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Matthew S.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/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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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
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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Katherine B.

Child Care Provider

South Bound Brook, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$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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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Oliva Magnolia M.

Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...

Paul M. says "I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated...

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Amanda F.

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...

Care Member says "Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5...

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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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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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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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Stefanie M.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...

Margo M. says "Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire...

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Oliva Magnolia M.

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...

Elizabeth T. says "Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a...

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Dee G.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.

Carla P. says "Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Nicole S.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 29years 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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Jenna D.

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...

Angie H. says "Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and...

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Jayde W.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off. Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....

Naja K. says "Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and...

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Nicole B.

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...

Phillip B. says "Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an...

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Santina G.

Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand, I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county. my availability is very...

Kelly L. says "Extremely caring and attentive, a pleasure and gave me peace of mind"

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Alina P.

Registered Nurse

Woodbridge, NJ

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a mom of triplets, 13 years old and a Registered Nurse for 35 years. I love being a nurse and have worked steadily in this field from day one. I am now finding it to be more difficult having two special needs kids however. I love children and have the patience of a saint as my own children have only enhanced this! I am a...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in New Brunswick, NJ

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

Matthew S.

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...

- Falguni B.

Katie B.

She is very patient and understands the population.

- Robin J.

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.

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