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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I have one year of experience working in a private school for children with special needs, and hope to focus my...
Currently work in a school, love playing with the children! I used to work in inhome therapy for autism children. Watching them grow, accomplish things their parents thought they couldn't accomplish I loved seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy. I love being able to help !
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Julie S.


Agawam, MA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a home health aide/CNA for approximately 20 years I have a passion for taking care of the elderly and or disabled.
Julie can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Pauline W.


Agawam, MA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Understanding, Gentle, And Caring Person For Elders.

I am a special education teacher who is currently working. Over the years I have worked with a wide variety of people that include individuals with and without disabilities. I have also worked with some elderly individuals, and I truly enjoyed the experience.
Pauline can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I am a caring and nurturing person, I really love making clients smile and treating them like family. I am a Direct Support Professional 2, I work for Berkshire County Arc at a group home in Southampton caring for 4 individuals that require special care. I have taken and been certified in many classes. G tube, J tube, MAP...

Jessica F.


Westfield, MA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional 2

I work with adults and seniors with autism, brain injuries and other developmental disabilities. Some have diabetes, seizures and other medical conditions. I enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces, when I come in for my shift and they welcome and treat me like family.
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia

Patricia G.


Holyoke, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced CNA,HHA, Para-professional. Love My Work

Hi! My name is Patti, and have been a CNA for 25+ years with a focus on home health aid work for the last 15 years. My experience as a home health aid has been focused on providing comfortable and thoughtful care. My clients have had a wide range of needs, and I pride myself on my adaptability in every situation. My background...

Caroline W.


Agawam, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny Senior Occupational Therapy Student At UNH

Both my parents are special education teachers. For the past 2 summers, I have been a caretaker for a 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome where I cooked for her, played games, took her out, and helped with ADL's.
My special needs experience is primarily with speech disorders but I do have some experience with varies degrees of the spectrum.
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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...

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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care/Companion

COVID-CAUTIOUS VAXXED MASKED AND DISTANCED I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care. I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...

Robert U.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 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...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was fabulous in every way! I felt safe and listened to. She was thoughtful and smart! I hold her in high regard!"

Stefani E.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$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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Autumn A.


Enfield, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Awesome with kiddos loves to nurture them and see them grow up have experience with autism and other disabilities like type 1 diabetes. Loves to cooking clean do homework can do nap time
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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have always had an open mind and heart to those with special needs of any sort. I have family that is special needs, and my best friend of 11 years has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Paranoid Schizophrenia, and is Manic Depressive. I do not hold anything against anyone and would like to pride myself in my patience...
My name is Stephanie . I have 14 years experience working with adults specials needs people. I work in group home, PCA jobs and Patient Care Technician in Baystate's Medical Center.
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Isabella U.


Northampton, MA

$40/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Isabella (they/she), I'm A Hampshire College Graduate.

Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.
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Casey G.


Huntington, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide With 17 Years Of Experience Available For Long Shifts And Night Shifts

I have been working with senior citizens and disabled for 18 years now. I have done bathing and housekeeping to full care. I am available for long shifts and short shifts 2 hours minimum. I can travel to Westfield and surrounding hilltowns and Southampton.
Casey can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, live-in home care & more
Experienced companionship to elderly/disabled. I'm kind, caring and treat everyone as if they were my own family. I can help with running errands, driving to appointments, housekeeping, light meal prep.
Nwal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in West Springfield, MA

Sabrina D.

5.0

Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife recently died. Sabrina is highly skilled...

- Care member

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...

- Robert U.

Rachel C.

5.0

You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening. Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...

- Lerisa B.

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.

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