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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a certified home health aid, certified EMT, have DDD training, nursing school graduate
I can identify medical emergencies and act accordingly
I have provided nutritional care, encourage and assist with activities of daily living, assist with AM & PM care, medication administration, ambulation, exercises, bath rooming,...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
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. "
I have 7 months experience dealing with people with special needs looking forward to work with your family
One of my core beliefs is, that the most understanding people are those who have walked in your shoes.
I have raised a child with special needs, and I am so proud that he has become a wonderful productive young adult.
I currently sit and care for a special needs young woman and I look forward everyday to making a positive...
Meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
I bring 10+ yrs. experience of care taking skills such as Senior Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special Needs, Cognitive Issues, Socialization Needs. Sincerity, Reliability, Loving Care, Consideration, Respect, Understanding and Compassion, and Peace of Mind. Aiming to share with each client how important it is to enjoy each day to its...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have experience with infants and older children, including those with special needs. I have been babysitting since I was 12, a nanny after high school, and I worked in a child care center for 3. 5 years, and have been a part time nanny since, I've always loved every minute of it. I am passionate about caring for children,...
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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I have been babysitting and nannying for the past 14 years. I started working with four foster children in 2011. I was responsible for their meals, nap-time, and taking the children to and from activities/appointments. I have worked with children with special needs.
Sandra C. says "I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly. She's like one of...
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- $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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- $15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina G. says "Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent...
I Am Available On A Part-time Basis - I Work As An Educator Until 2:30 Each Day.
Sparta, NJ
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am the mother of two adult children. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of education - from preschool through high school. I have a NJ K - 6 Teacher Certification. I, also, have a Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal State U., Long Beach. I taught for many years in California. I have...
Brian F. says "Lisa made our summer a pleasure by taking care of our 6 mos. old and 2 1/2 year old. They both connected with her right away and she engaged them all day....
Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Care Member says "Sam has and continues to care for our youngest child. She has been babysitting my son since he is 2 and he is now 8. Sam is reliable, fun, responsible...
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- $25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born.
I have a lot of...
Richard K. says "Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him....
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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- $27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I began my journey going to a vocational High school where I not only had my regular academics but I was able to get a head start on my career that I would be doing after I graduated . I was able to get first hand experience with newborns all the way up to the Kindergarten class. Once High school was over I extended my education...
Care Member says "Valerie has been with us almost daily for the past 2.5 years. She is dependable and my kids absolutely love her! We highly recommend her. "
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have 1+ years of experience with adults and 1 teenager with special needs.
I am also a mother. Very caring individual.
References available upon request.
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone! I'm currently a SAHM to 3 amazing kids. I have many years of experience working with children from newborns to upper elementary age and also children with special needs. I am a certified elementary school teacher that isn't quite ready to go back to work full time. I love to keep busy and live life to its fullest...
I have some experience with children on the Autism Spectrum, and I am hoping to gain more experience with children who have special needs. I am extremely empathetic, adaptive, and patient. I study Human Services and have classes that focus on children with special needs and would love to gain experience and build relationships...
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- $25/hr
I myself struggle with ADHD so I know how much it takes me to talk with someone who doesn't have anything & I would love to be a safe place for them to talk to with someone who understands
I have family with special needs and I've been working with persons that needs special cares, looking forward to meet you!
Thank you
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Oak Ridge, NJ
Special Needs Caregivers in Oak Ridge, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Melody M.
Melody was very knowledgeable and caring. She took good care of our mom.
- Care member
Mackenzie M.
I could rely on MacKenzie to take care of our 4 children without worrying. I knew she would handle any situation that came up sensibly....
- Sandra C.
Christina S.
Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy...
- Christina G.
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