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DeNeesha S.

Newark, NJ

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$19/hr
Personal care
light cleaning
errands
transportation
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm DeNeesha, a dedicated 23-year-old caregiver with a heart for helping others and the hands-on experience to match. I've worked closely with toddlers, young children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, offering personalized care in a safe, nurturing environment. What sets me apart? I'm CPR certified for both...
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Abiola I.

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Richie, and I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with a strong passion for supporting individuals and families. I am done completing my CNA training and have hands-on experience providing personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities. Waiting on the state exam • Personal care...
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Nadia S.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, I'm Nadia! I'm 25 years old and have 9 years of childcare experience. I studied Early Childhood Education in college and have worked in both daycare and in-home settings. I currently work with multiple families, including 5-year-old twins and three girls ages 4-10. I've cared for children of all ages-from infants as young...

Care Member says "AMAZING! Nadia looked after our two girls while we got married in Central Park. We travelled from Ireland and she was happy to have a video call with us...

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Mireille L.

Reliable Childcare From A Seasoned Mom

Newark, NJ

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$32/hr
I'm a loving mother of two older children with years of hands-on experience caring for nieces, nephews, and children of all ages. I'm reliable, patient, and dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment!
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Nadia S.

Newark, NJ

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Nadia! I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with over 9 years in childcare. I specialize in providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism and other developmental differences. My background in early childhood education has equipped me with the knowledge and tools to create a...
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Mary O.

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello, I graduated with a BA in Psychology and I have been caring for children for a long time. I had my first child-care experience with newborn twins. I have experience caring for children from infant through 16 years old (including multiples). I have both assistant teacher and after-care teacher experience. I am caring and...
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Michael B.

Hoboken, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
I'm Michael, a young, freelance writer with a love for kids. My two younger sisters don't hurt. One has Down syndrome, so I'm used to caring for children with special needs. If you're looking for the kind of sitter to park your kids in front of the TV, look elsewhere. From board games to outdoor excursions, I'll keep them...

Saurabh P. says "Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with Michael during the...

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Maria P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I first discovered my fondness for children when my mother started babysitting in our home. As I watched the children grow, so too did my admiration. When I moved out of my family home for college, I immediately got a job babysitting. During my studies, I also worked with and cared for special needs children at the Florida...

Mariangel C. says "Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and 3-year-old...

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Maracine N.

Full Time Nanny

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have worked with and done the following: * Newborn to age 11. * Children with special needs. * Light to moderate housework. * Prepared meals. * Take child/children on walks, museum, and play dates. I have 10 yrs experience with child care.

Lisa B. says "I'm updating my review. I eventually hired Maracine for the job and she is awesome. She had to leave due to personal issues and she is sorely missed and I...

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Nicole T.

Available For Date Night Sitting Only

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
**Available for one-time/occasional sitting jobs only** My experience includes three years as a full-time live-in nanny for fantastic preemie twins, who are now attending school full-time. I still care for the twins occasionally when their parents have to be away at the same time. Previously, I worked as a state-certified...

Marwan H. says "She was an outstanding for our newborn twins and stayed with us for three years until they started pre-school. She is professional, reliable, flexible...

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Midori K.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, my name is Midori. I have 7 years of experience in childcare and with special needs. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook, clean bottles, dishes, laundry, and light cleaning. I have experience with bottle/solid feeding, changing diapers, sleep/wake cycles, potty training milestones, Montessori, and baby...

Care Member says "Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your...

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Reyna C.

Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting nurse
home modification
dementia
visiting physician
personal care
I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of. I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...

Wanda P. says "I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind,...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Amanda F.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with 13 yrs of experience in nurturing and educating children, including those with special needs. As a certified nursing assistant I have a strong foundation in health care, ensuring I offer not only emotional support but a focus on the developmental and physical well-being of...

Paul B. says "Ashley brought joy and light to our home and our family . Ashley is an intelligent, kind, and selfless person . She is an excellent worker , structured ,...

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Amanda B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
My name is Amanda. I have cared for the ages of 0-90 yrs old. I am very energetic and diligent. I have cared for patients with diagnosis such as, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, diabetes, scoliosis, etc. I am comfortable with bathing, feeding, meal prep, light housekeeping, and medications.

Emma R. says "Amanda is extremely kind, smart, caring and friendly. She is a great help and hard worker. She has a warm personality, and everyone loves being around her."

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Elexis D.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I am a graduate student that enjoys understanding others and helping make life easier! I would love to assist in anyway that would create a positive environment.
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Gianna C.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
All children adore me I love to play all types of board games as well as any games the children love I have a diabetic nephew and along with 8 another nephews. I love going to the parks and arts and crafts as well. If anything needs to be done I'll be the first one to make sure it's done and done correctly. I have a 2020 jeep...

Donna C. says "Gianna is my daughter. Ever since she was little she adored children she always jumps into action when something is wrong or even when someone wants to...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Stephanie B.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've been a Home Health Aide for 19 years. Enjoy helping others. I can perform all daily living skills bathing, dressing, transferring, incontinent care, and toileting. Seeking part-time work.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.70/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Newark, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Nadia S.

AMAZING! Nadia looked after our two girls while we got married in Central Park. We travelled from Ireland and she was happy to have a video...

- Care member

Michael B.

Michael was a caregiver for our two sons (preschooler and fourth grader) on two occasions in the past few months. My interaction with...

- Saurabh P.

Maria P.

Maria is a magnificent person, patient, honest, friendly, reliable and professional, dedicated. We are a family with a 5-year-old boy and...

- Mariangel C.

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