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Helen B.


Northampton, MA

$16-25/hr

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Hi! I love meeting new people and helping out whenever I can. I grew up the oldest of 3 and my youngest sister has down syndrome, so I have experience with different disabilities as well as lots of patience and kindness that I have learned from taking care of her. I love talking and getting to know people and I would love to...
Helen can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hi! My name is Patti, and have been a CNA for 25+ years with a focus on home health aid work for the last 15 years. My experience as a home health aid has been focused on providing comfortable and thoughtful care. My clients have had a wide range of needs, and I pride myself on my adaptability in every situation. My background...

Autumn M.


Northampton, MA

$15-20/hr

New To Senior Care

Hi! I'm experienced in caring for developmentally disabled children, but I only have personal experience caring for my grandmother who has battled cancer throughout the years. I am kind, flexible, creative, understanding and hardworking. I have a great sense of humor and always try to see the bright side in life. Since the...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"I was so lucky to have found Rachel. She was sensitive, supportive, reliable and quickly recognized my needs. Rachel provided a calm presence when I was feeling overwhelmed. She is patient, warm, intuitive, empathetic and loving. Rachel has become a very dear...

Cathy R.

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Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
4.0
"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"

Jim S.

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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/Companion

COVID-CAUTIOUS VAXXED MASKED AND DISTANCED I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care. I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...

Robert U.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"My husband suffered an acute neurological decline at the beginning of the year. We had to have a plan going forward. Rachel became an integral part of our family caregiver team. She has helped us navigate the ever challenging physical and emotional journey we...

Helen H.

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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Kate S.


Amherst, MA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kate. I am a current senior studying Speech language and hearing sciences at Umass Amherst, I will be graduating in May! I have experience working with children and adults with a variety of different abilities. I am currently working part time when I can at Perkins School for the Blind (on specific weekends). I am...
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Briana R.


Indian Orchard, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Worker

I have been an early childhood teacher for the past 10 years. I have experience with children of different needs. (Spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, adhd, odd and many more)
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Alexandra R.


Longmeadow, MA

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Special education teacher with a degree in severe special education with a concentration in autism.
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Alexandria G.


Ware, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Direct Care Worker

I work with the developmentally disabled elderly. I focus on making sure they are getting their daily tasks done and medication is taken when needed.
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lilian R.


Chicopee, MA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

ASL Fluent And Licensed As A SLPA In MA

Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In...
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Gloria S.


Springfield, MA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Glorybeth. I have worked with many seniors , clients with disabilities, and hospice patients I enjoy working in this field. I love helping people , I enjoy the companionship for each of the individuals I work with, and it's my passion !
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Partime Care-giver

Hello, My name is Maya . I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Umass Amherst. I have always loved kids, especially kids with medical issues and special needs. I am currently a Biology major on a pre-med track hoping to one day be a pediatrician. I have experience with care giving to kids with cerebral palsy and other special needs.
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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have always had an open mind and heart to those with special needs of any sort. I have family that is special needs, and my best friend of 11 years has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Paranoid Schizophrenia, and is Manic Depressive. I do not hold anything against anyone and would like to pride myself in my patience...
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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Sitter :)

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
Ogechi can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, specialized care, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Natasha C.


West Springfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Teacher And Experienced Special Needs Teacher

I have over 10 years in the education field, both in and out of the school system and with students of various abilities.
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Emily P.


Agawam, MA

$15-26/hr3 yrs exp

It can be hard to find someone to take care of mom and dad who you can trust, and even harder still to find someone who moves with compassion and understanding for them. I have been working with the disables and elderly for over 3 years now, working on a higher level of care than all of my colleges I would like to extend that...
Emily can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Caroline M.


South Deerfield, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

I've worked as an aide with special needs children in public schools for a little over 4 years and worked with children on the autism spectrum ranging from elementary school to high school age. I also lived in an intentional community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania for several months where I lived and worked...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Florence, MA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Kristina S.

4.0

Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed

- Jim S.

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...

- Robert U.

Rachel C.

5.0

You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening. Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...

- Lerisa B.

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