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Olivia K.


Westford, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, ASL, NG &G Tubes, Autism Full Spectrum, Etc.

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I have nannied for two families with children with moderate special needs. They have been the best childcare jobs I have ever had and inspired me to go onto graduate school after I finish my early childhood degree for a master's in speech therapy.

Roseann S.


Lowell, MA

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

5.0

(2)

I have taken care of quadriplegics, disabled seniors and mainly elders with dementia. I enjoy my work, been doing this for 15 years and longer, starting with my own mother. Love seniors. Just ended employment with a 90-year-old because the family decided to move her to assisted living. I am flexible to what a family's needs are....
Roseann can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Rosann was the most dependable and capable care worker we had. It’s very difficult finding dependability and punctuality these days as well as someone with good work ethics. She also doesn’t need any babysitting to pitch in and help with chores. Had mom not gone...

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Samantha C.


Tewksbury, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Monica D.


Tewksbury, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been in the health care industry for for way over 28 years. I am very dependable, honest, caring, compassionate, and above all I have sensor of humor. Ref furnished on request.
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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

Paula W.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

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Jessica H.


Litchfield, NH

$23/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Caring For People

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would be happy to care for you or your loved one! I had the pleasure of providing personal care to my father in the end stages of his life. Since then, I have decided to become a full time personal caregiver. Just some background about me, I have worked with people with traumatic brain injuries and developmental disabilities...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Jessica is very kind, caring and compassionate . I have had her assist me in my home many times. She is helpful and good at providing personal care."

Linda S.

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Kayla F.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

I am a nanny as my other job which means I have experience with fun conversation, patience, housekeeping, meal prep, errands, pet care, and more! I watch after kids, special needs individuals, and pets, and would now love to help out some elderly folks. I look after a 90-year-old man during the school year who I help with...
Callie can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
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Patty D.


Bedford, MA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

It's Always Half Full.

Honest, reliable, compassionate, the glass is half-full, fun. Non-smoker. I do it for the joy of it. Currently a PT receptionist at premier assisted living & memory care facility. Retired Producer & 3 decade company owner. 12 yr volunteer at the Bedford COA & Minuteman Senior Services. State certified in Memory Care: NIDE...
Patty can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, respite care, transportation
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Angie C.


Milford, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have a number of years experience caring for special needs adults in their home, at their work place, and in the community. I have always gotten great satisfaction from being a part of making each person's day productive. This could be as simple as feeding one's self to acquire employment in the community.
My younger brother and sister both had epilepsy growing up so I have experienced that, my brother and older sister have ADHD so I know how to handle one with that disorder.
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Marcia D.


Leominster, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.
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Nicole B.


Clinton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Family

Hello! My name in Nicole and I am 29 years old. I have 10+ years working with children, both neuro-typical and neuro-divergent. I tend to use a gentle approach with children, with time-outs, and emphasis on emotional expression, but am always open to using whatever style fits best for your family (baby wearing, independent...
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Amber C.


Leominster, MA

$23-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years, spending time intermittently as a part time mentor. My kid brother is autistic and schizoaffective bipolar, so I've spent my life in the company of those with a range of special needs and abilities. The best aspect of personal and professional roles has...
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Mikayla H.


Milford, NH

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I have been involved watching children for 8+ years, in large group settings and individual attention. I have been a consistent babysitter for multiple children ranging in ages from newborn to preteen. I worked as an after-school nanny and childcare provider for small groups of children. I have been a horseback riding instructor...
I have 18 yrs working with people with MR , MH and worked with special needs children and adults both in group homes setting and at the day programs

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Ayer, MA

Roseann S.

5.0

Roseann was very good with my mom.She was extrememely dependable; always showed up early and never called out for her shift. She was also very flexible and did whatever we needed her to do.I would highly recommend her .

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Alexandra M.

5.0

Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her

- Paula W.

Pamela T.

5.0

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...

- Care member

Claudia P.

5.0

Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring.

- Karen D.

Jessica H.

5.0

Jessica is so caring and patient with my husband who suffers with PCA/ALZ. She is always punctual and responsible. She goes above and beyond my expectations for my husband’s care.

- Care member

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