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Rukayat O.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator, special needs caregiver

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Am humble, respectful, compassionate I am so passionate about others' needs, and I love to make them happy regardless of their disability. I'm looking for a job that doesn't seem like a job. Am so family oriented, so I want to feel at home giving love and care while receiving. One thing you should know about me is that I am...

Care Member says "Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job "

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Sarah M.

Enthusiastic And Supportive Caretaker Looking To Help.

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Need help with your little ones or around the house? My schedule is flexible during the day Mon-Fri. for Summer and beyond. I have over 10 years of childcare and household management experience. I am looking to lend an extra set of hands during daytime hours while the children I usually care for are in school/camp. I have a...

Linda L. says "So glad to have found Sarah through Care.com!"

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Zorel M.

Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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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
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 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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Sarah M.

Special Needs Experienced Help

Chatham, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of childcare and household management experience. I am looking to lend an extra set of hands during daytime hours while the children I usually care for are in school/camp. I have a specialized background in caring for children with special needs and am currently enrolled at Rutgers for Psychology. I have...
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Dee J.

Special Needs Caregiver. Certified Nursing Assistant.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver. CNA Hello! My name is Dee and I am a dedicated and compassionate special needs caregiver w/ 6 plus years of experience in this field. I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping clients live fulfilling lives. Adults and children with physical, intellectual, and...

Diana H. says "Dee has been with us for 7 weeks while our regular aid is away. She is professional and very dependable; always attentive and willing to change with the...

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm a social work with 10+ experience in the field. 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

Ashley G. says "Kens is by far the best care taker we have ever worked with. He is patient, kind, and very knowledgeable with his work. He makes sure to put his clients...

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Joanna F.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially infants! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain...

Diane M. says "Joanna is highly dependable and brings experience, intelligence, and gentle loving care to your child. She's fun, creative and a great teacher. As an...

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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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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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Tamara G.

Special Needs Childcare Provider, Coach And Educator

Montclair, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! I am a special needs childcare provider with over 10 years of hands on experience working alongside parents, guardians, teachers and therapists to help enrich each of my client's lives. I have a bachelors degree in theatre arts. I specialize in emotional care, nurturing, and using arts and crafts, performing arts and the...
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Aileen B.

Newark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello Parents! My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs) I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...

Care Member says "Really pulled through for me at the last minute"

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Rondene Y.

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...

Kris M. says "Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than...

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Lyn C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
I am a caregiver, educator and a positive supporter that is compassionate about people. As a mother of 3 boys, one which had complications and delays, I've learned to understand on how to care for children with different situations.
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Melissa J.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 16 years in the field, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and calm nature allows me to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and supported. I am also creative and imaginative, always finding fun and educational...

Care Member says "Melissa is the most wonderful sitter we’ve ever had. She is so warm, caring, and engaged with our daughter. Her #1 priority is safety and I’ve always...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Joanna F.

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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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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Jubilee R.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
2 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Jubilee a rising senior at Rutgers University Newark. I have three years of experience taking care of my cousin. He is a high functioning high school boy on the Autism spectrum. In regards to asthma, allergies and other delays I deal with them on a daily basis. I am an energetic, kind, adaptable, always...

Debra M. says "Jubilee is a pleasure to work with. She's caring, personable, respectful and good with our 22 year old special needs son. He really enjoys spending time...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.70/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Union, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rukayat O.

Very devoted and professional. Passionate about her job

- Care member

Sarah M.

So glad to have found Sarah through Care.com!

- Linda L.

Zorel M.

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the...

- Steven W.

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