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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Maple Shade, NJ

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Maple Shade, NJ

We hired Kylie to watch our two toddlers for a late night shift. It was last minute and she was very quick in responding and doing a quick

Review for Kylie I. by Rachol C.

Apryl is so great with my 11 month old daughter. She has been watching her since she was 3 and a half months old and I couldn’t be more

Review for Apryl P. by Care member

Christina was our unicorn nanny. She is reliable, organized, punctual, honest, and absolutely wonderful with children. I felt very

Review for Christina P. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Maple Shade, NJ

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Kylie I.


Maple Shade, NJ

$15-19/hr

Special Education Certified

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Certified in special education ages 2-14. Attended La Salle university to gain the knowledge to become certified and have had experiences with multiple disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and more.
5.0
"We hired Kylie to watch our two toddlers for a late night shift. It was last minute and she was very quick in responding and doing a quick video interview. She was amazing and I felt so comfortable leaving my little ones with her. She was early and communicated...

Rachol C.

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Jennifer R.


Maple Shade, NJ

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello all, working with individuals with special needs brings with it a host of unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, a few years ago I worked as a one on one aid with kids with Down Syndrome, Development Delayed.. etc. Those children I worked with made every day fulfilling, and I know my work made a positive impact...
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Apryl P.


Maple Shade, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Part-Time Or Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I raised a child of my own, I took in a child and was given legal custody by the State of NJ and raised him from the age of 11 to 16, I have 3 granddaughters and 3 great granddaughters. I spent 4 years caring for a 92-year-old dementia patient until she passed. I also cared for a 6-month-old that I got ready for day care and...
Apryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Apryl is a very nurturing person who truly shows joy in caring for children. She has been caring for my two young daughters in the afternoon for a few weeks now, and it feels like we have known her for a few years. My daughters took to her right away. They...

Jessica N.

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Christina P.


Maple Shade, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurturing Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Fun, energetic, patient, compassionate nanny with 15 years of experience caring for and educating children, including in home nannying for about 8 years. Prior to this, I was working in a daycare facility for 2 years primarily in the infant/toddler room but I have worked with children of all ages. I have experience with multiple...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Christina is wonderful with our two boys (3 & 1.5). They love her and so do we! She even sends us pictures of them playing while we’re away. The boys look forward to doing crafts with her! We would highly recommend Christina!"

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Selena J.


Maple Shade, NJ

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Selena! I've been working with children since my freshman year of high school through babysitting families and volunteering at my local church for VBS and church nursery. I just graduated college this year with a degree in Biblical counseling with a concentration on working with youth. I use to reside in...
Selena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Selena has been a great caregiver to our 2 young children. She takes initiative to plan the day with arts/crafts, outdoor activities, reading/learning tasks and structured/free play. She is professional, always on time and communicates well. The kids look forward...

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Doniqwah G.


Maple Shade, NJ

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Overnight Baby Sitting

Hello my name is Doniqwah and I'm a 27-year-old mother of 2. I've been looking after kids for 10 years, starting with siblings and moving on to neighborhood children. I have experience with newborns to 10 years old. I`m adult and infant CPR certified as well as experienced with children of special needs!
Doniqwah can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kylie I.


Maple Shade, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently 28 years old and have been babysitting since I was 12. I attended University to student Elementary Education, Special Education, and American Studies. I have been in classrooms such as Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, Special Needs 1-4 and 5-8 since 2015. I am currently a Pre School teacher and have 15 children in my...
Kylie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Doniqwah G.


Maple Shade, NJ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Hello my name is Doniqwah and I base my life on working with seniors or the handicapped and mentally delayed and children. I worked for Community Access Unlimited, Bayada and Loving Hands for 7+ years and love what I do. I take pride in every thing I do and make sure that I am the best senior companion and care taker and that I...
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Janelle G.


Philadelphia, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Teacher

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience, working with children aged birth to 17. I have experience working with children with special needs. I am first aid and CPR certified, and I have an Early Childhood degree.
Janelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Janelle was great! Helped my wife with our newborn daughter and 5 y/o son while I was out coaching. She did all the dishes, played with our son while my wife tended to our daughter and even put all my sons toys away that him and my wife played with. My 5 y/o...

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Kaila G.


Voorhees, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kaila. I have caregiving experience for both children and adults, with and without disabilities and/or special needs. I have worked full-time as a nanny, companion/life coach for adults on the autism spectrum, and caretaker for an adult with cerebral palsy. I'm also available for senior care. I enjoy music/concerts, the...
Kaila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I'm physically disabled and I have a spare room in my home that was in serious need of being organized. I checked Care.com to find someone to come over for a couple of hours each week to help me sort through all the clutter. I ended up hiring Kaila and I'm very...

