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Gabriella R.

Part-time Caregiver Available!

Holmdel, NJ

from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Special needs is a special super power! I am a very out going and down to earth mother of two boys with a background in ABA therapy. I love to help others and grow positive relationships. (Most of my experience is with autism and down syndrome). I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Marianne M.

Retired Educator Available For Childcare & Tutoring

Holmdel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm a retired kindergarten teacher seeking nanny work. I reside in Holmdel. I possess a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Ed. I taught in public schools for 25+ years and was an Education Supervisor. I also raised two children with my husband and am a grandmother of three. I am available to work Mon and Wed 9-11pm, Tues...

Nicole T. says "Marianne has been a great addition to our family. She's been caring for our now 8month old son since he was 6 months old. As a first time mom, Marianne...

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Dana F.

Nighs And Weekend Certified Caregiver/Tutor Available

Holmdel, NJ

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
I am a certified teacher in early childhood, elementary and special education. During the week, I work at special needs school outside of Trenton. When I graduated college with my master's degree in Special Education in 2010, I worked in a preschool. The students ranged from 18 months until 5 years old. Currently, I am teaching...
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Mackenzie H.

Fun And Experienced Sitter

Colts Neck, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....

Care Member says "Great communication and very nurturing and kind with the kids."

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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Lindsay W.

Highlands, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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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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Liz R.

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

Marlboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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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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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Nicole B.

Part Time Caregiver.

Eatontown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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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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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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Manjit K.

Child Care Baby Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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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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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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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$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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Amanda B.

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of July 2025

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

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

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

Marianne M.

Marianne has been a great addition to our family. She's been caring for our now 8month old son since he was 6 months old. As a first time...

- Nicole T.

Mackenzie H.

Great communication and very nurturing and kind with the kids.

- Care member

Felice P.

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...

- Whitney Z.

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