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Dana R.

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
meal prep
mobility assistance
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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Jennifer G.

Fun Sitter With A Smile

Spotswood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced Babysitter Available - Special Needs Friendly Hi! I'm a mom of 3 (ages 13, 11, and 5), and my youngest has a medically complex condition. I understand firsthand how important it is to have someone you can trust - especially when your child has unique needs. I'm also an ABA therapist with professional experience...

Elizabeth S. says "Jenn is an amazing nanny! We hired her to watch our four month old and she was WONDERFUL with him. He needed a bit of special care and Jenn picked it...

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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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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Katherine B.

Child Care Provider

South Bound Brook, NJ

3.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
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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
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Manjit K.

Child Care Baby Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...

Daljit S. says "She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"

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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Kelly R.

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and thoughtful care to every interaction. My graduate degree complements my Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, providing a strong foundation for fostering...

Care Member says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours,...

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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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Alyssa M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...

Jennifer Z. says "Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated...

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Eunice D.

Full Category Giver

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Is my pleasure to help those in need of help all field that is looking after their children and also laundry help maintaining clean kitchen and bath living rooms and all house chores. I am a New Jersey certified home health aide and a medication aide for seniors.

Audrey A. says "Eunice is very patient and careful with clients "

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Eunice D.

Parlin, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
More than 10 years of care giving. I have worked with Demented and alzheimers patients, continuous care, comfortcare, special needs, hospice and all kinds of patients. Currently working in the hospital setting also, giving care to patients with chronic and onset issues.
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Dakota T.

Bound Brook, NJ

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Hello! I am a current special education teacher looking for work in the afternoon and evenings. I am comfortable with all ages and children with special needs. I have my own car so I can do pick up/drop off at activities as needed.
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Matthew B.

Milltown, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I have 15 years of experience working with children. Between being a camp counselor during the summer to being an instructional aide at an elementary school, taking care and working with children has become a passion. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I love working with children with disabilities and special needs,...
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Rebecca H.

I Am A Well Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Doing What She Does

Woodbridge, NJ

from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey my name is Rebecca but most people call me Becky! I'm 25 years old and I love kids. A little bit about my self, I was a dedicated student athlete in high school. I have about 10 years of babysitting experience, volunteering at numerous special needs programs gave me 5-6 years experience with kids with disabilities. I am a...
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Sydney R.

East Brunswick, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sydney, and I have a genuine passion for working with children of all ages and abilities. I have experience caring for kids in both home and structured program settings, including those with special needs. I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can thrive. Whether it's cooking...
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Gisselle C.

Patient, Responsible, And Passionate About Kids Trusted Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

Plainfield, NJ

from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I would be a great fit for your family because I bring patience, responsibility, and genuine care to every child. I currently babysit for a family of five, including three children with special needs, and have five younger siblings, so I'm comfortable in busy environments. I'm 21, Hispanic, from the Plainfield area, and a...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.29/hr as of January 2026

  • 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

Dana R.

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...

- Karen M.

Jennifer G.

Jenn is an amazing nanny! We hired her to watch our four month old and she was WONDERFUL with him. He needed a bit of special care and Jenn...

- Elizabeth S.

Cierrah W.

Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing...

- Dip R.

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