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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Dorchester, MA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 3 years

Special needs adult care in Dorchester, MA

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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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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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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: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Care member

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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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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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Tendo N.


Canton, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.
5.0
"She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."

Carolyn N.

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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: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home 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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Visitacion B.


Everett, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...

Michael T.

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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
"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.

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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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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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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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, companionship, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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....

candida M.

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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, dementia, respite care, hospice services, 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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Samantha O.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have a younger brother with Downs Syndrome and another with epilepsy so I've always had a passion for working with those who have special needs. I've experienced working one on one with children in a classroom, as well as, running an inclusive classroom with those on the autism spectrum.
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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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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$15-17/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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Mary B.


Randolph, MA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Dorchester, MA

Justine J.

5.0

She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!

- Megan K.

Judy S.

4.0

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

- Care member

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.

Tendo N.

5.0

She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again.

- Carolyn N.

Yanique B.

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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