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Dorothy B.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Teresa K.

Colonia, NJ

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am currently A one on one support for a special needs child in first grade in Woodbridge Township school district. I love my job and I love giving children and their families the help they need. I have been in the childcare business since 2016 and it is definitely my passion. I do want to go back to school and get credits to...
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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...

Care Member says "Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all...

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Sharifa F.

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Steven C. says "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...

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Michelle R.

Encourages Laughter

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...

Brigid F. says "Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in...

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Taiyanna N.

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Kate B. says "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...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

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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
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

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Zorel M.

Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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.

Heidi C. says "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...

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Tiffany W.

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Dana R.

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Mobility assistance
personal care
meal prep
errands
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...

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Gabriela D.

Caregiver

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Josefina A.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs

Care Member says "Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills,...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. 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...

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Robyn P.

Part Time Baby Sitting

Fords, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...

Courtney B. says "Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet. "

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/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 Colonia, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Colonia, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Amanda R.

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with...

- Care member

Sharifa F.

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...

- Steven C.

Michelle R.

Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and...

- Brigid F.

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