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Cynthia T.

Compassionate Care Giver

South Plainfield, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi. I'm a people person. Very nurturing and compassionate Let me help with your loved ones while you take a break, do errands, whatever you need. I am available Saturday and Sunday. Very reliable. Thank you
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Megan O.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
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Katie H.

Teacher/Tutor/Caregiver Available

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have a great enthusiasm and energetic attitude when teaching and working with children. In my classroom, I have implemented a positive and kind classroom environment that enables all students to develop and reach their full learning potential. I enjoy helping others and motivating them to become the best they can be!
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Megan O.

South Plainfield, NJ

from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
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Cathy P.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$21/hr
14 years experience
Transportation
respite care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bio I am a hardworking woman and devoted single parent with over 14 years of experience in healthcare and transportation. Since 2010, I have worked as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in New York, providing compassionate care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I also hold a CDL-B...
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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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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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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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.

Heidi C. says "As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I...

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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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
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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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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Jayde W.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
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...

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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Kelly R.

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$49/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Nurturing young minds is my passion. With seven years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and thoughtful care to every interaction. My graduate degree complements my Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development coursework, providing a strong foundation for fostering...

Care Member says "We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours,...

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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...

Care Member says "Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all...

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Eunice D.

Full Category Giver

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Is my pleasure to help those in need of help all field that is looking after their children and also laundry help maintaining clean kitchen and bath living rooms and all house chores. I am a New Jersey certified home health aide and a medication aide for seniors.

Audrey A. says "Eunice is very patient and careful with clients "

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Matthew S.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...

Falguni B. says "Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.80/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in South Plainfield, NJ

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

Katherine B.

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...

- Care member

Natalia L.

Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being...

- Care member

Alissa W.

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

- Jonaliza C.

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