reading, NJ
  • Special Needs in Avenel, NJ
  • Special Needs in Linden, NJ
  • Special Needs in Rahway, NJ
  • Special Needs in Woodbridge, NJ
  • Special Needs in Iselin, NJ
  • Special Needs in Perth Amboy, NJ
  • Special Needs in Roselle, NJ
  • Special Needs in Clark, NJ
  • Special Needs in Elizabethport, NJ
  • Special Needs in Fords, NJ
About Care.com
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy policy
Get help
Popular topics
Discover
Care.com does not employ any caregiver and is not responsible for the conduct of any user of our site. All information in member profiles, job posts, applications, and messages is created by users of our site and not generated or verified by Care.com. You need to do your own diligence to ensure the job or caregiver you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws.
Care.com® HomePay℠ is a service provided by Breedlove and Associates, LLC, a Care.com company.
Care.com is a registered service mark of Care.com, Inc. 2007-2026 Care.com, Inc. All rights reserved.