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Rebecca S.

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Michelle L.

Mom Of 2 Older Teens Looking To Love Your Little Ones

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have experience not only with my own 2 grown children, but with several different families that I have nannied for as well. I have been with my last family for a little over 3 years. I was with them since there youngest was 6 months old with special needs as a micro preemie. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am 53 yrs old,...

Rachel C. says "Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings educational...

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Amanda B.

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
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Natalie G.

Sweet Loving Sitter/nanny!

Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am currently studying to be a speech language pathologist. I am going to get my masters in the fall so I am only available for the summer. I have many years of prior experience with children that include nannying and working in a daycare as well. My skills include being kind, caring, and patient with children.
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Susan L.

Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Susan. I've lived in NJ for about 7 years, before that I lived in Mass. In Mass I worked in elementary schools, I love children. Since coming to NJ, I've volunteered for Hospice and taken care of seniors in there homes, I also love working with the elderly!
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Gwendolyn B.

Hazlet, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Gwendolyn, and im 21 years old. I'm an older sister an aunt and an experienced babysitter. I have two younger brothers who I have spent a lot of my life with, i've been there for all stages of their childhood and have loved every minute of it. I've done many one-time jobs and am available for more or a...
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Maria G.

Senior Care Provider, CNA 2014

Hazlet, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
Thank you for taking the time to read my short bio. I've been a CNA since 2014, caring for elderly and non elderly people with special needs and children. The family that I've been working for moved and I'm looking for employment. As well as providing basic care, I believe in establishing a trust. I want my clients to feel...
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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Lindsay W.

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.

Barbara W. says "Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed "

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children

Arary And Lisa M. says "Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis....

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Ginamarie M.

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have a wide range of experience caregiving. I have cared for individuals from a few months of age to 21 in both clinical and nonclinical settings. At the age of 12 I began babysitting, and over time have worked as a clinical assistant at a neurobehavioral unit for children, as an aide in a classroom for those with special...

Lisha M. says "Ginamarie has been so wonderful for our family! She has provided care for our five year old son twice so far, and she has been punctual and communicative....

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Maidie D.

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

Morganville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...

Tina S. says "She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

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Ann H.

Certified Dementia/Alzheimer Specialist With HHA License.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am the director of a memory care/dementia/Alzheimer floor in an assisted living facility. I have worked with Parkinson patients, cancer patients and those with advanced dementia and Alzheimer. My focus is with the elder population as I have felt that they have often been overlooked and that they need intensive compassionate,...

Dr. C. says "Ann cared for my father on a part time basis from 2011 when he was still living at home until he passed away in an assisted living facility in 2015. Because...

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Tahira R.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.

Uzma S. says "She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me"

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Liz R.

Occupational Therapy Student With A lot Of Experience With Children Requiring Special Attention

Marlboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a master degree in occupational therapy with a psychology minor. I currently work in early intervention and out patient therapy. I am a ASDCS, trained ADOS administrator, IEP advocate, and parent coach. I have educational and clinical experience with ABA and a vast understanding of how to carry out behavioral plans. I am...

Sarah C. says "Liz helped me and my children through one of the most trying times. I was at home working with my 1 and 2 year old when the pandemic started and I'm not...

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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the DDD and mental health fields for over 10 years. I have been a job coach to all kinds of different people, including autistic, TBI patients, and mentally challenged.

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

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Susan M.

Special Needs Experience

Keyport, NJ

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Jamie C.

Care-Giver

Middletown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have three children. My stepdaughter is 28, my son is 17 and my daughter is 14. I am a young grandma :) to my grandson and granddaughter. I have nannied in the past and love working with children. I love playing, reading and singing with kids as well as taking them out to the park, library, beach etc. I also worked for...

Katie U. says "Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer...

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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 $20.00/hr as of August 2025

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

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

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

Michelle L.

Michelle is everything I hoped for in a Nanny! She provides my son with structured but play and creative oriented full days. She brings...

- Rachel C.

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.

Lindsay W.

Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives...

- Barbara W.

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