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Shelby F.


Ayer, MA

$28-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Skills For Special Needs

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I have been working with children with varying personalities and abilities since I was a sunday school teaching assistant at the age of 14. I have worked with children with ADD, ADHD ASD, etc in various capacities. My passion inspired me to become a speech therapist in a special education setting. I specialize in Social...
I'm a nursing student ready to assist you with activities of daily life and make sure each part of the job is done with love and care
Experience with dementia strokes special needs cancer hospice communication records daily reports
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/RN Available

5.0

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I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
5.0
"Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties as a nurse she is responsible for cleaning and organizing my household. One of the qualities that I value the...

Jonathan H.

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's and Lisa's care has empowered her, allowing her to feel...

Michael L.

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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Kelley took care of my brother who has Muscular Dystrophy. He needed care on all levels from showering, shaving to g-tube, ventilator and stoma care. Kelley did all of this and still had time to neaten up the house. Though Kelley and my brother are from completely...

Evan W.

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Joni A.


Boxborough, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, PCA, Care For Disabled, Elderly, Children, Pets, House Sitting. Companion Care.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced PCA, with experience in all the above profile titles. I have experience with disabled clients, as well as care experience for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and elderly clients. If you have house sitting needs, I will gladly assist you! If you simply need a companion for your aging mom or dad or any other...
Joni can also help with: Transportation, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"We hired Joni to help with caring for my mother who has several medical issues. Joni was absolutely wonderful. Joni assisted with mobility issues, meals, dressing, light housekeeping and positive companionship. Joni was always on-time and never missed a scheduled...

Jen M.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Eliana T.


Lancaster, MA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care. Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
Eliana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours."

Kathryn M.

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Deborah C.


North Chelmsford, MA

$35-50/hr

Reliable, Trustworthy, Compassionate Professional With Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver to children, older adults, and individuals with special needs. I am reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate and have spent decades of my career in service to others. I was the Manager of Adult Services at the University of Miami Center for Autism for 13 years and was working for Maine Health until my...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, transportation, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sharon L.


Stow, MA

$17-33/hr5 yrs exp

Hello my name is Sharon. I have worked for over 30 years with children of all abilities. I've worked with people ages infant through 97 years old. I love to help people with any needs. I have also used multiple medical equipment and devices. I would like to meet your family if I sound like a possible match. Thank you for reading...
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Etasha F.


Tyngsboro, MA

$24-27/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My names Etasha and I'm currently seeking to help any families who need some extra support in their household. I've worked with children for almost 5 years, including schools, swim coaching and in home care assisting. I'm very outgoing and love to plan fun activities! I'm very flexible with scheduling and helping with...
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Hanifah N.


Acton, MA

$24-32/hr3 yrs exp

I have dedicated several years to working with individuals with special needs, focusing on providing compassionate and personalized care. My experience includes supporting daily living activities, facilitating communication, and promoting social interactions to enhance their quality of life. I have developed tailored strategies...
I have three and a half years of experience as a residential counselor to adult women with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Melanie W.


Westford, MA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Former Specual Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Melanie and I am a former special education teacher. I taught for four years in various schools. My students had wide ranges of ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I love what I do and I enjoy working with communities with high and low support needs. I am not afraid of behavior problems and I use love, humor, and...
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Callie S.


Lunenburg, MA

$23-35/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic 24-year-old With A Degree In Speech Pathology & Audiology

Hi there! My name is Callie and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Worcester state in 2019 with a bachelors degree in speech pathology and audiology. I worked as an ABA therapist for 3 years working with individuals ages 2-21. I have 9+ years of experience working with children. I nannied all through high school and college. I...
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Sarah G.


Pepperell, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Open To Special Needs Caregiving

I have past experience with tube feeding, prematurely born infants, children on the AS and have also done extensive elderly care (repositioning, bathing, medication monitoring, cooking and general caretaking) I am open to discussing any additional care your infant or child might require.
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Jeanie P.


Westford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a Patient, Kind, Caring and Compassionate Caregiver for children or adults. I recently worked 25-32 hours a week for over 3 years for a woman who had Posterior Cortical Atrophy- a rare type of Alzheimer's. I was her companion, personal cook and baker, helped her exercise, have relaxation time and run light errands. I...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Ayer, MA

Kelley H.

5.0

Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties as a nurse she is responsible for cleaning and organizing my household. One of the qualities that I value the most is her pleasant disposition. She...

- Jonathan H.

Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

Kelley H.

5.0

I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very kind which put my grandfather at...

- Claudia S.

Joni A.

5.0

We hired Joni to help with caring for my mother who has several medical issues. Joni was absolutely wonderful. Joni assisted with mobility issues, meals, dressing, light housekeeping and positive companionship. Joni was always on-time and never missed a scheduled visit. In addition, Joni provided...

- Jen M.

Eliana T.

5.0

Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.

- Kathryn M.

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