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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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...

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Special Needs

Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children and young adults with cognitive disabilities for 2. 5 years. My son also has autism so this community holds a special place in my heart.
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Clark, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
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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Part-time Babysitter

Clark, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Clark, NJ

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello families! My name is Emmalee and I live in Clark but grew up in Westfield. I have my CDA (Child Development Associate Certification), First-Aid/CPR/AED certified and have experience working with children with special needs. I have worked as an assistant teacher in a pre-school in Westfield for around 7 years, have nannied...
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Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm Julia. I'm a retired nurse of 40 yrs experience with children to teen ages and special needs for 15 yrs experience of also worked in a school setting as a para educator/nurse.
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Clark, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
errands
respite care
dementia
Hi I'm Julia , I've been a LPN for 40 yrs working in many areas of nursing from children with special needs , oncology , and 20 yrs in hospital nursing. I'm semi retired now and would like to work a part time nursing job in this chapter of my life . I feel I have a lot to offer and expertise .
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Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been a special needs paraprofessional for 5 years now and I am looking to connect with families to help with their caregiving needs. I have experience with deaf needs as well and am knowledgeable in American Sign Language (not fluent). I am comfortable with pets and currently care for 2 silly cats. Let's chat! :)
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Clark, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I have experience working with high school age and older individuals with special needs. I currently work in the vocational department of a special needs school with students ages 18-21. We work on life skills and I am experienced with taking multiply disabled adults into the community. I currently care for a former student on...
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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
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 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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Newark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...

Care Member says "Really pulled through for me at the last minute"

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Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 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."

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Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Michelle M. says "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...

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South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi families, My name is Taryya and I am an experienced, reliable, and caring sitter. I have been a sitter for nine years now with experience with children from all ages and backgrounds, and children with special needs. I have worked as a behavior technician, as well as a teachers assistant in the past, I have amazing references,...

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...

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Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.36/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Clark, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Eileen P.

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

- Paul T.

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

Aileen B.

Really pulled through for me at the last minute

- Care member

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