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Lauren G.


Wellesley, MA

$19-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Warm, Loving Caretaker

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I am a 29-year-old with a psychology degree focusing on child development. I am warm, kind and patient. I have experience working with people with various special needs. I want to work with your loved one, reaching milestones, goals and social interaction amongst many.
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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...

Alex C.

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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

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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Mislene D.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

I have spent the past three years pursuing my passion to help others. I have completed a Home Health Aide Program and Nurse Aide Training Program and hope to use these skills to better the lives of my clients. I am proficient in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
5.0
"Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care. Elizabeth loves her. I HIGHLY recommend Mislene for all your home care needs."

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr • 6 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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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Bridget M.


Dedham, MA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special education teacher, tutor and swim instructor. I have 5 years of teaching experience, and 10+ of tutoring and teaching swim lessons. I have a masters in special education and am Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.
5.0
"She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again."

Grazia D.

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 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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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr • 5 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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Jen C.


Medfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...

Anne C.

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Laura S.


Natick, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Special Needs Experience

I have been a nanny/babysitter for several families over the past 15 years. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and children up through from newborn through high school age in these positions. I have also been responsible for driving, feeding, bathing, and supporting other daily living activities. Additionally, I have worked...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary B.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver W/ Special Needs Experience

I am a current nursing student at Boston College. For the past three years I've been a camp counselor for kids with special needs, though I have experience caring for both neurotypical and non neurotypical children. I am also CPR and first aid certified!
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Keri S.


Wayland, MA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/ Babysitter Services

My name is Keri, and I'm the mom of two older teens. I have a strong background in ECE and Special Education, specifically working with Autistic children as well as ADHD, anxiety, SPD and PDA. My approach to care is empathetic and trauma informed, and I especially enjoy working collaboratively with children who have a demand...
Keri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Marilyn M.


Medfield, MA

$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp

Spectrum

I have over three years experience working with children that are on the spectrum and those with developmental delays working hand in hand with their assigned ABAs
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Yisshelen R.


Brighton, MA

$25-36/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a registered nurse who is passionate about helping others, I have been working in a Rehabilitation hospital for the past 1. 5 years. For me, the best part of my job is seeing people recover and regain confidence in themselves. I feel assured of the kind of care I can provide. I can work 2 full days a week and 1 weekend day...
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Joan M.


Waltham, MA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am currently working as a teacher's aide for a 7-year-old little boy with autism. I help provide him with support in the classroom and socially. He is an active, cute, lovable little boy! This is my second year working in the school. I enjoy working with younger children as I have two children of my own, who are young adults.
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Zachary H.


Auburndale, MA

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Zachary. I have a passion for children and young adults with disabilities and currently work as a program assistant at Cotting School in Lexington in which I assist in an upper level classroom. Throughout college I worked as a Home Hospice caretaker as well, in which I routinely watched two young men multiple...
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Miguelina P.


West Roxbury, MA

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Miguelina I'm 52 years old. I'm looking for a nanny Job Monday- Friday full time. I have over 10 years experience in childcare with kids around (5 months to 9 years old) I'm responsible, mature and patient person who loves to take care of kids, I can even talk in Spanish to your kids, teach them Spanish,...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Wellesley, MA

Oksana S.

5.0

For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found her

- Alex C.

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.

Mislene D.

5.0

Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care. Elizabeth loves her. I HIGHLY recommend Mislene for all your home care needs.

- Care member

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...

- Jenna V.

Bridget M.

5.0

She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again.

- Grazia D.

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