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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Springfield, NJ

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, NJ

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Jason S.


Springfield, NJ

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have over 20 years of experience working with children and students of all ages and abilities in many different environments including public school, private school, elementary school, middle school, high school, religious school and camp. I have State of New Jersey issued certificates in Elementary Education, Special...
I love helping all types of people and it would be a pleasure to assist whoever is in need . It brings me joy to make an impact on others lives
working with Non-Verbal Autistic Children, I have seen best results when therapy begins at an early age and is consistent across all private care. I therefore offer my services exclusively to families who understand the work and are willing to put forth the work as well. Here's a brief explanation of how I work; During our...
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Vera R.


Springfield, NJ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Reliable!

I'd describe my personality as honest, caring and reliable. I like working with kids becauseI love watching them grow and learn. I love seeing their personalities come out. I'm looking for a job that family who will treat me like family and value my options with their children. I will treat them like my family. I started...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sivan S.


Springfield, NJ

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

A Caring Caregiver

Hi there, I am an honest, reliable, and highly organized woman. I have experience working with children of all ages, and with varying degrees of physical and mental/neurological challenges (special needs). One of my best memories was helping a young boy overcome his social anxiety by creating a safe haven for him when we worked...
Sivan can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance

Debbie M.


Springfield, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable Mom Of 2 Autistic Spectrum Sons

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have an engineering degree and have 2 sons, aged 34 & 29 in the high and low end of the spectrum. My older son is a success story having graduated NYU and living independently and working in NYC. My younger son is non verbal and a 17 year leukemia survivor and lives in a grouphome. I have enjoyed raising them both and know...
5.0
"Debbie is great! My son adores her and loves to play with her. He doesn't speak much but he managed to form a bond with her."

Latonia H.

Lauren P.


Springfield, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

The Kindest, Gentlest, Loving, Caring And Most Fun Babysitter Ever

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am about the best babysitter that you can find. I am a single, professional woman with a good job but like to make extra money. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. Twins, triplets, special needs- you name it. I adapt to all situations and have no problem doing housework, activities, driving or going the...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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
Josefina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"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, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added...

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Rondene Y.


Plainfield, NJ

$28/hr6 yrs exp

CHHA, Senior Caregiver

As a mother, a daughter and a granddaughter, I know the importance of having a reliable, trustworthy caregiver. From the experience with my own children I have crafted a nurturing personality. I have experience working with people of all ages and minimal experience with special needs. I welcome the opportunity to cater to you...
Rondene can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Rondene! She genuinely cares for her patients and it shows. She is able to assist the patient with everything from showering to eating, has him do his exercises to get stronger and is able to manage his medications. She goes above and...

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Janelle G.


West Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Janelle! I have over 10 years of experience being a nanny, babysitter and tutor. Whether it be a single child or multiple, I love to work with children of all ages! I also have experience caring for children with physical disabilities and special needs. In the past I have supervised church daycare, and while...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily and has a lot of unique interests but he always had the...

Aaliyah H.

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Ahnia B.


South Orange, NJ

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Young Experienced Nanny

Hello, my name is Ahnia and I am a fun and loving nanny who is looking for a long term job in the NYC/North NJ area. I have experience working at a daycare, as well as 4 years experience nannying/au pairing. (I have also worked with twins so I can multitask I am very dedicated to making sure the children I care for are safe...
Ahnia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ahnia is super proactive and reliable and our little one loved his time with her. When needed, we still work with her and would have her back in our home. I appreciate her communication, art skills!, and attentiveness to our little one the most."

Gabrielle S.

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Julie P.


Newark, NJ

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently working at a school with students that have Autism. I currently work with 10 years old students, but I have experience with ages younger and older as well. I am working towards my teaching license here in NJ. I have previous experience from working with adults with disabilities. I love caring for and supporting...
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Jessica C.


Harrison, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Finding A Nanny? Here I Am.

I'm Jessica! I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."

Diana E.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)"

Kendra M.

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Daniela M.


Millburn, NJ

$20-34/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Daniela ,Your Kids Are Going To Be Safe And Have Fun.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always been working with kids, because I love them. I was an Au pair for 2 years in NYC. I took care of a 15-month-old baby and 4-year-old twins. Back in my country (Ecuador) I was a volunteer teaching music for kids with special needs. I also was a member of a Star Wars fan club, where I had the opportunity to do...
5.0
"Daniela is a loving, kind, creative, responsible, and intelligent woman. I had the honor of having Daniela care for the most precious things in my life, my children. There is no character limit that can fully capture what a positive impact Daniela was on our...

Gene D.

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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. 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. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...

Lisa Z.

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I Am Loving Caring And Dependable.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I been working with seniors for over 8 years now specializing Alzheimer or Dementia and etc. I am licensed CNA and CHHA. I take care of seniors in assisted living. I am currently holding a DDD license as Individual Contractor working with DDD in the State of New Jersey.
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Deborah S.


Newark, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

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...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 her to anyone."

Kimberly W.

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Joanna F.


Montclair, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PT CARETAKER/ASSISTANT AVAILABLE Mature, Reliable & Experienced From Infants Thru Teens

Joanna, mother of two grown kids, looking for a caretaking or errands position. I am 59, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I love babies, children of all ages and eager to take responsibility for yours and devote loads of attention and energy! I can attend to a strict schedule, maintain safety...
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Tais A.


Hillside, NJ

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Yaping W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, NJ

Debbie M.

5.0

Debbie is great! My son adores her and loves to play with her. He doesn't speak much but he managed to form a bond with her.

- Latonia H.

Josefina A.

5.0

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, was able to communicate via text quickly and pivot to run errands and make meals for my children! She even added excellent organizational skills...

- Care member

Rondene Y.

5.0

Rondene is a committed, kind, smart, fantastic woman. I worked with her while caring for my mother after a knee replacement that was more complicated than planned. The level of care, initiative, genuine concern, professionalism and love that Rondene shared with our family was unparalleled. Not only...

- Kris M.

Janelle G.

5.0

Babysat my almost 6 year old for 5 years and she did amazing dealing with him at every age. You can tell she truly loves children and knows how to make fun out of any situation. My son gets bored very easily and has a lot of unique interests but he always had the best time with Janelle and learned...

- Aaliyah H.

Ahnia B.

5.0

Ahnia is a proactive nanny. She was great with communication, being on time and really just caring for our little one. She set up playdates and there was always new art work up in the house. Highly recommend!

- Care member

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