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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Newton, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Newton, NJ
Jackie is a wonderful, caring person who gives 1000 percent every day. She is a great companion and caregiver and extre attentive to my…
Review for Jacqueline W. by Care member
Alyssa is great. She is very patient and professional. She does great activities with the kids and makes sure they stay engaged. My child,…
Review for Alyssa F. by Karen O.
I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on…
Review for Karen A. by Jacqueline G.
Special needs caregivers in Newton, NJ
5.0
(5)
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...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jackie is an exceptional caregiver. She is wonderful with children, seniors and special needs people. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation, and I have recommended her to several grateful people. Anyone would be truly fortunate to have her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"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 like most new people or places, has done really well with her. After some less than great experiences with...
Karen O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"I cannot recommend and praise Karen enough. She was totally professional, patient and caring. The best caregiver I ever hired. Plan on using her again and again."
Jacqueline G.
Christie M.
Flanders, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs, Multiply Handicapped, Asperger's And Autism
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 won't be disappointed. "
Lynn W.
Abigail D.
Stanhope, NJ
$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family was lucky enough to have Abigail in our lives for six months. She was loved not only by my husband and myself but our two daughters whom she spends hours creating games with taking to the park making snacks for and genuinely showing them love. I would...
Nicoelle J.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
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...
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...
Briana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Max A.
Milford, PA
$10-20/hr
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.
Max can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Karen F.
Franklin, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Natalia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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...
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...
Alexis S.
Sussex, NJ
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have tons of experience working with kids as I've worked for a daycare and as a mentor for students with special needs. I am a teacher with the Newton Public School District and I am looking to help a couple of hours after school and I can also help with date nights and weekends if needed! I cannot wait to meet you and your...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Georgia S.
Landing, NJ
$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Georgia, I am 20 years old and i'd love to help with your little ones! I have been babysitting for 6 years.
I am comfortable enforcing household rules and ensuring children's safety. I am also willing to assist with tasks such as cooking, meal preparation, carpooling and housekeeping! My First Aid training, as...
I am currently working as a Paraprofessional at Celebrate The Children in Denville, NJ. Seeking a temporary summer position.
With many years experience in the medical field, what gravitated me toward special needs children is my son. He was diagnosed at 4 years old with Asperger (PDD) along with severe OCD, anxiety,...
I am an experienced 55-year-old who has most recently worked as nanny for a little girl with autism. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked as a teachers aide in a school setting for over 15 years. I have worked with special needs children for a majority of my career. My love for children has guided me and motivated me during my...
Tammy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi Parents! My name is Faith!
I understand that this has been a stressful times for family. I wanted to try and help our families more with the time being. If anyone needs a babysitter please PM.
Here is a little information about me.
I attend online classes from a university. I am majoring in education, wanting to work...
Jennifer P.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a vast array of experience working with children with & without special needs in various venues. I am also a LMT (licensed massage therapist). I have experience working with children who have Autism, CP & other cognitive disorders. Please feel free to contact me & resume upon request.
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Ratings for Newton, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
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.