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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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Allison C.

Rahway, NJ

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
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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Taryya E.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hi families, My name is Taryya and I am an experienced, reliable, and caring sitter. I have been a sitter for nine years now with experience with children from all ages and backgrounds, and children with special needs. I have worked as a behavior technician, as well as a teachers assistant in the past, I have amazing references,...

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Angel R.

Experienced And Compassionate Care Provider

Elizabethport, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Angel, a reliable, nurturing, and dedicated professional nanny with a heart full of passion for child development and years of hands-on experience. Whether it's caring for infants, toddlers, or children with special needs, I bring patience, warmth, and structure into every child's day. I'm CPR/First Aid certified,...

Bhekinkosi B. says "She is very passionate, warm and very caring."

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Karema B.

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

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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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
Transportation
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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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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Diane P.

Part Time Caregiver Available, Reliable & Honest.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have an autistic cousin who loves me to share his special home written stories. I have cared for special needs children, even when I was in 7th & 8th grade, taking them to and from school. I have a kind, loving heart with common sense and patience. I am honest and reliable. I have references available.

Elizabeth R. says "We hired Diane to help myself as I was laid up with a broken ankle and could not do any walking/weight bearing activities. Diane proved to be exactly...

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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
With a decade of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your child. My passion lies in fostering growth and creating a positive impact, which is why I became a caregiver. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, as well as Early Child Development...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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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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Sopio D.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Taiyanna N.

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...

Kate B. says "Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great...

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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of September 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Rahway, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Taryya E.

Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is...

- Tyesha P.

Natalia L.

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...

- Care member

Angel R.

She is very passionate, warm and very caring.

- Bhekinkosi B.

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