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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Skillman, NJ

The average posted rate is $30/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Skillman, NJ

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Melanie J.


Skillman, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

5.0

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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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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, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Staci 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Dee G.


Kendall Park, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I am a loving caregiver who raised a beautiful young man with Autism. Now that he doesn't need his mother like he used to, I am looking for a full-time position helping you or your loved one! I have experience caring for individuals with other developmental and/or physical difficulties, as well.
5.0
"Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently."

Carla P.

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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: Respite care, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, dementia, 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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Keri D.


Hillsborough, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keri is an amazing person. She took very good care of my kids and my kids absolutely adore her as well as myself. She is very reliable, caring and has been great. I would take her back in a heartbeat. She already had a job lined up but she watched my kids until she...

Mary Ann W.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am very interested to help you. I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children, adults and responsible with their care. I like to perform different activities with the...
Oliva Magnolia can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"I am a caregiver who was given the responsibility of hiring additional caregivers for a client. Magnolia is amazing. She is extremely reliable, dedicated and very hardworking. She had also worked extra hours to cover other caregivers shifts. I couldn't be more...

Paul M.

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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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Claudia L.


Pennington, NJ

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Amanda F.


Monmouth Junction, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Kind, Loving, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young woman with a kind, loving, fun spirit. I have a lot of experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 yrs old. I began babysitting my first 2-month-old infant at the age of 12. I have worked in a family owned home daycare which has been in business for over 25 years, so I have had the privilege to work hand and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was amazing from the moment she came into my home. I hired her to care for my newborn who had severe stomach issues at the time. She is so patient, loving and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend Amanda to anyone."

Sarah W.

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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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vicky was amazing with my kids, you can see all the years of experience, lots of activities and fun books for my kids, she know how to get the kids entertained, we wish you were available to work in NYC. Thank You"

Sergio R.

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Edna N.


Hillsborough, NJ

$13-49/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have at least 7 years of experience with helping seniors, children and people with special needs and disabilities. I am passionate, patient and a really energetic person. I love to volunteer and help a lot.
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Carmen W.


Lawrence Township, NJ

$40/hr8 yrs exp

The Fun Nanny

Hi there! I'm Carmen, and I've been passionate about childcare for over eight years. I've had the joy of helping children from infants to teens grow, learn, and thrive in a nurturing environment. My positive energy shines through in everything I do, whether it's creating fun activities, preparing healthy meals, or keeping your...
Carmen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't move out of state!"

Henrietta P.

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Oliva Magnolia M.


Hillsborough, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter - Nanny - Senior Care

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am honest, responsible, with ethics and very high moral values. I am good at caring for children, adults, or people with special needs. I am very affectionate and responsible with the children and responsible with their care. I like playing with them, reading, doing fun things. I like pets and nature. I would love to be able...
5.0
"Magnolia is an incredibly loving and creative care giver. She always has ideas for kids activities and will take your little one outside! If you have a picky eater do not fret, she is a master at getting kids to eat their food. Magnolia actually likes playing with...

Elizabeth T.

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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,...
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Devon E.


Hopewell, NJ

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a certified special education teacher with additional experience in childcare, specifically those with special needs. Growing up with a sister with special needs, I always say I've had experience working with special needs children my entire life. That said, I have been a day camp...
Devon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Skillman, NJ

Melanie J.

5.0

Melanie was very prompt and always arrived on time. If she had to miss a certain day, she provided adequate notice. Would definitely recommend Melanie.

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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.

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.

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

Dee G.

5.0

Dee is a compassionate woman who interacts well with others. She is patient and understanding. I have known her for 8 years and she has been consistent in those traits. She communicates well and follows through consistently.

- Carla P.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Skillman, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.