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Melody M.

Senior And Adult Special Needs Care Giver

Oak Ridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT DDD trained and a nursing school graduate. I have been a HHA for over 10 yrs. I enjoy helping people maintain there independence. My skills are extensive and adaptable to the individuals needs.

Care Member says "Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom. "

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Professional Experience With Children With Behavioral Disorders

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have my bachelors degree in psychology and I have over one year experience working. During the time that I was working in behavioral therapy, I had clients with a variety of behavioral disorders and mental deficiencies. I have experience working with: ADD, ADHD, ODD, APD, autism, down syndrome, mentally challenged,...
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Experienced Nanny Looking For New Family

Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....

Care Member says "We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is...

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Best With Kuds

Budd Lake, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked with different kinds of kids with special needs and school for the blind. I worked as Child Steps in Newton Square with the little preschooler and older kids. I have been working with kids for a very long time. I am extremely passionate about working with the little angels. I absolutely Adore kids so very much!

Care Member says "I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she has been...

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Experienced Caregiver Available

Hackettstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 42-year-old female with 2 daughters. My oldest will be 16 years old in December and the youngest just turned 14 years old in October. I have over 20 years of child care experience which includes newborns, as well as caring for many children at one time and special needs. I have worked in daycare and have been a nanny. I...

Rachel H. says "Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing...

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Caregiver

Milford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Jacqueline. I am a mom and I am a natural caregiver. I have over 20 years in child care experience. I have worked in a daycare facility and I was employed as a nanny as well for several years. Duties include child care, pet care, housekeeping and providing meals. I have worked as a PCA/Med tech for the elderly. Duties...

Care Member says "Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my daughter’s...

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Get To Know Me!

Milford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Alyssa Trone. I am a recent mother of two beautiful girls who are now 2 and 19 months old. I'm a former Educational Specialist and have worked in a professional school setting for a total of five years and in home for an additional two. Here is a quick breakdown of my experience - -Degree in Early Childhood...

Karen O. says "Alyssa is great. She is very patient and professional. She does great activities with the kids and makes sure they stay engaged. My child, who does not...

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Part-Time Caregiver

Hackettstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have nine years of experience working with adolescents (mainly boys) that have learning and emotional disabilities. I do have some training and experience working with children who are diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, ODD, Autism, Asperger's and drug and alcohol issues. Although I have worked with children of all ages I do very well...

Jacqueline G. says "I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her...

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Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism

Flanders, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a 47-year-old, female who has over 25+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare and public school setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, multiply handicapped, and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and...

Lynn W. says "Christie is fabulous with my big 13 year old autistic son. He has very little expressive language. Helps him with daily activities meals and hygiene. You...

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Stanhope, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...

Marissa A. says "Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go...

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PCA

Milford, PA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jackie. I have worked in an assisted living home as a PCA and med aid caring for the elderly with dementia and disabilities. I have a certificate of Completion in Medication Administration Course, Certificate of Completion in Topical Medication Training Course, Certificate of Completion in Diabetes Training Program...
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Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...

Johanna F. says "Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a...

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Senior Care Provider

Flanders, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I am a 41-year-old, married female who has over 20+ years experience working with children in a home setting and also in a structured daycare setting. My experience also includes working with special needs, Asperger's and Autism. I am CPR and First Aid certified, responsible and dependable. If I say I will be there you can count...
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A Lifelong Friend!

Mount Arlington, NJ

from
$20/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Hello my name is Briana and I am 23 years old. I have been a nanny and respite care companion for older special needs adolescents for 7 years with one of them being in a school setting. I have 3 generations ahead of me and I help out with all of them. I am attentive, kind, caring and patient! I can provide great references and I...
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Milford, PA

from
$10/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have worked with children in school as a tutor for english, education training, and I grew up in a house with multiple special needs siblings. I am friendly and I absolutely love bonding with the children in my classroom, as well as any other babysitting jobs I have taken over the years.
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Franklin, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am 57 years old I have volunteered working with special needs children , helping elderly men and women and families with children of all ages , I consider myself kind patient respectful and extremely reliable, I love pets I enjoy playing and having conversations with kids it's a joy and fun to be around them I have work...
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Child Care

Ledgewood, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Natalia I am looking for a job as a babysitter when parents need date night/night out. I have extensive experience with different age groups including twins and triplets. I love to work with all children. I have been working with kids for over 23 years now and I absolutely love doing it. I have a lot of experience...
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Wharton, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I am seeking a position as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Direct Support Professional where I can bring my years of hands-on experience in caregiving, housekeeping, and support services to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. I am certified in AMAP, SCIP-R, First Aid/CPR, CNA, and...
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Experienced Caregiver

Landing, NJ

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Greetings! My name is Adrienne and I'm currently attending school for Nursing. I would love to work with in the pediatric unit one day but I also love working with adults. I have worked around people with autism and Neuro typical disorders for 2+ years and I have apprenticed under a nanny who worked with a nonverbal autistic...
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Student-Physician

Succasunna, NJ

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Student-Physician. Years of experience caring for kids of all ages and with various health conditions. My experience includes being a companion care provider for families with adult handicap children. I've taken extensive courses work on child development both while in undergraduate school and in my current graduate program to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.13/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Newton, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melody M.

Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom.

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Colleen F.

We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature....

- Care member

Claudia H.

I have had the distinct pleasure of having Claudia as the caregiver for my teenage daughters over the past few years, and I must say, she...

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