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Melanie J.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Skillman, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children as a special education paraprofessional over 17 years. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-25 ranging in different special needs. I do mostly babysitting and driving from care. com. I LOVE animals and welcome families with any and all pets! I am a very...
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Melanie J.

Skillman, NJ

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$35/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Melanie! I have over 17 years experience as a special education paraprofessional. I have experience with ages 1-25 including those with special needs. I primarily focus on transportation and babysitting through Care. com. I've work closely with families to manage daily routines, providing childcare and handling...
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Melanie J.

Skillman, NJ

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$15/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
transportation
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children as a special education paraprofessional over 17 years. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-25 ranging in different special needs. I I am open to senior care as well. Primarily I do mostly driving and some babysitting on care. com. I LOVE animals and...
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Sarah O.

Princeton Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 2 years experience working with special needs children and 1 year working with neurotypical children as well.

Lorgia G. says "We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we."

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Pamela K.

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
personal care
respite care
Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...

Staci S. says "Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

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Max H.

Caregiver

Hopewell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Max and I have been fortunate to work along side individuals and their families who are seeking treatment with special needs, mental illness's, addictions, etc. Most of my experience has primarily been with kids, teens, and young adults (mostly all male)! I received my bachelors degree in Social Work from...

Bournelyf C. says "Max worked as a lifeguard at B. Special Camp for several summers. Although his main responsibilities related to the pool and the safety of the campers...

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Claudia L.

Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myslef as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have acquired the...

Lucille B. says "Claudia worked for my husband and I for over two years , coming to our house three times per week to help with medication, bathing and taking my husband...

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Siani R.

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there! My name is Siani (C-ahn-nee), and I've been working with children for about 8 years-and I've loved every minute of it. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Law and Justice and am currently finishing my Master's in Criminal Justice. In addition to my core studies, I've completed numerous early childhood education, childhood...

Care Member says "Siani has helped babysit our infant son on multiple occasions. She is reliable, kind, and has a great way with children. We look forward to having...

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Dee G.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.

Carla P. says "Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in...

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Diana B.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have been working with kids ages 5-21 on the autism spectrum for 7 years now. I am aba and crisis management certified. I also am cpep certified. Now I do private in home behavior therapy through the cpep program. I love working with special needs kids and see how much they improve and learn through me. I had a lot of severe...

Angela C. says "We interviewed Diana, and we are looking forward to working with her for occasional needs and back up care. Her many years of experience with children...

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Marcia F.

Experienced Caregiver 15+ Years Experience

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
respite care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am an experienced caregiver, with over 15 years of experience looking after individuals of all ages. I have previously worked in an elder care facility looking after individuals with dementia, and I've also worked in an adult daycare facility looking after people with special needs. I can assist with daily activities of living...

Adrien U. says "Marcia is one of the sweetest, most reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking caregivers we have come across. We hired Marcia to look after my elderly father...

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Oliva Magnolia M.

Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...

Paul M. says "I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated...

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Claudia L.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I am a mother of a wonderful teenager. I've worked in my country as a teacher and special needs educator for more than seven years. I love to work with kids who have autism, Asperger's and any special needs. I am a caring , loving person who always give my best.
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Barbara B.

Experienced Sitter Available

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...

Sarah S. says "Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very...

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Aditya S.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Currently hold a BS in Biology with a concentration on Health Profession My work experience consist of working with the elderly, individuals with disabilities and Autism with aggressive tendencies. Assisting ages from 4-28 from toileting, feeding, dressing and other hygiene needs. As a student in the health field, the goal is...
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Edna N.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
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Joe W.

I Am A Great Guy

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
I am a retired law enforcement officer for the state of NJ . I have prior CPR training in the past . I am very sociable and get along with people. Feel free to reach out to me anytime. Joe

Helen P. says "Joe was outstanding. I came home to R. my son and he was so happy. He said Joe went above and beyond for him. And talked to him all day. Very happy with...

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Oliva Magnolia M.

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...

Elizabeth T. says "Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a...

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Vishakha K.

Nanny And Sitter

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dear Families, Are you seeking a loving, trustworthy nanny to care for you precious child(ren)? With over 20+ years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including children with special challenges, I provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child(ern) to thrive! As a dedicated and certified nanny...

Care Member says "Vishakha ji is a wonderful person,she took great care of my kid,both me and my kid felt very comfortable with her,I would highly recommend her to anyone...

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Sarah O.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Princeton Junction, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have approximately four years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and dual-diagnoses. I've worked two settings. AFC homes and in-home CLS and Respite care. I absolutely love working with this population. I love that I can learn so many things from these individuals like compassion, understanding,...
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  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of August 2025

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

Sarah O.

We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we.

- Lorgia G.

Pamela K.

Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her

- Staci S.

Max H.

Max worked as a lifeguard at B. Special Camp for several summers. Although his main responsibilities related to the pool and the safety of...

- Bournelyf C.

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