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Mary R.


Shrewsbury, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny With Special Needs Experience

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Hi, my name is Mary! I will be graduating high school this year, and pursuing a career in elementary education and speech therapy (in a school environment) as an undergrad student, to ultimately get my masters in Speech Pathology! I absolutely love working with kids, and years of experience have reinforced my decision to...
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Iridje G.


Shrewsbury, MA

$40-50/hr8 yrs exp

With over eight years of leadership experience in healthcare policy and management, I bring a strong foundation in patient care and operational efficiency. I would describe my personality as passionate, optimistic, patient, and vibrant. I genuinely enjoy caring for seniors because it allows me to connect with individuals...
Iridje can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care
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Gayle K.


Shrewsbury, MA

$18-23/hr8 yrs exp

Mom

I had a child that was diagnosed when she was younger with being on the Spectrum. I also have taken care of many children with autism and brain injuries. Love teaching them how to live their life in capabilities to the full extent
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Karen B.


Shrewsbury, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hello! I'm Karen. I live in Shrewsbury, MA. (I have to wait to update.) I have my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. During the School year I work with a school district as a Paraprofessional and I am currently looking for something after school hours. I have experience working with individuals with Autism, cognitive...
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Monique D.


Shrewsbury, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a highly experienced Special Education. I have been teaching HS special Education for the past 17 years. The last 7 years, I have been a teacher in an Autism program, so I very experienced with students on the Spectrum. I hold a master's degree in special Education, and I am certified in CPR.
Currently, I am a special educator at a private specialty day school at the New England Center for Children in Southborough, MA, where I teach students ages 6-12 years old primarily with autism as well as other pairing disabilities. Besides this work experience, I grew up having an older and younger sibling both diagnosed with...
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Victoria K.


Shrewsbury, MA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

-Degree from Berklee College of Music in Music Therapy -6 month internship with hospice -2 years experience working at a daycare -1 year experience working as a Music Therapist at a school for children with Traumatic Brain Injuries in Manhattan, NY -CPR Certified
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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

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Maura P.


Hopkinton, MA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Maura's Mission

Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. . I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...

Maddy G.

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...

Paula E.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Fardowsa M.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

I have worked in different types sittings, Home, nursing home, residential. I have worked with individuals with Dementia, Alzheimers, and individuals with developmental disabilities. I currently work as social worker with children and families providing family with resources in community and supporting them to be the best...
Fardowsa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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"I have worked with Fardowsa for over 2 years at a group home for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Fardowsa is an incredibly gifted and compassionate worker, who always goes above and beyond for the clients that she serves. She is meticulous...

Emily R.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
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"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."

Peter B.

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

Hello! I just moved from NH to Tucson in the beginning of October. My job back home was assistant manager for a cleaning company so I have a lot of experience with house care and tidying up. My job before that was in assisted living for elderly with special needs. I was promoted to assistant manager very quickly at this job,...
Cassandra can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Donna C.


Hopkinton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Companion With A Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of many elderly family members over the years. I have been there companions and there friends. I have taken them shopping and played games with them. I have helped with there meals and and errands and have stayed overnight with them. A couple of them also had dementia and lived with my family so I am...
I have been a CNA for 21 years. I love what I do. I have worked in hospital settings, assistant living as well as private care. I am able to work with a hoyer lift, assist with meds and long with ADLs. I'm looking forward to speaking with you and getting more info to see if we are a good fit. Thank you

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Shrewsbury, MA

Bendu S.

5.0

Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...

- Joanna B.

Maura P.

5.0

Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest potential, and works closely with...

- Maddy G.

Joselin N.

5.0

May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism, which no doubt comes from having her...

- Paula E.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that is looking for some help.

- Wendy W.

Fardowsa M.

5.0

I've worked with Fardowsa at two different agencies over the span of ten years and all her clients rave about her. She is caring, patient, listens to the needs of her clients and she always has a smile on her face.

- Sandra K.

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