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Special needs caregivers in Acton, MA

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Zainab G.


Acton, MA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Zainab, and I am passionate about providing compassionate care to individuals with special needs. With 3 years of experience in caregiving, I specialize in creating engaging and supportive environments that foster growth and development. My journey began with a deep commitment to understanding and meeting the...
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Hanifah N.


Acton, MA

$24-32/hr3 yrs exp

I have dedicated several years to working with individuals with special needs, focusing on providing compassionate and personalized care. My experience includes supporting daily living activities, facilitating communication, and promoting social interactions to enhance their quality of life. I have developed tailored strategies...
I have a few years of experience working with people of all populations with special needs it can be very awarding and challenging at times but I'm very patient and understanding and every person should be given a good level of care if interested contact me thank you and good day

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From a very young age the effects of a premature birth hampered my ability to develop along a standard trajectory. I underwent months of early intervention to improve motor functioning and limit the residual effects of delayed speech. During my elementary education years I was placed in small classrooms focused on providing...

Leslie J.


Acton, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have 20 years of experience as a companion, advocate and caregiver to people with developmental disabilities. My relationships with the individuals I serve have been long lasting, one being 20 years and still ongoing. Many people in the developmental disability community know me. I have a certificate in augmentative and...

Harriet N.


Acton, MA

$15-28/hr8 yrs exp

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Have varsity experience in elderly and special needs/disability care. Worked on a one to one basis in homes, facilities and group homes. Healthcare is a field have always loved. Am a service-oriented person with all round skills. Additional information will be provided, if required.
Harriet can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Rachel G.


Sudbury, MA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Making A Difference In Children's Lives

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an active 24-year-old. I am a senior at Curry College. I have 11 years of experience working with children. I will have a BA in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. I was a counselor too children as a (one to one) with special needs specially (Autism). I have been around children my whole life and feel better around...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been a fantastic sitter for my two kids. She immediately connected with my kids and they enjoy being around her. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her and I would recommend her to anyone."

Gloria M.

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 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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Aletha D.


Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...

Branwen C.

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Blair S.


Concord, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Blair has been a dependable sitter for our family for years. My 2 year old daughter and 4 year old son love when she comes over to watch them. Whether it be a full day or a date night, we always ask Blair if she's available before anyone else. She's super patient...

Elizabeth C.

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Sarah R.


Sudbury, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"

Brigid D.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....

Bonnie O.

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Alena H.


Ayer, MA

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."

Donna C.

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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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Sierra N.


North Billerica, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...

Henry E.

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Daïna C.


Billerica, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...
Daïna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Honest, kind, trustworthy, reliable!"

Katrina W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Acton, MA

Rachel G.

5.0

Our 3 year old son enjoyed Rachel's company. She played cars with him, reminded him of potty breaks, and prepared snacks while we worked last summer.

- Teresa W.

Aletha D.

5.0

Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes above and beyond what I would expect -...

- Branwen C.

Blair S.

5.0

My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take an instant liking to Blair which...

- Ciara B.

Sarah R.

5.0

Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!

- Brigid D.

Pamela T.

5.0

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...

- Care member

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