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Bonny D.


Berlin, MA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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I love taking care of all ages, I'm a big kid at heart. I've been involved with many families over the past 25 years doing what I love. My experience ranges from infants to young adults. I've gone to many homes, or transported to and from school. I'm professional and trustworthy, but mostly caring. I do take 2 vacations a year,...
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Meredith C.


Clinton, MA

$28-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Friendly

I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.

Skylar B.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced With Intellectually Disabled Adults MAP Certified CPR/First Aid Certified

MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified Has 1+years experience Can assist with bathing Can assist with feeding Can assist living their life as normal as possible

Shannon K.


Holden, MA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant I have a lot of experience working with children with various disabilities. I love what I do and would love to help parents that have children with disabilities or limitations.
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...

Tenley P.

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Kayla F.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 2 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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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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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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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.

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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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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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...
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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/RN Available

I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
5.0
"Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties as a nurse she is responsible for cleaning and organizing my household. One of the qualities that I value the...

Jonathan H.

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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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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

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Mary S.


Worcester, MA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

SLP Grad Student That Loves Working With Kids, Accommodating Special Needs, & Early Com. Development

I am currently in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. I have more than 12 years of experience working with kids with autism, special needs, and/or significant behavioral needs. I am interested in early child development & communication and I specifically want to work with infants and/or toddlers developing...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Breana Z.


Marlborough, MA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Levi, I have 3 years professional experience working with kids of all ages with a variety of special needs as well as with mental health/behavioral issues. I currently work with elementary aged kids with special needs and am looking for a part time job after school and on weekends. I do know some sighn language and...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Sterling, MA

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.

Kayla F.

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 and teenagers at the residential...

- Cassandra 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.

Claudia P.

5.0

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

- Karen D.

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.

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