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Shelby F.


Ayer, MA

$28-40/hr

Special Skills For Special Needs

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I have been working with children with varying personalities and abilities since I was a sunday school teaching assistant at the age of 14. I also began baby sitting for families with children with ADD, ADHD ASD, and a variety of developmental delays. This passion inspired me to become a speech therapist in a special education...
Hello, my name is Jasmine Dobson. I am currently working as an ABT Therapist, in pursuit of BT certification. I have been working directly with children on the Autism Spectrum since August 2021. I come equipped with the knowledge and understanding required to assist your children with being their best authentic self. I look...
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Katie E.


Greenville, NH

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm studying Child and Family Studies at FSU , when I graduate I will go to grad school at BU for Child Life and Family Services with a goal of working as a Child Life specialist at Boston Children's Hospital! Pre-COVID I taught for a before and after school kindergarten program and I worked in a K-2...
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Anne V.


Hollis, NH

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with various levels of special needs children and adults for 20 years. I have done respite care, public school experience from elementary to high school. I have done behavioral work, teaching academics to being in the supermarket. I also have gone into the workforce with special needs teens and adults. I get a lot...
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Ramsey C.


Pepperell, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Great Listener, Excellent And Creative Caregiver!

Mother of two, grandmother of four. I've been a licensed mental health counselor for over 25 years. Retired to take care of my disabled daughter. I love to touch people's hearts and find what will bring that smile and sense of connection and care. Love to help with housekeeping, cooking, planning and doing activities. I'm an...
Ramsey can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
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Selene S.


Fitchburg, MA

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Experience working with children, elder community and people with physical and mental disability. My experience in health and human services is of 25 years. I started off working in early childhood development, I worked in a classroom for 10 years. I later went back to school and obtained a CNA/HHA certification. I also obtained...
Selene can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

I have three and a half years of experience as a residential counselor to adult women with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Kerry W.


Hollis, NH

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kerry, I am a 35-year-old female who has been doing direct support and managing group homes for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, dementia, and traumatic brain injuries. I am very friendly, knowledgeable, independent, with a great sense of humor. My...

Hilary N.


West Townsend, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have worked with various children with various needs and am a mother myself. My children will not need to come with me however. I look forward to speaking with you further.

Solina P.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-32/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and energetic person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...

Kerry W.


Hollis, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Attendant With Flexible Availability

I have over 15 years experience working with adults with developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries, as well as elder care. I managed a group home for many years as well as worked privately in individual's homes. I bring maturity, patience, and a sense of humor to any work environment. I have experience with assisting at...
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Eliana T.


Lancaster, MA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care. Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
Eliana can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Eliana is kind, caring, dependable, reliable, and really knows the importance of her role. Even though she was very busy she made time to fit me into her schedule. She is a lovely professional person who I feel lucky to have caring for me."

Allison S.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Joni A.


Boxborough, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, PCA, Care For Disabled, Elderly, Children, Pets, House Sitting. Companion Care.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced PCA, with experience in all the above profile titles. I have experience with disabled clients, as well as care experience for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and elderly clients. If you have house sitting needs, I will gladly assist you! If you simply need a companion for your aging mom or dad or any other...
Joni can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"We hired Joni to help with caring for my mother who has several medical issues. Joni was absolutely wonderful. Joni assisted with mobility issues, meals, dressing, light housekeeping and positive companionship. Joni was always on-time and never missed a scheduled...

Jen M.

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Rachel C.


Peterborough, NH

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

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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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....

Bonnie O.

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Kathleen J.


Chelmsford, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kathleen J. Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my name is Kathy, I have a job that I truly enjoy! I am starting my 9th year working in a classroom with early, elementary students with various learning and physical challenges. *(Autism, CVI, Down Syndrome, Global learning delays, Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, feeding tubes, just to li, non verbal, feeding issuesst...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Townsend, MA

Eliana T.

5.0

Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.

- Kathryn M.

Joni A.

5.0

We hired Joni to help with caring for my mother who has several medical issues. Joni was absolutely wonderful. Joni assisted with mobility issues, meals, dressing, light housekeeping and positive companionship. Joni was always on-time and never missed a scheduled visit. In addition, Joni provided...

- Jen M.

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.

Pamela T.

5.0

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...

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Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

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