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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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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
With a decade of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your child. My passion lies in fostering growth and creating a positive impact, which is why I became a caregiver. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, as well as Early Child Development...
Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...
I am a 2nd and 3rd grade special education teacher. I am a fully certified NJ teacher. I also have an Orton Gillingham reading certificate.
I have also worked in a demanding job position (special education setting), where kids are sent out of district due to their functioning levels and their aggressive behaviors. I have a...
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- $18/hr
Hello! My name is Samantha. I'm 27 years old and I am currently a PreK teacher and am in college studying to become a Special education teacher!
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment.
Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible.
I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework,
arts and crafts, and...
I'm Vanessa, I have 16 years experience with kids and Special kids. I had my own Daycare authorized by the child care council of Westchester NY.
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- $25/hr
I'm a responsible and caring babysitter with a passion for creating a safe and enjoyable environment for children. I have paid experience babysitting, and can provide references.
I have my Bachelors degree in psychology and my Masters degree in special education. I currently work during the day as a board certified behavior...
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- $25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Casey and I am 20 years old and a rising junior at Penn State. I will be home from late May to August and would love to help your family out as much as I can. As someone with a lot of childcare experience, I love to be active with kids, do arts & crafts, read/homework, and just be there as a fun companion. I can...
I Love Children And Try My Best To Always Be Having Fun And Making Them Happy!
Westfield, NJ
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- $15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
My name is Bridget and I am a sophomore at the University of Scranton and will be home for a long break starting December 1st. I will be home until January 28th most likely and am available most days to babysit (day or night). I have plenty of experience and have worked with kids for the past 5 years along with being CPR...
I'm looking for part time work, I've been working with children for several years now, from nannying to early education pre school and special needs. I hold a special place in my heart for kids with special needs and always love to show them support and love, assure them that they are so important! I've worked with adolescents...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cared for my bipolar mother through my life. I know how to be caring and patient with people who have a disability.
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- $22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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...
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello Parents!
My name is Aileen and I'm a 27 years old college student. I have years of experience with infants and toddlers (including premature/ children with special needs)
I love spending time outside, going on walks, zoo, museums, arts and crafts! I have references from my previous families and experience with first time...
Care Member says "Really pulled through for me at the last minute"
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- $25/hr
Meal prep
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grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have experience with kids
I was a teacher at Montessori school
I drive, I help with the homework I cook I help around the house.
I also have experience with special needs
Care Member says "Josephina went above and beyond working for my family as a housekeeper. She was an overall life saver for me. She has excellent communication skills,...
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...
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- $15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
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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,...
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
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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."
Meal prep
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grocery shopping
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As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...
Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.64/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Westfield, NJ
Special Needs Caregivers in Westfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 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.
Nancy M.
Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids...
- Whitney F.
Malka S.
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...
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