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Lindsay W.

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Ginamarie M.

Experienced And Loving Caregiver

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Caroline S.

Long Branch, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love children and enjoy teaching, crafting, reading. I have been a nanny to infant and older children. And I'm a mother of a 7 years old girl and a 10 years old special needs boy.

Dorothy A. says "Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son."

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Lindsey C.

Passionate And Reliable Recent College Graduate

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Lindsey, I'm a 24-year-old graduate student. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology and I'm currently in graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University for my M. A. and E. d. M. in School Psychology. I have 6 years of experience in childcare and 8 years of experience working with kids. I was a...

Craig D. says "Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and professional! She comes...

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Rebecca S.

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Bette B.

Long Branch, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a part-time college student. During high school, I completed a Certified Nurses Aide program through vocational school. I am caring, nurturing, trustworthy and passionate about my work. I truly loved my time spent in nursing homes during my clinical training and really enjoy working with the elderly and disabled....

Bari B. says "Bette is a responsible, caring and friendly girl. She cares deeply and is very passionate about her health care career. She can easily put a smile on your...

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Amanda B.

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Felice P.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi, my name is Felice. I am a mother of two. My son is 16 and on the autistic spectrum. He is a joy and a pleasure. It has been a honor raising such a wonderful child. My daughter is 14 and my best friend. I love being their mom. I have much knowledge on people with special needs and typical child development. I have taught art,...

Whitney Z. says "Felice has been such a blessing to our family. My son was 9 months old when Felice started working with us and he was very, very attached to me (mom)....

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Ann H.

Certified Dementia/Alzheimer Specialist With HHA License.

Red Bank, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Ayana C.

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
Hi there families! I am a 22-year-old energetic nanny that loves to care for all children. I am born and raised in New Jersey I work for Monmouth Beach Police Department. I am a very dedicated and passionate person. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs children. I have 2 years of daycare...

Mayah I. says "Ayana is so great with my 2 year old son! She is very attentive and energetic, I'd definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help!"

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Kelly O.

EasterSeals APPROVED Caregiver (CNA, CHHA, RYT & Rated By Clients As 5 Stars)

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am looking for a position where I can help lighten the load of the family with caring, compassionate aid, for themselves or their loved one. I am currently available to discuss openings in my schedule to provide care.

Care Member says "This past weekend my daughter got married. Kelly O chaperoned my parents from the assisted living in the car service, to the wedding venue and back. My...

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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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Cheryl D.

Experienced Babysitter Available Last Minute 7 Days A Week

Keansburg, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I was a single mom. I raised my kids with little help. I love kids and love to hear them laugh and see them smile. I am great under pressure. I could be available last minute. I am background checked with Dcpp as a support. I would be available February 4th to start. My boss and my friend of many years is a foster dad I was his...

Danielle M. says "She's very nice and got along with my children. They loved her and I only interview her"

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Nicole B.

Part Time Caregiver.

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....

Gabby G. says "Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new...

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Ashley R.

Long Branch, NJ

from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a massage therapist as well if you need a massage message me thank you. Good morning! I'm Ashley, a passionate massage therapist and nanny seeking a Mon-Fri position. I'm certified in CPR, AED, and first aid, and skilled at connecting with children, including those with special needs. I take pride in being a trusted family...
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Danielle D.

Part-Time Caregiver, Nannny, Tutor

Long Branch, NJ

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I am a local elementary education student at Monmouth University looking to aid in childcare. With these crazy times, a flexible and changing schedule is important, and with my classes online I am available any time of the day. Along with assisting in a preschool classroom for four years, I have also been a dange teacher for...
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Jenna C.

Recent Graduate Student Looking To Babysit Or Nanny Either Full Time Or Part Time

Long Branch, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jenna- I am reliable caregiver with 10+ years of childcare experience. I graduated from Kean University with a B. S. in Business Administration. I grew up in a small beachside community and now live in Long Branch, where I plan to be long term. I've cared for children from infants to teens, including kids with special...
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Clara R.

Long Branch, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a certified home health aide with over 10 years of experience and my specialty is Alzheimer . I love to read and crochet and cook and learn and hear the stories from my patients
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Patricia P.

Home Health Aide Nights And Weekends

Long Branch, NJ

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
Child Care Pet Care Companionship,lite House Keeping,food Prep Hi my name is Patty for short. I have been a certified home health aide for over 4 years with a company and privately. I have been employee of the month several times. I care for my clients as if they are my family. I also do hospice. I am a caring person that will...
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Claudia S.

Eatontown, NJ

from
$30/hr
My name is Claudia. I have over 20 years of experience in the housekeeping field. I'm reliable, detail-oriented, and truly enjoy creating clean, organized, and peaceful spaces. I offer a variety of services, including deep cleaning, laundry, ironing, and home organization. I'm also comfortable with pets and happy to help care...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.50/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Highlands, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Ginamarie M.

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...

- Lisha M.

Caroline S.

Very very nice and is really sweet. Extremely dependable and reliable. Always on time and goes above and beyond for my son.

- Dorothy A.

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