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Special needs caregivers in Abington, MA

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Madison H.


Abington, MA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

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I have two cousins who have special needs who are my best friends one is age 9 and the other is 13. For my career I want to work with special needs kids because every kid brings me pure joy!
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Jenna M.


Abington, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Childcare Experience

Hi! My name is Jenna, I'm a 36-year-old dog mom with no kids of my own but 12 nieces and nephews to maintain my role as the cool Auntie Jenna. My experience in childcare in a nutshell is as follows: 1. Over 20 years babysitting/childcare experience. 2. Over 15 years special needs experience. 3. Previous private nanny for...
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Moira T.


Abington, MA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

ABA Teacher

Hi my name is Moira I am 29 years old. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have watched newborns- high school age children and adults. I worked as a teacher at Center for Children for children with autism for 2 years. I am first aid and CPR certified. I would love to help you and your family out. I am a...
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Denise P.


Abington, MA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have experience working with people who have muscular dystrophy, brain injuries, quadri/paraplegics, and mental retardation. I find working with people who have disabilities is a very rewarding job. I like to help them achieve their goals and retain as much independence as possible. I like to make a positive influence in their...
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Heather L.


Abington, MA

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

I started babysitting at a very young age. I went to college for early childhood education. I graduated with my degree in sociology with a concentration in education. I was a substitute teacher for 2 years while in college. When I finished college I got a job as an aide at an elementary school. I was an aide for special needs...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Sydney F.


Hanover, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Caretaker

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Sydney. I am a 31 years old with 15+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I have ample experience working with children with special needs and children undergoing psychiatric and medical care. I have a degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I was previously the program director for...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is an exceptional person. I feel completely comfortable with her in my home. She is a gem!"

Amy L.

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Kayla D.


Pembroke, MA

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome References And I Do Overnight Babysitting

4.3

(3)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with children from ages newborn to 18 years of age and with up to as many as eight children at once. My experience includes infant twins and toddler triplets as well as medically complex and special needs children. I also am experienced with overnights and was the sole caregiver of 2 children for 3...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kayla is very responsible, dependable, and caring. My children adored her. She handled everything with maturity and wisdom so that I had complete peace of mind that my children were in good hands. She was always on time and respectful of my children and my home."

Diane L.

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Sabrina F.


Brockton, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I Own A Company And I Provide Caregivers To Care For Our Clients In Their Comfort Home

Hello I have my bachelor in nursing at Umass Boston. I have 14+ years of experience providing care for elders, toddlers, infant, children's and special needs kids. I am very compassionate and empathetic, I take proud in providing care to a high standard to satisfy my clients. Only Those Who Cares About you, Can Hear When You...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Marie is a great help I would definitely recommend her. She worked at my agency for about 5 years now. She also took care of my 4 children's since they were born. Now that they are old enough I don't need a babysitter anymore she can finally move on."

Marie F.

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Karen C.


South Weymouth, MA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Care Giver

I am a Mom of a 34-year-old developmental delayed daughter and I have a 36-year-old down syndrome sister in law.
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Brianna H.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brianna, I'm 26 years old, and I love what I do! I have now been a full time nanny for 8 years! I love outdoor activities, baking, music, singing, dancing, reading and arts and crafts. I have experience with, and love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids who have special needs. I love all...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brianna has been with our family for almost a year and I can't say enough good about her. She's always on time, stays late with a smile when my day got out of hand, loves my daughter like her own little sister. Brianna was constantly in touch with me throughout the...

Jenae D.

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Amanda C.


South Weymouth, MA

$15-30/hr

Amanda C. OTR/L

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Amanda. I'm 25 years old and have a masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England. I've worked with children, and children with special needs, for the past several years. My most recent nannying was for a sweet 2-year-old girl while I was in graduate school. Before that I completed a...
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Melissa L.


Stoughton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 5 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked for the school system of Malden public school as a para, professional. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I have...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am a first-time care.com parent, and my anxiety level was pretty high. Melissa was great; we spoke before our first encounter, which helped with my anxiety about my kids being with a “stranger.” When we finished our first conversation, I already felt better. I...

