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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Kens S.

Supportive Role Model

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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!...

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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Aislinn B.

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am an upcoming senior heading into my final semester at Rutgers University. I have over 5 years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am currently looking for nanny work around the New Brunswick area starting in...

Natalie Y. says "Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter...

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Josefina A.

Special Needs

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with people with dementia, diabetes, párkinson, back surgery, hight blood pressure, patient in hospice 95 years old, feeling, administering medications Assist my patients in the bathroom I take them to doctors appointments and I cook for them Encourage my patients to walk and continue practicing...
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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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Katherine B.

Child Care Provider

South Bound Brook, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$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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Amanda F.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Jayde W.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...

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Zviad G.

Trusted, Friendly And Understanding Companion

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Empathy, patience, kindness and respect - that's what you can get from me. I am understanding of different client's needs. Communication skills, ability to manage the situation easily helps me to make my client happier and comfortable.

Care Member says "Zuka is very nice person. His attitude and friendly spirit is always helpful to handle things easier. He is punctual, responsible and funny...

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Katherine B.

South Bound Brook, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...

Care Member says "Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Lily D.

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
Hi my name is Lily and I'm a college student at Salisbury University. I'm looking for a job where I can help and take care of somewhere. I want to build a relationship and not just work for you because it's my job. I'm very outgoing and can help with anything. I am also very organized and love to go out and hang out.
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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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!
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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Tiffany W.

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Dorothy B.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Dorothy I have medical assistant certification from Sanford Brown Institute and also some sonography experience great knowledge of human anatomy and holistic medicine if I meet your requirements please do not hesitate to contact me thank you and have great day
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.17/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 Scotch Plains, NJ

Special Needs Caregivers in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 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.

Nicole S.

I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone.

- Ashley W.

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.

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