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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South River, NJ

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in South River, NJ

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Rebecca S.


South River, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

5.0

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I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Lisette B.


South River, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been a registered nurse for over 15 years and I have been home with my children for the past 3 years. Currently I am looking to work part time. I worked almost 9 years with newborns in the hospital, 5 years of case management, and almost 2 years in a dialysis clinic over those 15 years. I am reliable, trustworthy,...
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Adeline R.


South River, NJ

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Adeline- Licensed Practical Nurse

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My name is Adeline, I am currently a licensed practical nurse. I have 7 years of experience, this includes in clinics, home care. I administer medication, manage medications, administer feedings via g-tube. I have done some hospice care as well. I have experience with seizure disorders. I currently work as a nurse case manager...
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Solana B.


South River, NJ

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

My Name Is Solana, I Am 19 Just Moved To New Jersey From Maine. Looking For Wonderful Opportunities.

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I was born into a full family, so I'm comfortable around lots of kids. I have experience with special-needs children, I've taken years of culinary class, so I am better able to make and prepare meals. I promise to give the care and respect that your child/children need while under my supervision. I like working with kids...
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Micheal A.


Monroe Township, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

HHA

4.1

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I appreciate the elderly very much. Interested in a HHA position. I have 15 years of experience in the field and I'm very flexible. I also have experience with, bed bound, special needs, Parkinson's, Dementia, hospice care, MS, stroke.
5.0
"Michael is hard-working and honest ! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗"

Reviewed by Care member

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Aicha K.


Piscataway, NJ

$33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I can work with special need kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
5.0
"Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our...

Reviewed by Bisma M.

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Toniann P.


Old Bridge, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I'm a 20-year-old Health Science student at Brookdale Community College. 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...
5.0
"Toniann has exceeded my expectations from the very 1st day we interviewed. She is very mature and can not only relate to children so well, she can hold an adult conversation with ease. Her family background...

Reviewed by Rose F.

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Dee G.


Kendall Park, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through...

Reviewed by Carla P.

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

5.0

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*Childcare sharing* I am a teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my daughter in 2021. I have worked as a daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages, including children with special needs for about 11 years now. I am trained in CPR, first aid, and AED use for every...
5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a...

Reviewed by Phillip B.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

5.0

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Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
5.0
"Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my daughter. My daughter enjoyed play time with Camelia and...

Reviewed by Michelle M.

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Allison A.


South Amboy, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Meet Allison

5.0

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Hello! I am a certified teacher and I currently work in a school district in NJ. I am a kindergarten and first grade special education teacher. I am available for tutoring and babysitting. I have my own transportation and I have extensive experience working with students with special needs! I have been babysitting for over 6...
5.0
"Allison impressed us very much! She showed up early and reviewed our newborn's care plan ahead of time. She was diligent and made sure to keep us updated. She put our minds at ease and we are so thankful for...

Reviewed by Gabriella U.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver And Consultant With Over 20 Years Of Experience

4.5

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I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience with Expectant Mothers, Hospice, Respite care, Rehabbing, Special Needs, Home healthcare and Family support. My superpower is the ability to uplift and support people to have their best quality of life especially when it becomes even more complicated. I understand...
4.0
"Donyel was loving and thoughtful with our children. She played with them both actively and creatively. Our children loved her. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Manjit K.


Old Bridge, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Baby Sitter

5.0

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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...
5.0
"Manjit is very reliable and dependable. She helped with picking and dropping off my 4 year daughter and is good with children as well. "

Reviewed by Ash R.

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Melissa C.


Woodbridge, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after...

Reviewed by Ariya V.

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Jacqueline L.


Piscataway, NJ

$18-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Elderly

5.0

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CHAA certified, more than 20 years experience with caring for senior citizens living with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer, special needs, and disabilities, and hospice.
5.0
"Jackie exceeded our expectations on every level. She was with us for a year. She was skilled, professional and taught us a lot. She understood the best way to approach my husband's care. She kept the mood in...

Reviewed by Barbara Y.

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Sarah H.


East Brunswick, NJ

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver/Babysitter

5.0

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Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 24 years of age & I live in East Brunswick. I have 7 years of experience watching children with special needs. I have lots of compassion & patience. I have worked with children ages 4-9 with Autism (Verbal and Non-Verbal). It takes a lot of courage to have a warm heart for children who have serious...
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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

5.0

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I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend...

Reviewed by Sarah W.

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Donyel H.


North Brunswick, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Let's Learn And Play!

5.0

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Learning and Playing with children has blessed me with the most wonderful memories of all! Teaching a child to express themselves and communicate through music and sign language (ASL) and watching their frustrations ease, are some of the reasons I became a Nanny. I am a Caregiver and Consultant with over 20 years of experience...
5.0
"Donyel was great with my friends daughter. She learnt her personality style quickly and was able to provide interactive care during the time we employed her. We would definitely hire her again!"

Reviewed by Rebecca S.

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Stefanie M.


Monroe Township, NJ

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Reviewed by Margo M.

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Florence L.


Somerset, NJ

$49/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 10 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...
5.0
"Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her consumer's. You literally cannot find a better provider."

Reviewed by Lauren M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South River, NJ

Micheal A.

5.0

Michael cared for my father who had parkinson's for almost 2 years. In that time he never fell and never needed to go to the hospital. I would trust him with my life.

- Care member

Aicha K.

5.0

Aicha is the nanny we always wanted and we're looking for! She's proactive and comes up with ideas to entertain my 2 year old. She's highly dependable and we feel extremely safe with her taking care of our daughter. Highly recommend!

- Bisma M.

Toniann P.

5.0

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 daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging and i highly recommend her for any...

- Julie E.

Dee G.

5.0

Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently.

- Carla P.

Nicole B.

5.0

Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in conversation and was super patient...

- Phillip B.

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