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Teresa W.


Hingham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 2018 University of Maine graduate with a child development and family relations major and nutrition food science minor. I graduated the University of Alabama in 2021 with a Nutrition Dietetics Food Science major and just completed my internship to become a clinical pediatric RDN. I grew up in Hingham, MA and just moved...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Teresa! My kids loved having Teresa as a nanny. She is full of energy, and is really great with children. They loved how Teresa was engaged and actually played with them. She was also extremely dependable, always showing up on time and...

Siobhan S.

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Stephanie K.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."

Sam R.

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Samantha O.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have a younger brother with Downs Syndrome and another with epilepsy so I've always had a passion for working with those who have special needs. I've experienced working one on one with children in a classroom, as well as, running an inclusive classroom with those on the autism spectrum.
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Stephanie C.


Hanover, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When I lived on the Cape I was a PCA for a wheel bound man. I also used to be a certified nurses aid and have attended some nursing school.
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Lisa W.


Braintree, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced South Shore Nanny And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and caregiver of over 20 years. I am college educated and have experience and enjoy caring for children from infants to teens as well as elders, and those with special needs. I am nurturing, kind, and loving with a sparkly sense of humor. I am looking for a part or full-time position and I am available...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was a wonderful full-time nanny/ house manager. Unfortunately we are moving and we cannot take her with us. She has been with us for almost 2 years. 100% reliable, accountable, trustworthy, & kids love her. She took care of the kids after school, took them to...

Cindy M.

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Christine O.


North Weymouth, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I work in school full time. I am copied and fingerprinted. I have worked with special needs and I was a certified preschool teacher. Other past experience is working in assisted living with elderly
5.0
"Christine is a kind and nurturing person who loves working with children. Christine was my child care provider for my 2 sons for over 14 years. One of my sons was in her care from infancy through middle school. She provided excellent care and loved my children...

Linda D.

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Jasmine A.


Rockland, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated with a degree in Education from North Carolina State University in 2016. I started babysitting back in high school and have experience with newborn through teenagers as well as children with special needs. I currently work as an ABA Specialist for Boston Public Schools. I am ideally looking to provide summer care. I...
Jasmine can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was our top choice for hire. Just an amazing person. Very intelligent and got along with the kids during our interview. We decided not to hire a nanny, but she would have been ours in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her!"

Leah A.

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Christina F.


South Easton, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Having experience dealing with infants, toddlers/adolescents & Adults from The Judge Rotenberg Center and The May Institute, I have worked with students at school and clients at their residences who are autistic/ADHD or any other kinds of special needs. I also worked with clients who come from broken homes giving them the best...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tina was very respectful of our property and home, and would help with a number of chores every day. She kept our place really clean. She was very transparent, providing covid tests if needed, her personal information like ID and phone number, and was very...

Fred P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Abington, MA

Sydney F.

5.0

Sydney is an exceptional person. I feel completely comfortable with her in my home. She is a gem!

- Amy L.

Kayla D.

5.0

Kayla was terrific with our children. She drove them to activities and helped with their homework. They played outside and had a blast. She always supported our routines and rules to maintain consistency, She is kind and loving.

- Susan O.

Sabrina F.

5.0

Marie is a great help I would definitely recommend her. She worked at my agency for about 5 years now. She also took care of my 4 children's since they were born. Now that they are old enough I don't need a babysitter anymore she can finally move on.

- Marie F.

Brianna H.

5.0

Brianna has been with our family for almost a year and I can't say enough good about her. She's always on time, stays late with a smile when my day got out of hand, loves my daughter like her own little sister. Brianna was constantly in touch with me throughout the day with photos, text updates,...

- Jenae D.

Melissa L.

5.0

Melissa is wonderful! She has provided weekly care for our daughters for over six months and is wonderful with them. They love her so much. We will absolutely continue to work with her in the future!

- Heather M.

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