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

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

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

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 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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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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
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Tanisha M.


Boston, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

10+yrs experience in health care experience holy lift feeding cooking cleaning lifting overnights catheter bathing dressing etc
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Marybeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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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

$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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and always on time, everytime. "

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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 3 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: Home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal 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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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE COVERAGE !! Holidays/Family Occasions. Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel. I accompany minors traveling alone. I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...

Noam L.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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Hannah P.


Somerville, MA

$21-35/hr1 yrs exp

Future Occupational Therapist

I am a second year student in the Tufts occupational therapy doctoral program with a passion for promoting the well being of individuals of all abilities. I have caretaking experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan.
Hannah can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
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Janel S.


Canton, MA

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

After College, when I helped my parents take care of my "Nanni" I realized that I enjoyed helping all kinds of people. My "Nanni" passed several years ago and since I have been helping elderly and people with special needs. I have been a volunteer with Special Olympics speed skating program since I was in middle school and...
Janel can also help with: Dementia, companionship
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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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.

Leonie C.

5.0

Leonie has been an exceptional caregiver, showing incredible compassion, patience, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond in her care, always bringing kindness and positivity. Highly recommended!

- Care member

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