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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Clark, NJ

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 2 years

Special needs caregivers in Clark, NJ

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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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I've been working with special needs for 4 years! I am a one on one paraprofessional for a cerbal palsy 11-year-old girl! She doesn't talk and use an acc device to communicate. I also work at first Children services school. we have all different disabilities and I'm very experienced in every child.
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Katelyn D.


Clark, NJ

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

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I'm a positive and energetic 23-year-old sister and daughter. Throughout college, I worked in a daycare center and an extended school year program for children with different abilities because I love working with kids. More recently, I nannied for two beautiful twin girls! Now that I graduation, I'm looking to earn little extra...
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Magdalena P.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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I'm a compassionate, reliable, and creative recent graduate from Columbia University's Occupational Therapy program. I look forward to applying the skills I've gained from my education to provide quality care and support for your loved ones. I also have former experience with providing supervision at a residential facility for...
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Jessica H.


Clark, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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I have babysat for a 4-year-old and 2-year-old for over two years along with a family of a 3-year-old with special needs and a 1-year-old. I have been a preschool teacher for about a year now as well. I love kids and enjoy taking care of them. I have a dependable vehicle and am willing to run errands, drive kids to school, etc....
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Kayla K.


Clark, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Kayla. I'm an energetic, creative, reliable, honest, team player and positive college student holding my Associates in Science who loves working with kids and strives to some day in the future be a public school teacher. I'm also flexible with my hours and am CPR as well as First Aid certified. I am currently...
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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...
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"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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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
"I was in need of a last minute sitter & Natalia responded within minutes & provided her resume & two references that raved about her. She was kind, great with the kids and made sure she had important info in...

Reviewed by Care member

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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...
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"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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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

4.5

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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...
5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."

Reviewed by Rebekah P.

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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

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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
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."

Reviewed by Sophia K.

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Daniela M.


Millburn, NJ

$20-34/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Daniela ,Your Kids Are Going To Be Safe And Have Fun.

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I have always been working with kids, because I love them. I was an Au pair for 2 years in NYC. I took care of a 15-month-old baby and 4-year-old twins. Back in my country (Ecuador) I was a volunteer teaching music for kids with special needs. I also was a member of a Star Wars fan club, where I had the opportunity to do...
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"Daniela has a great love for children. Is a very caring, compassionate and engaging individual. Is always ready and able to teaching the child to expand their knowledge. Will get down on the floor to interact...

Reviewed by Theresa D.

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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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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

5.0

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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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Wendy Z.


Staten Island, NY

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi, I'm Wendy! I am 24 years old and a Leo :D In my free time, I love playing my guitar, piano, writing music, and singing! I was a nanny recently for a very nice family and the mother left a review below. I love nature and exploring! I recently also volunteered at a farm for 5 months. As far as duties go around the house, I can...
5.0
"Wendy was great. Unfortunately the timing didn't work for us but she was very dependable and a hard worker."

Reviewed by Jennifer B.

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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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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 is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by Tara M.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

5.0

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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...
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"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...

Reviewed by Karen M.

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Tiffany R.


Piscataway, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Special needs care is my passion, I genuinely love helping others. I am reliable, kind, and patient. I can easily adapt to others and their needs. I understand how stressful it is finding someone to care for a loved one, but I promise to treat my client with the utmost respect, like family, and give my love. I worked with a...
5.0
"Tiffany is a wonderful worker. Always, on time and as helpful as can be. I highly recommend her for hire."

Reviewed by Paul G.

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Jennifer C.


South Orange, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Life Style Consultant

5.0

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Over 30 years of experience Babysitting, Coaching, Caregiving, and Supervising and teaching children and individuals with special needs.). I have an educational background jn Psychology and Counseling and my services consist of caregiving, light house, meal preparations and tutoring. I am a strong proponent of academic and play...
5.0
"I highly recommend Jennifer. She did an excellent job taking care of my kids and even helped out with chores around the house. They were happy and well looked after during her time with them. I've never felt...

Reviewed by Dionea L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clark, NJ

Camelia M.

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 looked forward for when Camelia arrives. Camelia is also very attentive to when diaper...

- Michelle 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

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.

Monica S.

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 :)

- Kendra M.

Tais A.

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.

- Yaping W.

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