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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

3.0(1)
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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...

Care Member says "Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all...

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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have experience working with kids of the ages of 13-18 with mental illness, developmental disabilities and autism! I am a quick learner and would just like to be of help in your home :) Best regards, Amanda
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Gabriela R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$25/hr
I am a genuine kind hearted individual who enjoys working with infants/children/teens . I am a certified RBT whose goal is to make a difference in an individuals life . I have been working with children since I was 15 , I am now 25 . I found over the years that this is my passion and I take great pride in it . I am a hard...
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Blanca B.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I'd describe my personality as kind, gentle and patient. I like working with kids because there is nothing more rewarding than providing a safe space for children to learn and grow. I enjoy creating hands-on activities that connect to each child's learning experiences. One thing you should know about me is I was a former...
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Kirsi F.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
hospice services
Hi! I'm Kirsi a certified HHA with experience in senior care, dementia support, and special needs. I provide compassionate, reliable help with bathing, dressing, meals, cleaning, meds reminders, and companionship. I don't drive, but I take public transportation and always show up on time. I'm looking for a stable 8am-4 p.m....
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Diana C.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
I am a dedicated caregiver passionate about providing support and well-being to those in need. My experience includes caring for children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. I am empathetic, patient, and reliable, creating safe and welcoming environments for my clients. I have knowledge of first aid and am...
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Ellie G.

Perth Amboy, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi I am Ellie :) As a nanny, we are often put in a situation where we spend more time with the children than the respective parents. To an extent this causes limited confusion with the child. The child begins to look at us as if we are the parent! I see this as a constant reminder of the innocence each child possesses. I adore...
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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
With over 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...

Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Carol A.

Defenitely A Smile Creator!

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
Empathetic, patient, caring experienced senior and special needs caregiver with 24+ years experience. Will care for your family member as if they were my own family. Vast experience in Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, Alzheimer, Parkinson, Hospice Care. CPR certified and certified in Medication Administration. I am also...

Jody F. says "My family was very lucky to have Carol come into our lives at a very difficult time. Carol helped take care of my mother for six months until her passing...

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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Dorothy B.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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Susan M.

Special Needs Experience

Keyport, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In addition to my listed experience, I have also worked with children with special needs. I worked in residential care, and in the classroom at a school for children with special needs. My experiences include recreation assistant, life coach, and daily care assistance. I have also volunteered in leadership for Girl Scouts,...
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Manjit K.

Child Care Baby Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...

Daljit S. says "She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

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

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Over the past 3 years, I have dedicated myself to being a full-time Board Certified Clinical Behavior Therapist. My approach involves utilizing a variety of natural reinforcers to encourage positive behaviors while reducing maladaptive ones. I am proud to have been recognized on multiple occasions by my agency for my diligent...

Frances J. says "hired Nic for the weekend since i had a date night with my husband, she clicked with the family fast and the kids always ask for her when they know they...

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Barrie B.

Matawan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have worked in a preschool caring for special needs children for 6 years. I also have experience with elementary school aged children. I was employed as a 7th grade teacher for 3 years prior to my recent move to NJ.. I am familiar with IEPs. I have 3 children

Arary And Lisa M. says "Our family had a unique need. We needed someone who was dependable, reliable and someone our daughter enjoyed spending time with on a daily basis....

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Theresa S.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a dedicated mother of two and an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a loving, fun, and supportive environment where children thrive. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and offer professional nanny and tutoring services. My expertise includes fine and gross motor...

Brooke G. says "She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.14/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Perth Amboy, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Perth Amboy, NJ are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Amanda R.

Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with...

- Care member

Alissa W.

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly...

- Jonaliza C.

Jasmine W.

My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so...

- Care member

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