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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

Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!

Review for Damara B. by Care member

Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver.…

Review for Melissa H. by Andrew P.

Asia came for a visit and was full of energy. She interacted with my daughter and within minutes was having a great time with her. Asia has…

Review for Asia H. by Ceylan T.

Special needs caregivers in Maple Shade, NJ

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Damara B.


Philadelphia, PA

$17/hr • 9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Damara. I have 10 years of experience working with children of different ages and personalities. I see the value in being a good role model and meet each kids special needs. I have worked in kindergarten, elementary school and been a par professional. I love working with children and see them grow and be a part of...
5.0
"Damara was excellent last minute, took good care of my 12-yr old autistic and highly energetic son. Happy hiring her again!"

Care member

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Melissa H.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr • 18 yrs exp

Caregiver/MA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught. I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old. I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Melissa is a very compassionate caregiver who attends to patients every day needs. She was known as the best companion and friend to the patients she worked with. There will always be a place with my company for Melissa."

Theresa G.

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Asia H.


Philadelphia, PA

$23/hr • 3 yrs exp

Paraprofessional 03-2023-01-2024 Daycare Assistant 04-2022-01-2023 Nanny 01-2022-07-2023

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am a 19-year-old babysitter trying to find a full time job. Anydays work for me, preferably 7am-5 p.m. but I am VERY flexible. I would prefer to use the families nanny car, I have a clean driving record and is licensed. I am asking for $22-27 an hour depending on the families number of children and the workload...
Asia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Asia is an excellent person & loves my daughter so much. Sad that we moved away we will miss her!"

Care member

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Catherine M.


Philadelphia, PA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Positive, Fun And Caring Companion

Hello, I welcome you to message me after you have read my profile and after all parties have agreed to hire a caretaker. Hello! I am a former Special Education Teacher with experience in a multiple disability classroom for children ages 5 through 18. I also have 5 Years Experience with Senior Citizens who need companionship,...
5.0
"Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude promotes a positive atmosphere."

Padraic A.

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Molly H.


Philadelphia, PA

$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring, Fun Sitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Molly. I have 6+ years of experience caring for children and infants including ages 2 months to 14 years. When caring for children, I enjoy sharing my love of crafting and spending time outside, and with infants facilitating development with tummy time, reading books, and other enriching activities. For the...
Molly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly is wonderful with our 11 month old daughter! We are so happy to have found her! She is punctual, kind, dependable, and mature. We feel very comfortable having her in our home."

Kerry M.

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Rusmery P.


Philadelphia, PA

$30/hr • 16 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with 16 years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives and supporting families. My calm and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for kids to thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am comfortable enforcing household rules. My skills include First Aid and...
Rusmery can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rusmery has been our nanny for the last 2+ years. My two boys (now 4 and 7) adore her! She has done an amazing job navigating our two-home family. She has always done an excellent job of keeping the boys entertained, yet I always arrive home to a perfectly tidy...

Keiran R.

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Patricia W.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mom of 7 Grown Children Available To Be Your Child Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of seven grown children. I am currently finishing my nursing degree part time. Taking care of others is my passion and there's nothing else I would rather do. I have been raising and taking care of children for over 30 years and also helping with my 3 grandchildren including 1 grandson with special needs. I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a very caring person and takes her responsibility as if it was her own family that she is caring for. When in her care whether it be mature adults or children their needs are her number one priority at all times. She is patient and understanding in being a...

Beverly L.

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Tara Y.


Philadelphia, PA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Available: 1 week, Aug 26-30 1 Week, Sept 30-Oct 4 Hi! My name is Tara! I'm a 4th year medical student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine looking to babysit when I'm not working in the hospital. I have 10+ years of nannying/in home caregiving experience. I have a reliable car for transportation and a clean driving...
Tara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tara helped us this summer with our 2 girls and she was a delight. Always punctual, responsible and super attentive to our children. We knew when we left the house the kids were in good hands. We will definitely using her again. "

Meredith G.

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Jessica O.


Philadelphia, PA

$18-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am certified and licensed Occupational Therapist and graduate of Thomas Jefferson University. I currently live in Souderton, PA, and am looking for a part time or full time caregiving/nannying position. I have experience working for families in the Philadelphia area over the past six years as a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jess has been quite adaptable and friendly with our 1.5 year old. We can always count on her to arrive on time and remain flexible to our child's needs. Jess is a joy to have a part of our lives and we enjoy the time we have with her while she transitions into the...

James S.

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Irene H.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Patience is my Virtue... I am highly adaptable, love caring for those with special needs, and ready to begin helping a new family...
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Julia B.


