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Find special needs adult care in Amherst, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Amherst, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Amherst, MA

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Autumn M.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr

New To Senior Care

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Hi! I'm experienced in caring for developmentally disabled children, but I only have personal experience caring for my grandmother who has battled cancer throughout the years. I am kind, flexible, creative, understanding and hardworking. I have a great sense of humor and always try to see the bright side in life. Since the...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
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"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"

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Laura K.


Palmer, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I like caring for people with special needs because I do shared living for people with developmental disabilities. I have raised a child with severe mood disorder and a child with autism. I am passionate that all people are the same and that those with disabilities should reach their full potential. I have worked in group homes,...
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Emily M.


South Hadley, MA

$50/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Speech Therapist

I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
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Courtney K.


Wilbraham, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

In high school I took a class working with the special needs students in the school. I remember the first day I went there they were just so welcoming, and it really made me never want to miss a day of school because I loved working with them. I was basically a teachers aid, and I took the class repeatedly in my last three years...
I have worked with special needs children most of my life. I had therapeutic foster children for many years and recently I did shared living with a handicapped woman. I worked as a special ed tutor for three years in an area school.
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Susan M.


Barre, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Professional And Loyal

Hello, I am a professional CNA, over 18 years experience! My skills include helping with dementia, or physical disabilities. I can cook many kinds meals! I do housekeeping, run errands, doctor appointments, medications, fun activities, and help with animal care! I I am a non-smoker, and a non drinker! Please let me know what I...
Susan can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Shayla P.


Greenfield, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

my name is shayla, im a 23-year-old care provider in western mass. I currently work in disability services, but I have experience in other caretaking positions as well. I am CPR certified, I have received training in medication administration, and I am comfortable with all types of personal care and home care tasks. I have a...
Shayla can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
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Katie K.


Orange, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...
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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I have one year of experience working in a private school for children with special needs, and hope to focus my...
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Lilian R.


Chicopee, MA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

ASL Fluent And Licensed As A SLPA In MA

Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In...
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Alexandria G.


Ware, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Care Worker

I work with the developmentally disabled elderly. I focus on making sure they are getting their daily tasks done and medication is taken when needed.
Alexandria can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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Home Health Aide

I have lived a life committed to helping others. While I do not have a training background in caring for adults, I have gained experience by taking care of/helping both elderly family members and my special needs brother. I am familiar with tasks such as dressing, cleaning, cooking, and medication management or prompting. I am...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Molly G.


Southampton, MA

$22-26/hr6 yrs exp

I have many years experience working with children who have special needs. My experience ranges from a classroom teacher to in -home assistance and tutoring. I have my Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in severe special needs. I also have a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have studied Applied...
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Laura R.


Easthampton, MA

$20-45/hr9 yrs exp

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
Working with young Children has given me the patience, love, and gratitude for all people. I have worked with children if all personalities and backgrounds and I can't wait to meet you
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Alexandra O.


Springfield, MA

$15-19/hr5 yrs exp

A Passion For Helping All Ages With Special Needs

My name is a Alexandra and for the last 5 years I have work with múltiple children and teens with special needs and also 2 adults with physical and mental health issues. My passion is working with children and teens with autism but truly just love helping people and showing them with enough help and support they can accomplish...
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Amanda K.


Greenfield, MA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Caregiver

My name is Amanda and I have several years of experience under my belt caring for seniors and disabled individuals. I worked as an Assistant Activities Director in a nursing home for 4 years and I have also done home care and HHA/PCA type work. I am compassionate, caring and engaging with those in need of care. I have experience...
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ratings for Amherst, MA special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.