Rocco A.

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Jennifer L.


Philadelphia, PA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and have worked for two and a half years in home health care with a variety of seniors ranging from multiple different special needs I have also worked three years in a long term nursing home for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer. I spent one and a half year in a residential care home for adults...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom. She not only cared for her, she treated her like she was still important"

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Torri P.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr7 yrs exp

Ariel

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Ariel (preferred name) , I am a Junior Secondary English Education Major attending Temple University, to follow my passion for working and changing young people's minds. I have experience with children since the age of 13 with my first job as a teacher's assistant in a learning center. I began to work with special...
Torri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"It's obvious that Ariel has a heart for children and animals! She took such gentle care of our 4-month old daughter -- so attentive and patient as the little one worked through a sleep regression (difficult stuff!). Even with first-time-mom anxiety, Ari gave me a...

Care member

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Anlizar D.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse

I have 10+years of experience as a nurse. Currently I am a geriatric nurse with past experience in pediatric mental health/mental retardation. I have always known that I would be a nurse. It is my joy to serve others with my talents and compassion . I have adult children who have grown into positive and respectful members of the...
5.0
"Thank you Anlizar for always showing up and being reliable when we've needed it most. It's been extremely helpful having a nurse available who goes the extra step to assure we understand doctors orders, medication, and dietary restrictions."

Mike S.

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Kenializ P.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kenializ and I am 27 years old. I currently in the process of trying to earn my RN license. I am working hard to pay for the things I need for school as well as provide for my son as I am a single mother of a special needs child. I am currently attending school full time at night. I am young but I am very hard...
Kenializ can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenializ was very calm and positive with my kids. I would highly recommend."

Yaella A.

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Betsy B.


Philadelphia, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

For over 10 years, I have cared for children as a teacher, tutor, long-term nanny, and a short-term nanny/babysitter. I have experience teaching at a preschool, nannying long-term for families with multiple children, babysitting for children with special needs, and caring for children from diverse backgrounds including English...
Betsy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Betsy is one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She cared for our children with so much patience and love. She helped our family out on short notice, date nights, and some long-term care. I would highly recommend Betsy as a child care provider. She is always...

Jessica C.

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Bradley D.


Riverside, NJ

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

24-year-old RCBC graduate with 8 years of childcare experience, full time Manny with experience ranging from newborns to teens and a background with special needs children. Clean driving record and fully vaccinated
5.0
"Bradley has worked with our 3 boys since September of 2023. He is reliable and punctual. His tasks in our home included picking up children from school, meeting daily buses, feeding the children, and supervising homework and play. Bradley has provided us with the...

Yahaira M.

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Hannah J.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

NOTE: I currently have a full-time nanny position, so I am only accepting one-time evening or weekend jobs. I have two years teaching and tutoring experience. I worked at an after-school program for two years. I have been a nanny since 2021, and have worked with several families. I have experience with kids with behavioral...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is the best, we had the privilege of having her care for our son for a couple of months."

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Nicole C.


Philadelphia, PA

$23-45/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time/ Date Night Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Nicole a recent grad from Colorado State University. A little bit about me, I graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been working as a nanny for 5 years and babysitting for about 4 years. As my time as a nanny, I worked with a variety of families in which each was special in their own...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Nicole was timely, professional and very sweet with our kids. She even kept the house tidy. I would highly recommend her!"

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Natalia W.


Stratford, NJ

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer CareGiver Available

I am 24 years old in a Masters Program for Occupational Therapy and love working with children and enjoy getting experience with children as I plan on becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist once I graduate. I am great with preparing meals for children and trying to keep them active and happy. I also enjoy creating different...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Natalia was our babysitter / nanny from Aug 2020 to Dec 2021. Besides the typical babysitting responsibilities, she also facilitated virtual school, picked up my daughters from school, and helped with homework. She was responsible, caring, honest, communicative,...

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Alicia C.


Somerdale, NJ

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! A little about me; Between my husband & I, we have a blended family with 5 children ranging in the ages of 3-11. We have 2 girls, both 9, & 3 boys, ages 4, 11, and 12. I also have experience with special needs children as my 12-year-old is high functioning autistic. In my free time, I enjoy playing & coaching softball,...
Alicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alicia is one of the very few people I've found that can safely keep watch over my twins and keep them both engaged and happy in fun and educational activities. My girls didn't wanna leave from her home and beg to go back. She's very attentive and cares for kids...

Brandy G.

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Ratings for Maple Shade, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Maple Shade, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.