Marlton, NJ

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Julia! I am an experienced, energetic, and responsible nanny. I'm currently a dietetic student with a minor in psychology at the University of Alabama online. I have 8 years of paid babysitting experience with newborns to teens, multiples up to 5, children with special needs, and much more. I have been a full time nanny...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"The kids loved her! Very sweet and keeps them entertained."

Mary S.

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Elin W.


Marlton, NJ

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Elin W. Professional Nanny/ Career Nanny As a dedicated and compassionate nanny/career nanny with 16 years of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children. I specialize in caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids, and understand the unique needs and...
Elin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elin was a terrific babysitter. She was reliable and responsible in handling pick up from camp, preparing dinner and having fun with my daughter. I always knew she was in good hands. I highly recommend her."

Jeanne N.

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Medina I.


Philadelphia, PA

$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part Time/ Full Time Nanny & Babysitter Available!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

When I became a nanny in college I never knew it would change my life the way it has. Working with children is not only my career choice but it's my passion. From being an after school turor, to caring for children with special needs, I have succeeded in teaching as well as learning from children in a way I didn't know was...
Medina can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Medina is a wonderful caregiver. She is very dependable. Always punctual. We trust her implicitly with our daughter. We should also mention that our daughter loves Medina which says so much."

Sarah B.

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Jessica B.


Marlton, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jessica and I have a Bachelor degree in elementary education. I have watched numerous of kids from babies to teens. I have also been a full time nanny and live in nanny. I can also do extra things needed like meal prep, laundry, groceries, bathing kids, walking the dog or any errands that need to be done like pick up...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica arrived on time, was professional, and gave our little one lots of love & attention! She clearly has a passion for childcare and takes a lot of initiative while babysitting. Look forward to her sitting again!"

Care member

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Chloe K.


Mount Laurel, NJ

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been babysitting for about 8 years. I've watched children of all different ages. I've watched an infants as young as 3 months old and individuals as old as a 17 years old with special needs. I also have experience as a travel nanny caring for up to 6 children. I am currently a full time multiple disabilities, special...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Chloe. She was punctual, reliable, and took excellent care of my son with special needs. She had a wonderful way to engage my son in meaningful activities. We are going to miss her."

Angela D.

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Roxanne D.


Riverside, NJ

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Roxanne. I am a trustworthy and reliable hard worker with profound organization skills. I take pride in all I do and would love to be of service to you. I would be elated to speak with you further regarding your needs and how I can be of assistance to you. I look forward to hearing from you soon, Roxanne.
5.0
"Roxanne is undoubtedly the best caretaker my child has ever received. She was actually quite an asset to our entire home. The level of patience this woman acquires is uncanny. We were initially very impressed with her calm demeanor as she took on challenges with...

Alisha S.

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Carly A.


Magnolia, NJ

$30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Ready To Give Your Child Quality Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, energetic, and loving I have experience working in daycares, preschools, and special need schools (elementary to middle school). In my spare time, I like to go hiking with my puppy.
5.0
"Carly covered a date night for us and was great with our kids (6 and 8)"

Care member

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Erica S.


Riverside, NJ

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Erica and I have been working with children all my life. I've worked at a few different day cares including ages from infant to 12 years of age. I'm very experienced all around with children especially emotionally, and fulfill a special bond with any child that comes into my life. I've worked with kids with...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We were looking for a part time nanny and interviewed Erica in person. We really liked her and would have loved to have her as our nanny, but she was swept up by another family. While searching for another nanny, she kindly agreed to watch our two girls ages 3...

Inna C.

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Nikesha C.


Philadelphia, PA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Prefer At My Home

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

If you are looking for a caregiver full-time, part-time, temporary or occasionally, I am very qualified in the position for I've been working in the child care field for 20+ plus years. I worked for a school for the deaf where I held the position as Behavioral Specialist for special needs children for 10 years before I become a...
5.0
"Nikesha watched my three young children for over two years. We even moved and still drove well out of our way so that the kids could still be watched by Nikesha. She always planned activities and was so kind with my kids. My kids still talk about her and text her...

Faith H.

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Jae L.


Philadelphia, PA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 46 families in your neighborhood

So you're doing one of the hardest things of your life right now! Passing your most precious prizes off to a stranger to support your family and lifestyle is tuff. I understand. That's why I'm here to save the day! For over 10 years I've cared for children from newborns to teenagers, with and without special needs. I assist...
Jae can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Professional and very friendly. My daughter likes playing with her. "

Zehao C.

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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.