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Stephanie D.

Special Needs Caregiver

Franklin Park, NJ

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$19/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a trained teacher who have completed a degree in Special Education. I have taught in the school setting for over 18 years and in an inclusive classroom with students with special needs for over 5 years. I have also had experience as a caregiver. I believe that the skills I have gained from these two professions as well as...
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Pamela K.

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
dementia
personal care
home modification
Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...

Staci S. says "Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

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Diana B.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have been working with kids ages 5-21 on the autism spectrum for 7 years now. I am aba and crisis management certified. I also am cpep certified. Now I do private in home behavior therapy through the cpep program. I love working with special needs kids and see how much they improve and learn through me. I had a lot of severe...

Angela C. says "We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children...

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Edna N.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
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Gina D.

Full Time Nanny

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.

Eric P. says "We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I...

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Katherine B.

Child Care Provider

South Bound Brook, NJ

3.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience taking care of special needs individuals, children as well as some senior care over the last 20 years. I have experience taking of a special needs child with Downs syndrome for over a year and was a full time nanny for a toddler with special needs who was born 10 weeks premature and has hydrocephaly and...
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Jenna D.

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...

Angie H. says "Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and...

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Matthew S.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...

Falguni B. says "Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of...

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Stefanie M.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Margo M. says "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...

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Barbara B.

Experienced Sitter Available

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...

Sarah S. says "Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very...

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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...

Care Member says "Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely...

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Aditya S.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Currently hold a BS in Biology with a concentration on Health Profession My work experience consist of working with the elderly, individuals with disabilities and Autism with aggressive tendencies. Assisting ages from 4-28 from toileting, feeding, dressing and other hygiene needs. As a student in the health field, the goal is...
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Oliva Magnolia M.

Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...

Paul M. says "I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated...

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Joe W.

I Am A Great Guy

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
I am a retired law enforcement officer for the state of NJ . I have prior CPR training in the past . I am very sociable and get along with people. Feel free to reach out to me anytime. Joe

Helen P. says "Joe was outstanding. I came home to R. my son and he was so happy. He said Joe went above and beyond for him. And talked to him all day. Very happy with...

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Aislinn B.

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...

Natalie Y. says "Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter...

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Oliva Magnolia M.

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...

Elizabeth T. says "Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a...

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Keri D.

Child Care Provider

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.

Stacey And Joe B. says "wonderful and great with our son"

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Katherine B.

South Bound Brook, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...

Care Member says "Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "

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Vishakha K.

Nanny And Sitter

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dear Families, Are you seeking a loving, trustworthy nanny to care for you precious child(ren)? With over 20+ years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including children with special challenges, I provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child(ern) to thrive! As a dedicated and certified nanny...

Care Member says "Vishakha ji is a wonderful person,she took great care of my kid,both me and my kid felt very comfortable with her,I would highly recommend her to anyone...

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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Alyssa! I'm a fun and super caring person that enjoys working with people of all ages. I have worked for many families that have children with disabilities along with adults and special needs aftercare programs. Looking forward to chatting with you!
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  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Pamela K.

Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her

- Staci S.

Diana B.

We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience...

- Angela C.

Gina D.

We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her...

- Eric P.

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