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Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a social worker with 10+ experience in the field. I have a Masters and is in the process of being licensed. I'm friendly kind respectful and most of all patient. I work with empathy and is goal oriented. Contact me if you need more information
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Kristina P.

Quick/Hard Worker

Rahway, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I am currently at Kean University finishing up my BA in Special Education. I know a lot about many disabilities and have worked with some high-functioning autistic children before. I would love the opportunity to work with children with any disabilities. I am a quick learner and a self starter!
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Angie B.

Rahway, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi there, my name is Angie. I'm 29 years old, married, and a proud fur mama to my pup. I currently work full-time as a senior HR specialist, but beyond my professional role, my heart truly lies in helping others-especially individuals with special needs. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in health, and I've...
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Alexa A.

Rahway, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a college graduate with a degree in Special Education. I have been a special education teacher for the past 7 years, 5 of which have been in ABA/Autism programs. I have a passion for taking care of others, including those with special needs.
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Allison C.

Rahway, NJ

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a seasoned childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My creative and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly. I believe in open communication with parents, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe and...
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Kristen Z.

Summer Time Caregiver

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Beside the real hands on experience of being a mom to a wonderful 6&2-year-old, I have been in the childcare field for years. I babysat for a multiple families In my high school years. I worked in a daycare from my first month of pregnancy to my last month, have special needs experience as a para, and have spent 2 years in a...

Jamie N. says "Kristen has watched our very active children on multiple occasions and we have had a great experience every time. She is great with communicating with us,...

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Josefina A.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience with kids I was a teacher at Montessori school I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house. I also have experience with special needs

Care Member says "Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills,...

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Shaniya M.

Energized, Fun And Creative Sitter

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Shaniya . I'm a college graduate with a bachelors degree in architectural design and tech. Which I think give me great problem solving skills. I like for kids to have fun with me in a creative and exciting way where almost every moment is never dull. Even if it's doing homework, cleaning up, and even cooking...

Deirdre R. says "Shaniya was great! She picked up my kids from school, made sure they got homework done, and kept them busy playing. If it weren't for my family moving...

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Anny G.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Being part of a child's education helps me unlearn in order to continue learning. Redering more than 10 years of experience, Tutoring / coaching skills and credentials and experience in Early Childhood Education, Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Chemical Dependency Counselor and RE & CBT Strategies needed to...

Geraldyn F. says "Anny is a very smart , caring , loving person ! She enjoys working with children of all ages . Anny is punctual and a very responsible person . You will...

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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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Karema B.

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Tahira R.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.

Uzma S. says "She is so caring and nice.she deals with all the stuff very patiently and she is always willing to help me"

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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Tiffany W.

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Dana J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...

France J. says "Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of...

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Dana R.

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
personal care
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...

Karen M. says "Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is...

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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...

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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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 $23.83/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Rahway, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kristen Z.

Kristen has watched our very active children on multiple occasions and we have had a great experience every time. She is great with...

- Jamie N.

Josefina A.

Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent...

- Care member

Shaniya M.

Shaniya was great! She picked up my kids from school, made sure they got homework done, and kept them busy playing. If it weren't for my...

- Deirdre R.

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