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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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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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Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
20 years experience in France and Switzerland in handicap facilities, nursing homes, home health care agencies...
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Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
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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Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
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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Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
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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A Fun Occupational Therapist Looking For A Part-time Job!

New Providence, NJ

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$19/hr
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.
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Passionate About Older Adult Community/memory Care

New Providence, NJ

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$30/hr
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...
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Dependable And Responsible Babysitter/nanny (:

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Child Care Provider / Nanny

Iselin, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

Madison, NJ

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$45/hr
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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Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Riley F!

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
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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Clark, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi. I'm Julia. I'm a retired nurse of 40 yrs experience with children to teen ages and special needs for 15 yrs experience of also worked in a school setting as a para educator/nurse.
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Respite Tech

Union, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Hope. I currently am a Respite Tech working with children and adolescents. I also am a clinical assistant. I have 4 years experience working in education and dealing with children with special needs. I also worked as a special education Teacher Assistant.
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Woodbridge, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a passion for supporting families and providing reliable child care. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to create a safe and positive environment for children to thrive. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method to discuss their...
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Caregiver For Special Needs

Union, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have two years experience babysitting. Great at arts and crafts, helping with homework, love the outdoors and reading books. I can prepare meals and help with light cleaning. I was a caretaker for a woman who is quadriplegic. I was responsible for bathing, dressing, cooking meals, errands, stretching, bathroom, and lifting. I...
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Highland Park, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I love being a caregiver to all ages! I cook and clean as well. I have had experience with special needs such as: autism, dementia, diabetes and a variation of physical handicaps. I prefer to do activities like arts and crafts, puzzles, treasure hunts, story time and outside play verse a lot of screen time. However, I am open to...
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I Am Very Outgoing And Open-minded.

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I worked at a summer recreation camp as a teen and adult counselor for the past 4 years. I have also taught 1st graders CCD for one year. I babysat two 6-year-old twins and a puppy in the past part time 6 hours a day for two months. I also have a special needs sister who I take care of, so I am very used to helping someone eat,...
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  • The average post rate is $19.29/hr as of March 2026

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

Alissa W.

Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly...

- Jonaliza C.

Kens S.

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...

- Ashley G.

Camelia M.

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...

- Michelle M.

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