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Special needs caregivers in Allentown, NJ

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Lori M.


Robbinsville, NJ

$16-31/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced caregiver. I've worked with people of all ages. I currently have a client with Muscular disrophy who I drive and care for his physical needs.

Celine G.


Trenton, NJ

$17-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter And College Student Looking For Part Time Work When Home

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4+ years of experience. I can help with travel and grocery shopping as I have my own car. Just about any needs you have I would be more than willing to provide for to the best of my abilities. I am available everyday at any times! College graduate mostly looking for jobs in my hometown or nearby. I am very energetic,...
Celine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Lisa G.


Robbinsville, NJ

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caretaker

I currently work as an Educational Assistant with Special needs children.
Hello! I have babysat kids from around a few months old to 10 years old. I am an older sibling as well as one of the oldest cousins so I have experience in a lot of different areas when it comes to keeping kids entertained and engaged. Im very reliable and patient when it comes to kids, and I have plenty of experience with...
Kendra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I am a live-out sitter in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. With over five years of experience caring for newborns, toddlers, and primary school children, I am confident that I can provide exceptional care for your little ones. I am also available to help with light housekeeping and meal prep. I am a flexible sitter,...
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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience working with special needs children and 1 year working with neurotypical children as well.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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.

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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs/ Senior Care Services.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Claudia can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"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 to his physical and speech therapy. I can totally recommend Claudia as a caregiver, she always had a smile on...

Lucille B.

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Vishakha K.


Princeton, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny And Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, Are you looking for a trustworthy and loving nanny to care for you precious children? With over 20 years of experience nurturing newborns to young teens, including those with special needs, I'd be delighted to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for your child to thrive! As a dedicated and...
Vishakha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Vickie was absolutely amazing for our young son when he was 1-2 years old. She was in charge of bottle feeding, meal preparation, changing clothes, laundry and so much more. Vickie is remarkable because she not only followed our instructions, but also proactivley...

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Janese A.


Morrisville, PA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny ~ Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Janese. I have worked in a before school program (elementary) and also volunteered in a special needs program from ages five to 17. I have watched ample amounts of children of all ages over the years and have two wonderful children of my own. My daughter has ADHD and a learning disability (patience is a virtue)....
Janese can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Janese is kind, professional, punctual and knowledgable. In a very short period of time, she build an amazing rapport with my dad. She went out of her way and above and beyond to help my family. You would be lucky to have her care for your loved ones. "

Angela N.

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Marisa-jade H.


Levittown, PA

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am 24 years old, with transportation, do not smoke. I am a paraeducator in Levittown for special needs children and have worked with children over the last 5 years. I am also ex military and I am a part time house cleaner! Anymore questions, feel free to message me :)
Marisa-jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Marisa is amazing! She's helped me with housekeeping as well as babysitting, and she's wonderful with both. Punctual, reliable, attentive, and she's great with my dogs too!"

Jessica B.

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Joe W.


Plainsboro, NJ

$15-25/hr

I Am A Great Guy

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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
5.0
"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 Joe's service!!"

Helen P.

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Ashley D.


Fairless Hills, PA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a Certified Medical Assistant who plans on going back to school to become a Nurse. I'm certified in Basic Life Support, First Aid, CPR and AED. I have experience working in various specialty medical offices including Pediatrics, OBGYN, Cardiology and Chiropractic care. I'm currently pregnant and find this work to be...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley is a very mature young lady. She is CPR certified and is a certified medical assistant. She has a very caring nature and loves children. Her passion for helping others is one of the main reasons she plans to get her degree as a Nurse in college. Ashley has...

Laura D.

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Raena F.


Browns Mills, NJ

$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nursing Student Looking To Brighten Your Family :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Raena, I'm a junior nursing student at Marywood University and I'm looking for an enriching way to earn money while helping families and providing thorough childcare. I have grown up as the primary babysitter for friends & family since a young age, which developed my love and passion for childcare. I'm also...
Raena can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Raena was 100% phenomenal with our 2.5 year old son. She was wonderful with him and he warmed up to her right away and is usually very shy. I would highly recommend Raena to anybody looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and friendly babysitter. Thank you so so much...

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Charlene P.


Jackson, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Been Called The Child Whisperer

Hello my name is Charlene I live in Jackson. I have been a nanny for a number of years. I have established wonderful relationships with the children as well as the parents. I have also worked in my family owned day care business which entailed caring for a number of children on a daily basis providing them with a safe loving as...
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Charlene is a wonderful child care provider! She has a warmth and enthusiasm that is infectious. I have a son with mild autism and she is very comfortable with him. She goes out of her way to find ways to communicate and relate to him. She can prepare meals, handle...

Kelly F.

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Nicole B.


Monroe Township, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...

Phillip B.

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Stefanie M.


Monroe Township, NJ

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"

Margo M.

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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr • 16 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Available

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

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...
Barbara can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Barbara is our babysitter and pet sitter and we couldn't be happier. We have a very high energy family with two dogs, two cats and two young children (ages 3 years old and 6 months old) and Barbara always brings a sense of calm to our house. Our dogs are...

Jennifer F.

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Delaney G.


Levittown, PA

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

With over 10 years of experience watching children ranging from age 2 years to special needs adults, I am confident in my ability to take great care of your family. I began working with kids at 12 years old, babysitting children of relatives and neighbors. I moved forward professionally, working in music and academic educational...
5.0
"Delaney is very personable with individuals with special needs. She notices characteristics that others may over look which is what makes her care so impactful."

Samantha U.

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Karen G.


Howell, NJ

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have over two years experience with special needs and over 10 years experience with senior care. I currently care for a 27-year-old young lady with Rett Syndrome part time. She is non verbal and requires help eating, bathing, dressing and toileting. She attends an adult program, music and art class. I am responsible, caring...
5.0
"Karen is working with our 25 year old daughter who has special needs. Karen has embraced this position and is connecting with our daughter beyond our expectations. Karen is punctual, follows through with schedules, has adapted to new situations and a delight to...

Wendy P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allentown, NJ

Sarah O.

5.0

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.

Claudia L.

5.0

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 to his physical and speech therapy. I can totally recommend Claudia as a caregiver, she always had a smile on her face, was punctual, reliable and...

- Lucille B.

Vishakha K.

5.0

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 who is looking for the best caregiver.

- Care member

Janese A.

5.0

Janese is kind, professional, punctual and knowledgable. In a very short period of time, she build an amazing rapport with my dad. She went out of her way and above and beyond to help my family. You would be lucky to have her care for your loved ones.

- Angela N.

Marisa-jade H.

5.0

Marisa is amazing! She's helped me with housekeeping as well as babysitting, and she's wonderful with both. Punctual, reliable, attentive, and she's great with my dogs too!

- Jessica B.

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