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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Wakefield, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

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

Special needs adult care in Wakefield, MA

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Taylor S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have been an ABA assistant teaching children and young adults with autism and other phycological disabilities for the past couple of years in a residential program as well as within a day school program. I am CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross and have assisted with many tube feedings.
Hi! I graduated from college in May 2020 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Ed and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am currently working towards my Masters in Moderate Disabilities!
Recently worked 2. 5 yrs for an agency in Lynnfiled MA Office. Worked their agency client 5 months for same elderly women as a Live in Monday thru Friday and also many weekends November to April at Brooksby Village Peabody MA. Elderly & Disabled clients including monitoring and guiding Down Syndrome and Autistic children. PCA...
Mona can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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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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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: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
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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Rashidah N.


Stoneham, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, errands
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family You're dearly loved and missed"

Rowley S.

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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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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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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: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Suzanne. She is super reliable and so kind to my mom. She engages her in conversations and makes her laugh which means so much to me. Our little dog loves Suzanne, too. We are very lucky to have her steady help and are very...

Karen F.

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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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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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...

Beth S.

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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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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: Companionship, home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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."

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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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wakefield, MA

Lauren P.

5.0

Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.

- Natalie D.

Marla M.

5.0

Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest endorsement.

- Sandy W.

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.

Leonie C.

5.0

Leonie assisted me traveling to and from dental surgery. I found her to be warm, relaxed, and attentive to verbal directions discussed at the start of the event. She followed-up on all details that I mentioned, and then I forgot because I was medicated for the oral surgery, demonstrating her...

- Joseph R.

Rashidah N.

5.0

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...

- Avain R.

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