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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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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
With over 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...

Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...

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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
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 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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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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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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Robyn P.

Part Time Baby Sitting

Fords, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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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
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
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,...
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Amanda F.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
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...

Yaping W. says "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...

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Nicole S.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 29years 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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of September 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

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.

Taiyanna N.

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,...

- Kate B.

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