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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pennington, NJ

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Pennington, NJ

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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a mother of a wonderful teenager. I've worked in my country as a teacher and special needs educator for more than seven years. I love to work with kids who have autism, Asperger's and any special needs. I am a caring , loving person who always give my best.
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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, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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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Michele D.


Pennington, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care

I have a natural love for children and elderly people. I have experience taking care of children and elderly with special needs. I care for one child in my home and would love to have more. Also I am willing to assist anyone with any of their needs anytime after 4 p.m. Also I am available Sat, Sun and Mon. all day.
Michele can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 10 years I have been a Special Education Paraprofessional working with students ages 2- 21.
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Pamela K.


Princeton, NJ

$28-29/hr9 yrs exp

Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...
Pamela can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"

Staci S.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"This was our first time getting a babysitter, and Siani set me completely at ease with our 1.5 year old. She helped keep baby girl on her schedule and was happy to text back-and-forth while we were out of the house. Would absolutely hire again."

Kristen S.

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Janese A.


Morrisville, PA

$25-38/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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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Bianca C.


Trenton, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver /Sitter / Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello ! I am a positive, patient and responsible individual who is willing to strive for excellence in all areas. I have accumulated many years of working with children in a wide range of ages from toddler to teenagers. I also am passionate and dedicated to working within the special needs community. I have always made a...
Bianca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bianca is caring, responsible and works hard. She makes herself available whenever she can and helps out around the house without being asked. She is flexible as well. Her background in elementary education definitely comes in handy!"

Nicole M.

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Kat K.


Morrisville, PA

$20-40/hr20 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Currently just looking for a summer time position, until school starts back up in Sept. Will then just be available in the evenings during the school year.* I love working with children. I am an energetic, caring and loving person. I am responsible, always on time and dependable. I graduated from Temple University and...
Kat can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Where do I start? Katrin is an amazing nanny! She has been with our family for the last 8 months now and I couldn't be without her! She is our Mary Poppins! Katrin has an amazingly calm nature which is needed to keep my three kiddos (18 months, 3 years, 5 years) in...

Jennifer N.

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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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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: Dementia, respite care, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, hospice services & 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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Alexis D.


Trenton, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to be with her over me! She is very responsible and on top of things. She is great at planning activities and...

Hilary M.

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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Dana M.


Morrisville, PA

$22-23/hr10 yrs exp

Certified And Cheap

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Dana! I am 26 years old with 10+ years of experience in childcare. I have lived in lower bucks and worked in childcare my entire career and absolutely love it! I enjoy going to the park, reading, taking walks and helping children learn and grow. I'm a lover of animals, the outdoors, and family. I have experience as a...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Dana cared for our family regularly for 18 months. Our then 7, 5 and 2 year olds loved spending time with her. Dana reliably got the kids to school on time and filled the hours in between with activities and joy. She especially impacted our youngest, augmenting...

Kate N.

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Vishakha K.


Princeton, NJ

$26/hr10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vishakha (Vickie) has been a life saver. Our daughter always looks forward to our date nights because "Ms. Vickie" comes over. Vickie's very responsive and also flexible. Sometimes I wonder if I've procrastinated on writing this review because she's been our...

Caleb B.

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Irina R.


Morrisville, PA

$23-30/hr

Caregiver For Your Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Irina and I'm a caregiver with experience more than 10 years. I'm taking care mostly for senior citizens but I'm looking for additional hours during day time to take care for children or adults with disabilities. Please contact me to discuss my availability and experience.
5.0
"Irina did a fantastic job with my care pre and post surgery. She was on time, drove very carefully, and assisted me throughout the entire process. Really appreciate the help :)"

Miguel F.

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Nefertari G.


Morrisville, PA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

as a paraprofessional with children who have special needs. I have years of experience working at a daycare center and I babysit regularly. I am comfortable with pets and light house keeping associated with child care. I am also trained in culinary arts so I am able to help with meal preps as needed. I love the outdoors and I am...
Nefertari can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"I had the chance to interview Nefertari and can say she was a thoughtful, punctual, sweet, and my son thought she was really nice."

Kate Q.

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$40/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me...

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We have been working with Melanie for afterschool care, some meal preparation for my daughter and transportation to afterschool activities. My 9 year old daughter LOVES Melanie! We do too. Melanie is caring, responsible and communicative. Working with Melanie...

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Louna J.


Morrisville, PA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Louna, and I am writing to express my strong interest in the childcare position you are offering, assuming it is still available. With several years of experience working with children, I believe I would be a valuable addition to your team. I began my journey in childcare during my freshman year of high school...
Louna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Luna but most importantly my son loves Luna! He's always so happy to see her. I trust Luna completely and so happy we were able to find her. She's fun and knowledgeable and is always understanding of my weird schedule. Luna is even great with our dogs and...

Ashley H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pennington, NJ

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.

Pamela K.

5.0

Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her

- Staci S.

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.

- 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.

Bianca C.

5.0

Bianca is caring, responsible and works hard. She makes herself available whenever she can and helps out around the house without being asked. She is flexible as well. Her background in elementary education definitely comes in handy!

- Nicole M.

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