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Mary R.


Shrewsbury, MA

$20-30/hr • 6 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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Monique D.


Shrewsbury, MA

$20-50/hr • 10 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.
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Karen B.


Shrewsbury, MA

$15-30/hr • 10 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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Gayle K.


Shrewsbury, MA

$18-23/hr • 8 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
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/hr • 6 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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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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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/hr • 10 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/hr • 5 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/hr • 10 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.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

4.2

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Hired by 3 families 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 am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Frank has been a great addition to our family. He is kind, caring, patient and understanding. I am a single mom and Frank came on board to help out with after school care for my now 9 and 14 year old daughters. He was helping with school work, doing light house...

Nicole G.

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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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 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...
5.0
"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/hr • 7 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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Holly P.


Cherry Valley, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Joseph J.


Worcester, MA

$18-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Care-Giver

I am a patience caregiver , empathy, and resilience. I provide physical, emotional, and often medical support to those unable to care for themselves, including the elderly, disabled, or ill. I take my time and dedicate myself to what I do. And I have a deep sense of compassion. I do daily tasks, such as bathing, feeding, and...
Absolutely adore kids! I have over 10 years of nanny experience as well as ABA and teaching experience in special need
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Alysia L.


Millbury, MA

$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Over the last five years, I have been employed as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), working with children aged between 3-11 years who have special needs. Currently, I serve as a paraprofessional in the Grafton School District, where I work in the intensive needs classroom for preschool through first grade. During my time...

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Recent special needs child 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.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking activities, crafts, and science...

- Tenley P.

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