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Paulina A.


Northampton, MA

$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time

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I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Chase W.


Sunderland, MA

$19-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker Available Near Hayward, CA

I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Kelsey B.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

About Me

My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
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Ridan D.


Amherst, MA

$31-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
Hello! I am a registered nurse of 12 years with adult experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My dream job has always been to work in the NICU but for different reasons I have not pursued that yet....
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Kaitlyn T.


Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our kids had such a great time. Can't wait to have you back again!"

Glen F.

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Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
4.0
"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"

Jim S.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr • 5 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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Melissa B.


Easthampton, MA

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have both personal and professional experience caring for people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges. I have also been an EMT for going on 4 years, and have experience with food allergies and epilepsy. My experience also encompasses being a Special Education Advocate where I not only helped clients get what...
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Kelsey S.


Granby, MA

$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Behavioral technician with experience with all ages. I primarily work with children with autism Monday - Friday 9a-12p. I can provide full reference.
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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

My Experience

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...
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Laura R.


Easthampton, MA

$20-45/hr • 9 yrs exp

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
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Molly G.


Southampton, MA

$22-26/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have many years experience working with children who have special needs. My experience ranges from a classroom teacher to in -home assistance and tutoring. I have my Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in severe special needs. I also have a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have studied Applied...
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Janet D.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced patient, compassionate Caregiver. Give me a call and let's chat about your needs. Thank you, Janet
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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
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Nia H.


Greenfield, MA

$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Reliable Direct Support

I have 5+ years of experience working with all types of individuals, including but not limited to: developmentally delayed, mentally ill, chemically addicted)
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Jenelismar R.


Holyoke, MA

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Lilian R.


Chicopee, MA

$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

ASL Fluent And Licensed As A SLPA In MA

Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In...

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Whately, MA

Kaitlyn T.

5.0

Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended.

- Dennis L.

Kristina S.

4.0

Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed

- Jim S.

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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