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Amanda D.


Wayland, MA

$25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Amanda D. I graduated Framingham State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I am certified to teach grades 1-6. I currently work as a behavior technician at a middle school in Natick MA in a sub separate program for students with severe disabilities. I love to spend time outdoors and enjoy doing...
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Keri S.


Wayland, MA

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi families, I take a neuroaffirming and respectful approach to working with neurodivergent kids and teens, alongside a collaborative and needs based approach to communication, as in, I need this, you need that, how can we work it out so we're both good with the solution? My goal is to develop relationships, have fun, and...
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Cahrina J.


Wayland, MA

$27-50/hr2 yrs exp

With 2 years of dedicated experience in ABA services, I support individuals with autism in diverse settings, homes, communities, and centers. My focus lies in teaching vital daily living and social skills, grounded in evidence-based treatments. I excel in data collection and organization for objective assessment. Collaboration...
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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Peter G.

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system. some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...

Immaculate M.

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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.

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...

Michael T.

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Elizabeth B.


Maynard, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled Experienced Eldercare And Expert Nanny

I have been doing private childcare/Nanny jobs for the past four years, for many years before that I worked with the elderly, and the disabled. I have an emergency medical background and am excellent at all aspects of home care, I currently have no certifications, but in the past I have been trained and held certification in the...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was my PCA 4 years. My actual first one and I miss her terrible. She was great in every way!"

Paul P.

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Kayla F.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Jessica M.


Waltham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated with a BA in Special Education from Boston University, and hold a masters degree from UMass Boston and a teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work at Perkins School for the Blind as a teacher for deafblind students. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities...
5.0
"Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator."

Chris R.

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Domenica M.


Waltham, MA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."

Marc H.

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Aaliyah H.


Watertown, MA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years

I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable. I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases, Example: Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it . As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aaliyah took care of my mother for 19 months. She was at her side when mom died. She has patience, is very caring and calm. Aaliyah lived with mom and took care of all her needs. They became good friends, and she felt like family. Aaliyah has a great sense of...

Cheryl M.

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Doreen G.


Waltham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a professional caregiver with experience of 15 years working with seniors and people with disabilities and those that have a lot of needs especially those that have dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, Parkinson's disease, and kids with autism. I also provide my clients with transportation especially when are going for...
5.0
"Doreen is is a very caring and compassionate person. She is extremely patient, trustworthy and dependable."

Kathleen R.

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Sharon M.


Waltham, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."

Fardowsa M.

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Natalya B.


Natick, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Companion Available

My name is Natalya. I graduated from Lasell University in 1997 with Physical Therapy Practitioner degree and since then I have been employed in multiple long and short term rehabilitation facilities caring for seniors with cognitive and physical illnesses and disabilities including working at Newton Wellesley Center for...
Natalya can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Natalya was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always a team player and had a skill set that was amazing and supportive of my grandmother. My grandmother had just suffered a loss and was incredibly difficult to deal with at times and Natalya took this in...

Destiny L.

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Becky D.


Weston, MA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

I'm an enthusiastic 50-year-old mother of three older children/young adults! Looking to get out and start helping others! I have experience with children, seniors and special needs (oldest son has autism) and a huge heart! I have my own car and a clean driving record. Willing to do reoccurring jobs and one time jobs as well!
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Carolyn M.


Waltham, MA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Elderly Care and Babysitter

I am interested in both babysitting and elderly care and special needs childcare. For the past five years I have worked with Autistic children and elderly people with special needs and I have realized that I am a very compassionate person, have keen sense of detail, am a team player and friendly. I bring lots of skills with me...
Carolyn can also help with: Respite care, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
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Michelle E.


Fayville, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Rehabilitation Counselor, SPED Teacher/Children With ASD

I'm a very hard-working and passionate being - can provide proper care for elderly and children with special needs.
Michelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
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Nana A.


Sudbury, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had the opportunity of working with seniors since 2008, and have gained a great deal of experience with special needs children, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Stroke, Parkinson's, Cancer, to name a few. I am a person of good morals, very compassionate and have excellent communication skills. I find it fulfilling to be of...
Nana can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wayland, MA

Athena Z.

5.0

Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can.

- Peter G.

Prisca N.

5.0

Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as she's our go to person. I...

- Immaculate M.

Claudia P.

5.0

Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring.

- Karen D.

Cheryl T.

5.0

Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail and communication skills.

- Michael T.

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Elizabeth is a very caring, attentive and kind person who will give loving care to anyone!

- Jacqueline L.

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