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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
$16/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am a current Rutgers University student. I have over five 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 a theatre major and love singing, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities. Children are my passion and I...

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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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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Dee G.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Aditya S.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$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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Amanda F.

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...

Care Member says "Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired her for 5...

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Katherine B.

South Bound Brook, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Jayde W.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Lisa S.

Certified Elementary & Special Ed Teacher Available For The Summer/Part Time School Year

Raritan, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am available evenings after 4 p.m. and weekends. I'm also available for overnights and weekends/weeks. Below, you will find a little about me. I look forward to chatting as soon as you're able so you can get to know me better. I look forward to hearing from you and talking about how I can accommodate you and your...

Andrea G. says "Lisa is a wonderful person; very friendly and great with children."

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Oliva Magnolia M.

Senior Care

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal 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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Michelle R.

Encourages Laughter

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
My motto is there is always something to smile and laugh about. I have worked with many types of people while working on an ambulance for the last 10 years. I have been trained in emergency medical situations and continue my education through courses yearly. I feel that working with people in any aspect comes down to one thing,...

Brigid F. says "Michelle is extremely reliable, friendly and honest! She would be an asset to any family, she's wonderful with children to the elderly, and everyone in...

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Jenna D.

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...

Angie H. says "Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and...

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Tamar T.

Tamar

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
For the past several years (2015-current) I have been working as a caretaker for senior citizens in their homes. The job entails: cooking, dressing, baking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and keeping my clients company. Also I play piano and make some craft decorations. My past clients had enjoyed listening to me playing piano. It...
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Gina D.

Full Time Nanny

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.

Eric P. says "We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great. I...

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Yuny Z.

Special Care

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love to take care of special children because for me there is no difference. They are very smart and intelligent people.

Helder M. says "I am here to recommend Yuny as a responsible and warm hearted caretaker. Yuny has worked for me for one month, I had to let her go, for at that time I...

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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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Alyssa T.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...

Care Member says "Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely...

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Melanie Y.

Sayreville, NJ

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I worked with children throughout my high school and college education, primarily through my experience working as a swim instructor for 3 years. Experience with children ages 3-15 including children with special needs. I also babysat frequently.
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Tamirah T.

North Brunswick, NJ

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
Hello Everyone I've been a home health aid for 3+ years I worked in nursing homes, children with special needs, hospital hospice. I have open availability and can be flexible when needed. Im excited to put my PCA in full effect! Hope to hear from you any questions any questions feel free to message me at anytime. THANK YOU!
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Michelle C.

Summer Assitance

Somerville, NJ

from
$18/hr
I am a friendly, hardworking and dedicated babysitter. I currently work as a school psychologist and behaviorist in a Bergen County school. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and love working with kids! I am looking for a summer job and occasional date night babysitting. I have a clean driving record, I do not smoke,...
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Lauren S.

35 Yr Old Professional With Experience Caring For Type 1 Diabetes, special needs caregiver

Somerville, NJ

from
$30/hr
4 years experience
35 yr old professional in Somerville. Have open availability due to a recent layoff. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through high school, and nannied during college. Have continued to babysit on and off depending on the demands of my full time job. I've always loved children and prefer the contrast of...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.76/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Somerset, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Aislinn B.

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...

- Natalie Y.

Dee G.

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...

- Carla P.

Amanda F.

Amanda was fantastic. She was reliable, on time, and extremely knowledgeable and experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. We hired...

- Care member

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