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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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...
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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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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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...
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off.
Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....
Naja K. says "Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and...
20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
travel
With over 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity.
I'm...
Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...
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!
I'm a social worker with 10+ experience in the field. I have a Masters and is in the process of being licensed. 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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4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...
Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...
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2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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I've been babysitting for over 20 years! I'm also an occupational therapist, and I've worked at several schools with children from the ages of 2 to 18. I have a lot of experience working with children with special needs.
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
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I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience providing high-quality care to clients of all ages, including seniors and individuals with special needs. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, medication reminders, and emotional support, I am committed to creating a safe,...
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3 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
I have 3 years of experience with home care (specifically with older adults with dementia). I am an occupational therapist and currently work in a nursing home as well as a school for kids with special needs. I have experience working with people with different types of dementia, MS, autism, etc. I love incorporating music into...
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hi, I'm Ivan--an experienced caregiver with a strong healthcare background in CNA, hospice, and MRI aide work, now applying those skills to childcare. I've cared for children from toddlers to teens, providing safe, patient, and nurturing support. My skills include meal prep, school drop-offs/pickups, homework help, tutoring,...
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5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi ! my name is Kayla and I bring over 5 years of personal hands-on childcare experience! Both as a full time nanny and teachers assistant in daycare, i've had the please of working with children between infancy and elementary. I have worked in professional daycare settings, caring for multiple children at one time then further...
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a experienced loving childcare provider, and mother having 20 years of experience, not including raising my own two children (now 23 and 25 years old). Caring for and teaching children has always been my passion. I treat every child as if they were my own. I have worked as a nanny for multiple families, staying with each...
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8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
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Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
Hello I am currently a graduate student in dental school. I love teeth and love to make people smile! I have flexible hours with school and am looking to do some work on the side. I have volunteered numerous hours in nursing homes, special needs camps, homeless shelters and animal shelters. I was also a dental assistant for...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hey my name is Rebecca but most people call me Becky! I'm 25 years old and I love kids. A little bit about my self, I was a dedicated student athlete in high school. I have about 10 years of babysitting experience, volunteering at numerous special needs programs gave me 5-6 years experience with kids with disabilities.
I am a...
Hi! My names Riley F, I have recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in psychology along a minor in education. I am now continuing my education at Rutgers in their MSW program. I have been nannying/babysitting for 8+ years with families of 3+ children. I also have experience working with children with...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ
Special Needs Caregivers in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Melissa C.
Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children;...
- Ariya V.
Alissa W.
Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly...
- Jonaliza C.
Jayde W.
Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came...
- Naja K.
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