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Find special needs caregivers in Lawrence Township, NJ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lawrence Township, NJ

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lawrence Township, NJ

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Siani R.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$22/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Siani, pronounced (C-ahn-nee) and I've been working with children for about 8 years now and I have enjoyed it every step of the way. I was originally enrolled in an early childhood degree program and have taken several courses involving early childhood education and care. I've worked with children 6-weeks to...
Siani can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was amazing with our children and was great with communication."

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Marcia F.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver 15+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Marcia can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, respite care, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 after he returned from an in-patient rehab stay and required extra care. From the moment I spoke with Marcia,...

Adrien U.

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Jordan B.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Seeking Support For My Special Needs Son

Hello! This is for any childcare providers/nurses that may come across my page. I am seeking assistance for my son who is special needs. All of the skills listed here is what I am looking for and applies to my son. I am not a registered nurse but rather I am seeking someone who is trained to work with children with special...
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Desiree H.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Those Who Need Help

Hello, I'm Desiree! Jack of all trades. I've worked in the nursing field for 9 years as a nursing assistant on many different units and have much experience in caring for your loved with care, respect, and honesty. Dignity is a word that should be respected and consideration. I treat you as you want to be treated, bring my...
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Margot S.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$45-50/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Caregiver

I currently teach special needs students K-12 in Princeton, NJ. I have 12 years of experience in education.
Hi, My name is Jo-Anne, I'm a RN who loves working with people one on one and have experience caring for individuals for Autism. Please fill free to contact me to discuss your care needs. Thank You
I am very good with infants and smaller children. I have an autistic 8-year-old brother and an autistic teenage brother so I can handle special Ed children as well. My mother works for infection control so I am skilled in medical care and certified in first aid. I have been a Girl Scout for almost 14 years now volunteering with...
Hello! My name is khadija and I am originally from Morocco. I moved to the US in 2004. I speak Arabic fluently. I am a nursing assistant certified . I have years of extensive experience with children of all ages and disabilities. I am excited to be able to reconnect with children as mine have grown up so fast! I love playing...
Hello, I'm a mature woman with a 28-year-old son. My son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at a young age, though he exhibited signs, including significant sensory issues, from when he was only 1 to 2 years of age. I would love to meet with you to discuss exactly what you are looking for in a care provider, and how my...
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Margot S.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Caregiver

I have over 12 years of experience in education and currently teach special needs English, Math, ESL and Study Skills grades K-12 in Princeton, NJ.
Margot can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Marcia F.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am an experienced child caregiver, with three grown children and nine grandkids of my own. I have previously worked as a nanny for families, and I've also worked in an adult daycare facility looking after people with special needs. I'm happy to do all the usual things involved with childcare including preparing and serving...
Marcia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jordana F.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have not only had the blessings of several, wonderful pets but also two nephews, two twin nieces, and two great nieces! These six people and pets have been the hallmarks of my life. As we all know, it is the entire village that rears the child. Every person brings something unique for the child to grow. I have been hired by 5...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

37 years working in a daycare setting, where I had experience with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The daycare closed in September 2022 and I am currently working full time as a one on one assistant with special needs children. I absolutely love working with children of all ages!
Doreen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Doreen is AMAZING. She cared for my son when he was in daycare and I’ve never trusted someone outside my family like I trusted her. Definitely recommend hiring her! "

Kiara J.

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Diana B.


Plainsboro, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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...
5.0
"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 with behavioral challenges (my daughter has SPD) show through in the concrete examples and her confidence during...

Angela C.

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Sarah O.


Princeton Junction, NJ

$18-20/hr3 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,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jordyn and I have worked with special needs children since my freshman year of high school! I've volunteered with the ESY program from kids aged pre-K to 1st grade and also in the longview program with adults with special needs. My passion is working with the special needs community. I have a best friend with down...
5.0
"Jordyn is super passionate about the special needs community. Her main goal is to be sure the kids are safe and happy. She is one the first sitters that made my child feel accepted. God Bless this wonderful girl."

Ann P.

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Theresa E.


Levittown, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time/part Time Nanny/babysitter/tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Theresa and I am 28 years old! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and have experience with children who have special needs. I work full time as an administrator and volunteer as a Catechist and OCIA assistant in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia! I have my clearances required for volunteers in the Catholic...
Theresa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Theresa is wonderful! She is always on time and my daughter loves her. My daughter is very picky about who she spends time with (she's 4) but she warmed up to Theresa immediately. She even asks when her "friend Theresa" is coming back to play! Not only would we...

Kim M.

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Barbara B.


Princeton, NJ

$15-20/hr16 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"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 patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her. "

Sarah S.

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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$30/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

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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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

4.4

(7)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melanie truly is an exceptional person and by far the best caregiver you can find. She is reliable, never missing a day, always on time and flexible with our changing schedule. She goes above and beyond to help our family. Melanie is extremely personable and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lawrence Township, NJ

Siani R.

5.0

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 Siani watch our son again in the future.

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Marcia F.

5.0

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 after he returned from an in-patient rehab stay and required extra care. From the moment I spoke with Marcia, I knew that we were blessed to have...

- Adrien U.

Doreen K.

5.0

Ms. Doreen is AMAZING. She cared for my son when he was in daycare and I’ve never trusted someone outside my family like I trusted her. Definitely recommend hiring her!

- Kiara J.

Diana B.

5.0

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 with behavioral challenges (my daughter has SPD) show through in the concrete examples and her confidence during her interview. I feel strongly Diana...

- Angela C.

Jordyn H.

5.0

Jordyn is super passionate about the special needs community. Her main goal is to be sure the kids are safe and happy. She is one the first sitters that made my child feel accepted. God Bless this wonderful girl.

- Ann P.

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Ratings for Lawrence Township, NJ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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