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Shannon G.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher. I work in CS and teach a self-contained class for children with autism. I'm the director of this special Ed department in my building, and I love what I do. I am off in the summer and I'm looking for part-time opportunities.
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Karyn C.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$20/hr
I have years of hands-on experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences through both my professional work and personal life. I currently work in special education with preschool and K-2 students, and I've also been actively involved in helping care for my twin nephews, who are both highly autistic,...
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Emilee D.

Caring & Passionate Part Time Caregiver Available

Oaklyn, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Throughout my whole life I have been active with the children in the special education classes starting in fifth grade until I graduated high school! For the past two years I have worked hands on with children with Autism in Audubon, NJ. During my time there I assisted with a summer camp that was open for children with special...
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Karyn C.

Oaklyn, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Karyn! I'm a mom, educator, and experienced childcare provider who truly enjoys working with children. I currently work in elementary education and have a lot of experience supporting neurodivergent children, children with special needs, twins, and busy families who could use an extra set of hands. Families describe me...
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Ashlyn K.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a passion for working with children of all abilities. I have several years of experience providing care for children with special needs, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental disorders. I am dedicated to creating a safe,...

Care Member says "Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend. "

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Emily C.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I'm Emily. For the past 15 years, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, first as a nanny and now as a pediatric physical therapist. I hold a doctoral degree in physical therapy along with certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training. I'm comfortable caring for up to 4 children and have...

Liz C. says "Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her. Would hire again!"

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Jae L.

Fun Loving And Responsible Caregiver

Philadelphia, PA

4.7(1)
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$22/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Jae did a great job when we needed an out of town one time sitter in a pinch! So glad we were able to count on her. "

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Dora S.

Special Needs Care

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
You will find that I am honest, dependable, punctual, kind, patient, compassionate, and have a warm personality. I have always enjoyed a professional that involves making everyday life better for people. I like listening to people talk about their life experiences and accomplishments. I have been on Care. com since 2007 and have...

Marilyn B. says "Dora did a 1 month overnight care role for my elderly mother three times a week. She was lovely to interact with, kind, compassionate, communicative,...

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Marchei Q.

Responsible, Caring, Bilingual Nanny

Blackwood, NJ

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello everyone. I am Marchei, I am 31 years old and a loving mother of a 11-year-old girl. I have worked with kids with autism and special needs. I am also certified by the American Heart Association CPR, first aid, and emergency care. I love activities, the outdoors, table games, arts and crafts, learning through play,...

Jennifer T. says "Marchei is not a simple nanny. She is the best person who cared for both my children who are 2 and 3 years old. I would even say that she is better than...

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Tammy J.

Limited Part-time & Date Nights

Philadelphia, PA

4.9(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Available for limited part-time, date nights and potential backup care! Please message me directly as I do not book thru this site without talking to the parents first for safety reasons! I have over 25 years of experience working directly with child development as a private nanny! Over the last 12 years I have specifically...

Brittany G. says "Tammy has been a truly exceptional nanny for our daughter. She's been with us during a very important stage of development (5 months - present at 13...

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Angelica K.

Personal Care Assistant: Available Weekends Only: Every Sat & Every Other Sun

Darby, PA

5.0(1)
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$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Currently working with Autistic teenager with tuberous sclerosis have been his aide for 3 yrs and am seeking weekend work on my days off

Karen G. says "She is awesome and such a caring person!!! I am so grateful to have her. She is a gem"

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Hannah J.

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
NOTE: Not currently accepting new 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 issues, kids with special needs, and kids from different cultural and...

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

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Towana M.

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...

Care Member says "I had a rental property occupied by a woman who grew elderly during her many years of residence. The occupant's daughter hired Towana for senior home...

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Katie M.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am not taking new clients at this time and will update my availability as new openings are available. Registered Occupational Therapist I have experience caring for individuals from 3 months to 80+ years old, including children/adolescents with developmental disabilities, adults/elderly with physical, developmental, and...

Chris H. says "Katie worked with us for a year providing personal care assistance to our son who has Cerebral Palsy, and who uses a power wheelchair and augmentative...

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Maryanne S.

Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages

Blackwood, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been in childcare for over 20 years. Experienced in all aspects of childcare including special needs of all ages from infant to school age. Ihave an abundance of energy. Love to sing, dance and do crafts with the children. I have worked in school settings to in home and daycare. I treat all my children as if they were my...

Mary M. says "Maryanne became my mothers companion/caregiver in June 2023, but she also became my mothers friend as well as mine. She is very compassionate, trustworthy...

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Alexis D.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...

Hilary M. says "Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to...

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Irene H.

Experience, With Mental Illness, Dementia, Diabetes

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Joy M.

Childcare Provider And Nurture Caregiver.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Joy! I'm a full-time Personal Care Assistant and Behavioral Health Technician with over 25 years of experience caring for children, including those with special needs. I've raised my own kids and love supporting children who are non-verbal, autistic, or have developmental and behavioral challenges. I'm CPR Instructor...

Katrina C. says "Joy is awesome!! She worked with my son for a few yrs and when I tell you she's the best she's the best!! Professional and dependable. Kids love her. Joy...

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Andrea L.

Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Andrea. I was born to be a caretaker. A caretaker who is kind, caring, respectful and loves listening to stories. I care for children and adults. I have way more experience than most with a very warm bedside manner. Take a look at all reviews from childcare, special needs and senior care to see the care I...

John B. says "Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with...

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Catherine M.

Super Positive, Fun And Caring Companion

Philadelphia, PA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
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,...

Padraic A. says "Cathy is a natural leader and is compassionate and attentive to others needs, her leadership motivates others around her while her professional attitude...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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

Ashlyn K.

Ashlyn was excellent with our 11-month old. She was on time, kind, and patient! Would highly recommend.

- Care member

Emily C.

Emily was great! Helped me out with a Friday night last minute, was on time and my 18 month old daughter was perfectly content with her....

- Liz C.

Jae L.

Jae did a great job when we needed an out of town one time sitter in a pinch! So glad we were able to count on her.

- Care member

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