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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 April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, NJ

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-35/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Speical Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years of experience working with special needs clients ranging from children as well as adults. I am skilled in working with varied handicapping conditions. I have the ability to deal with any difficult situation with consideration as well as care. It is very important to me that all my clients feel special and needs are...
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Karema B.


Newark, NJ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Special Need /Care Giver Assistant, And A CHHA...

Hello, My name is Karema, I'm 42 years old. I have over 10 years of experiences doing companion/care-giving and assisting with special need cases. I cared for family, and non -family members who has special needs requirements. My daughter is 10, and she has ADHD, and a learning disability, In addition to that I'm also CPR/BLS...
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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...

Richard F.

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Amanda F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Amanda helped us when we were stuck without a sitter after school for our daughter. She is truly amazing! She comes with so much experience, kindness, and care. She is also very professional and fosters imagination and creativity. Our daughter loved spending time...

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Zorel M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Patient Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...
Zorel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her"

Steven W.

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Kim G.


Montclair, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi Mommy's/ Daddy's! Looking for a fun and reliable Babysitter? Search no further, because I am ready for the job. With over five years' experience in babysitting and daycare roles, I will step in and make an immediate positive contribution in the lives of you and your children. Are seeking someone who can take babysitting...
5.0
"Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does."

Nicole M.

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Michelle M.


Madison, NJ

$45-50/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julie Ann K.


Linden, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Compassionate Child Care Provider

I am a 48-year-old, educated corporate professional who has taken a few years off from her HR career to focus on health. I have been taking care of children for the last 5 years. I currently Nanny a 6-year-old sweet little boy with some special needs part time Tuesdays through Thursdays. I have availability Friday through Monday...
Julie Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Julia F.


Clark, NJ

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a graduate of Rowan University with a degree in Psychology. I am currently a student at Seton Hall getting my master's in School Counseling. I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages! I have cared for children ranging in age from 6 weeks and up. I worked as a head counselor for a recreational camp...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jayla C.


East Orange, NJ

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hardworking Fun Sitter

Hello, my name is Jayla C. I am a graduate of Kean University with a degree in Psychology. Currently, I work for the East Orange School District in a self-contained behavioral classroom, where I support students with specialized needs. I have over 10 years of professional experience working with children, in addition to many...
Jayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Susana P.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Lovely Care Woman

I'd describe my personality as respectful, kind and lovely person. I like working children and seniors because I always love to live with them. As a child I care of them as they are my family. I specially worked with seniors because when my mother was old, I realized they have special needs and I'm very serviceable to make...
Susana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Taylor M.


Newark, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Friend, Supporter, And Teacher!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a professional Nanny/Child Development Specialist with certification and a degree from UCLA! Sadly, I had to leave my last family of 5 years due to my moving to NJ from CA. I have also worked with children with varying special needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Speech Impediments I specialize in aged...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Naudelys R.


Newark, NJ

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Naudelys, I'm 31 Years Old. I'm A Cheerful, Responsible Woman, I Studied Law.

Adult Caregiver. I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver, with a passion for helping adults maintain their independence and quality of life. I like to provide personalized care and attentive to the individual needs of each person. _Services:_ Personal care: bath, dress, food Assistance with medications and...
Naudelys can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, mobility assistance, errands, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Shanai C.


Newark, NJ

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable Sitter

1.0

(1)

I'm a very dependable reliable sitter who will give the best care. I am the sitter kids love. I am great with kids of all ages. I love to read to them sing songs, dance , color , play sports. Once I get to know what they enjoy skies the limit we will have tons of fun while being safe. Skills meal prep and snack preparation...
Shanai can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jant A.


Irvington, NJ

$19-24/hr

Playful Caring Loving Respectfu Love Kids

Have experience in taking care of kids because I work at a daycare and loving playful and I'm able to work with all kind of kids whether it's being special needs because I work with kids with disability and will take care of the kids like my own kids because I have nephews and I do take care of them like my own kids your kids...
Jant can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Aneefa W.


Union, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Aneefa!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Aneefa, a 27-year-old first generation American. I have studied Psychology and Sociology at NJCU; while acquiring a year of chef experience. I have over 7 years of experience in child care, including new born care, special needs care, and I am aiming towards gaining more knowledge and experience. When we...
Aneefa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

With years of experience in the corporate world specializing in visual merchandising and leadership, I have always had a passion for creativity, organization, and making a difference. More recently, I transitioned into education and now work in a special needs classroom as a one-to-one paraprofessional. This role has deepened my...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kristen C.


Newark, NJ

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an experienced and reliable live-in nanny with a history of caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I love spending time with kids and am happy to help with cleaning, preparing meals, driving, and even homework. Currently, my focus is on supporting children who face mental and emotional...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Sunmi J.


Glen Ridge, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced with ages: Infant, Toddler, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior Experienced with diagnoses: Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Mental Illness, Alzheimer
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Maria K.


Union, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

For 10+ years, I have provided excellent at-home care taker services to patients with special needs (i.e. paralysis, dementia, etc.) Treating patients with respect while meeting their daily needs is my goal.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, NJ

Dana R.

5.0

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

Amanda F.

5.0

Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always been able to accommodate us and makes us feel very safe knowing that our child is in such capable hands. Amanda is an amazing caregiver.

- Care member

Zorel M.

5.0

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time. Definitely would recommend her

- Steven W.

Kim G.

5.0

Kim is incredibly honest, caring, considerate, energetic and conscientious person I know. I have trusted her with caring for my family before and so i know she is fantastic at what she does.

- Nicole M.

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