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60 special needs adult care are listed in Dorchester Center, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Dorchester Center, MA

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Sarah R.


Canton, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

College Nursing Student With Special Needs Experience

Hello! My name is Sarah. Come this fall, I am going to be a junior in the nursing program at Simmons College. I am a commuter student, so I am home year-round and available before / after my classes. I am CPR & first-aid certified. My cousin is a 13-year-old teen with autism. I have worked with him since he was quite young,...
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Destiny B.


Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available With Potential To Become Full Time Based On The Schedule!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my 24 years on this earth, I've done a lot of work with children from daycare to personal care aide work with disabled people to people with sicknesses in hospitals. I have experience with medication and putting seniors on a schedule so when I work with them, it s a normal routine and we can always add in extra activities or...
Destiny can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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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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Judy S.


Hyde Park, MA

$30-35/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: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Judy made herself available, and flexible in my time of need, when I needed help for caring for my elderly parents, while starting my new job. Thanks for your help Judy"

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have worked with Denzil, as he was a source of support and nurturing for our teenage son making that challenging transition into middle school. Denzil is a highly trained special education teacher who also works one-on-one to help young...

Michelle P.

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Penelope N.


Dedham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior's Companion - Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Penelope and I live in Dedham. I have 12 years' experience working as a caregiver. I love taking care of people especially seniors. In the past I worked as a Greek school teacher. After my daughters grew up, I found a job as a caregiver, and I loved it. Thereafter, I continued working, caring for the elderly. I am...
Penelope can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care
5.0
"While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our...

Nicholas M.

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Odette W.


Quincy, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.
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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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
" Monique cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 9+ months until he recently passed. She was warm and good-natured, bringing a lively spark to his day. Her playfulness often elicited a smile or a laugh from him. Monique excelled with transferring...

Julie J.

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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, personal care, errands & 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.

My name is Maggie I am a 27-year-old Occupational Therapist. I have more than 13 years of experience in child care and companionship (0 months-83-year-olds). I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages and abilities! I look forward to helping you and your family in any way that I can.
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Sania E.


Dorchester, MA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently out of college and am looking for a part time shift to babysit and do some helping out where it's needed. I have been caring for children for 6 years and up and I have experience caring for children ages 4 months and older. I enjoy keeping children in a creative mindset by utilizing arts/crafts and going on...
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Alice M.


Cambridge, MA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Providing personalized care for individuals with autism, Down syndrome, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. - Hospice Care: Delivering holistic, end-of-life care with dignity and compassion. Housekeeping: Maintaining clean, organized, and safe environments. Childcare: Nurturing and engaging...
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Esin U.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I'm a patient, kind hearted college student who has been working with kids since I was a kid! I am pursuing a bachelor's in Social Work and have experience working with kids with mental disabilities. I take a very light hearted, fun loving approach and encourage imagination and innovation through play and conversation.
Hello, I am in my masters for Art Education and believe that Art and Psychology can be a big help in theraputic care for diverse with who has special needs!
Hello! I have experience working with children diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. I worked professionally as a behavioral therapist for about two years with a local agency here in Boston. I am an extremely patient and nurturing person. I am huge on using affirmations on the kiddos I watch over. It's important that I understand...
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Barbara A.


Braintree, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider With Education And Child Psychology Background In Boston Area Available

My name is Barbara A., I was born in Opole, Poland, where I completed my elementary, middle, and high school education. From 1984 to 1990, I completed a study in the field of education, child psychology, and protective-educational pedagogy at Institute of Education, The Silesian Rebels Pedagogical University of Opole, Poland....

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...

- Jenna V.

Judy S.

4.0

Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable.

- Care member

Denzil P.

5.0

Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset.

- Karen B.

Penelope N.

5.0

While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our parents, and had a very thoughtful and...

- Nicholas M.

Monique R.

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 others over the years that enable...

- Marla J.

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