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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Melrose, MA

The average posted rate is $28/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 6 years

Special needs adult care in Melrose, MA

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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!

5.0

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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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Claire K.


Woburn, MA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Happy Yo Work With Elderly

4.4

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile. Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Amongst multiple candidates, Claire impressed me because she spoke directly to my elderly Mother, and and engaged with her immediately, despite my Mother's mild dementia. She is warm and competent. Toward the end of my Mother's life, as she was becoming weaker,...

Marcia S.

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Sergia T.


Lynn, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...
Sergia can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one."

Anita A.

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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

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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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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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."

Diana O.

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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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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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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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Suzanne H.


Salem, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping, Transportation And Meal Prep

With over 10 years experience in caring for family members with both illness and disability, I feel that patience and understanding of your loved ones needs will give them the best care possible. Available for flexible hours - Quality of life is so important! I enjoy making personal connections and would be more than happy to...
Suzanne can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Suzanne was helpful, reliable and kind. "

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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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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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Denia C.


Roxbury, MA

$40-65/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home 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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Rishi K.


Saugus, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years Of Experience Care Giver

I am Rishi, I have been in the Care provider service industry for more than 25 years. I have experience working with people with special needs, dementia, ADHD etc for several years.
Rishi can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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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, respite care, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Eleni S.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr

Behavioral Therapist

I am currently a behavioral therapist for children with autism and work in homes, daycare care centers and middle school. In the past I also worked as a teacher's assistant for middle school special needs children and at a shelter for teenage moms. I have training in trauma informed care. I also have 10 years experience caring...
Eleni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Hello, my name is Albena! I have 8 years of experience with children and I also have experience with special needs children. I love interacting with children, spending time with them and doing activities with them. I'm looking for a part-time job in the mornings because I work at an after school kids program in the afternoon.
Albena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Lorraine B.


Medford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver.

With 20+ years of experience in senior care, child care and special needs care, I specialize in providing compassionate reliable support to individuals and their families with diverse needs including those requiring dementia care while aging at home. My extensive background includes hands-on assistance with a daily living...
Lorraine can also help with: Transportation, errands, personal care, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Melrose, MA

Claire K.

5.0

Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed.

- Care member

Sergia T.

5.0

Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one.

- Anita A.

Justine J.

5.0

She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!

- Megan K.

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

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.

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