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Heather Z.

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter/Home Therapist ABA

Edison, NJ

from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experience working with children and adults with special needs, as well as elderly. Life coach/ABA background Currently working as a support coordinator seeking a side job. Hours flexible
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Andrea S.

Caregiver

Edison, NJ

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Earned my bachelor or arts in Childhood Studies & Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences. I have over 6 years of professional and academic experience in childcare. Please reach out for more information reaching my experience!
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Hudhayfah A.

Edison, NJ

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$21/hr
3 years experience
It is very interesting to take care of individuals with special needs and I have been volunteering in the special olympics since I was a kid and have been working in counseling offices for adolescents and teens as a young adult. Recently have moved on to working with older adults with Alzheimer's and dementia as well as DDD and...
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Vanesa R.

Babysitting With A Caring, Patient And Loving Heart.

Edison, NJ

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Vanesa, I have five years of experience with working with children. I currently work in a school as an instructional assistant, with special need children. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am responsible, patient and have strong communication skills. I can help with light housekeeping, crafts and...
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Kayla G.

Dependable And Responsible Babysitter/nanny (:

Edison, NJ

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi ! my name is Kayla and I bring over 5 years of personal hands-on childcare experience! Both as a full time nanny and teachers assistant in daycare, i've had the please of working with children between infancy and elementary. I have worked in professional daycare settings, caring for multiple children at one time then further...
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Heather Z.

Child Care

Edison, NJ

from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Currently teacher aide at a Learning Center (special need stage school) Also provide child care services at a Center with kids who are receiving therapy Have babysat off this website for the past 7 years off and on majority of experience with special needs and multiple disabilities from mild-profound disabilities Familiar with...
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Hannah P.

Hi My Name Is Hannah!

Edison, NJ

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
My name is Hannah, and I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) childcare provider with experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I've worked in ABA therapy, tutoring, and babysitting, which has taught me how to create safe, fun, and structured environments where children can thrive. I'm currently...
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Dominique T.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hello I am currently a graduate student in dental school. I love teeth and love to make people smile! I have flexible hours with school and am looking to do some work on the side. I have volunteered numerous hours in nursing homes, special needs camps, homeless shelters and animal shelters. I was also a dental assistant for...
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Melissa J.

A Disney Channel Diva

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Caring for these individuals is like having an on-growing family. Each client you meet becomes part of you and your family without even noticing!
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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$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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Leslie S.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With three years of experience, I've developed a friendly and creative approach to childcare. My background includes early childhood development coursework, ABA therapy and experience with special needs children. I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging...

Jennifer B. says "We contacted Leslie needing a last minute sitter for our infant daughter. Leslie is very communicative and gave me prompt updates about how everything...

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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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Gabriela D.

Caregiver

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Gabriela, and I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with over five years working in a daycare setting, supporting children from newborns to 6 years old, including those with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages and both genders. In addition to childcare, I'm also comfortable caring...

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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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very healthy and active 57-year-old lady. I have an extensive history working with seniors at home and in rehab. I am CHHA licensed, and I specialize in companion care and dementia care. I am very reliable. I know how much your loved one means to you. If I have the pleasure of working with them, they will be a big part of...

Robin J. says "She is very patient and understands the population."

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
I'm a social worker with 10+ experience in the field. I have a Masters and is in the process of being licensed. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information

Ashley G. says "Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients...

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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Florence L.

Somerset, NJ

4.1(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 17 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...

Lauren M. says "Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her...

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Matthew S.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...

Falguni B. says "Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of...

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...

Julie E. says "Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.78/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Edison, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Cathi A.

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...

- Heidi C.

Leslie S.

We contacted Leslie needing a last minute sitter for our infant daughter. Leslie is very communicative and gave me prompt updates about how...

- Jennifer B.

Melissa C.

Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children;...

- Ariya V.

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