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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

5.0

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I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

Megan K.

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Destiny B.


Roxbury, MA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
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Aaliyah H.


Watertown, MA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years

I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable. I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases, Example: Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it . As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aaliyah took care of my mother for 19 months. She was at her side when mom died. She has patience, is very caring and calm. Aaliyah lived with mom and took care of all her needs. They became good friends, and she felt like family. Aaliyah has a great sense of...

Cheryl M.

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...

Alex C.

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Yanique B.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."

Dana K.

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Shafia G.


East Boston, MA

$27-40/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Personal Assistant/House Task Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shafia! I have a background in working with individuals with Autism, special needs and developmental delays. I am a patient, caring, and loving person. I treat every human being with the respect they deserve and never judge a book by its cover. I am looking for a full time or part time position. Hoping to start...
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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$10-15/hr

Sitter/Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...

Sue M.

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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...

Anne C.

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system. some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...

Immaculate M.

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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...

Beth S.

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Monique R.


Mattapan, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 16 years experience in nursing home settings and home care. Experience includes dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, and stroke. Experienced...
Monique can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Monique is a rare gem - she is kind and caring, intelligent, experienced, reliable, flexible, very trustworthy and a really good communicator. She is small in stature but is a strong woman, both physically and in character. She developed great skills caring for...

Marla J.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Judy S.


Hyde Park, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
""The caregivers from julien home healthcare have become like an extended family to us. Their genuine warmth, patience, and dedication have made a significant difference in our loved one's quality of life.""

Raffique F.

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Sharon M.


Waltham, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."

Sandra K.

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Larissa M.


Woburn, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Senior Caregiver

Hi! I'm Larissa, I'm 27 years old and I have been a caregiver to special needs children and the elderly for over 9 years. I started taking care of children in high school and as I got older I gained a passion for caregiving for those with special needs and the elderly. I provide caregiving (lifting, showering, feeding, changing,...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sheri G.


Burlington, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant

I am a certified CNA with 2 decades of experience. I also have my early childhood education certificate. I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, all ages and different backgrounds. I am CPR certified as well as first aid. I have my own transportation. I am looking for the right family within 10 miles...
Sheri can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Cambridge, MA

Justine J.

5.0

She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!

- Megan K.

Aaliyah H.

5.0

Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother. Aaliyah is exceptionally giving....

- candida M.

Oksana S.

5.0

For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found her

- Alex C.

Yanique B.

5.0

Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.

- Dana K.

Erin M.

5.0

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

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