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Jennifer L.


North Billerica, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding. "

Diana O.

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Crystal T.


Tyngsboro, MA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Crystal!

Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

William M.

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Michaela G.


Chelmsford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi friends! I'm Michaela and I love kids! I have been babysitting for years! I currently work with special needs kids at the high school level , throughout the school year. With that being said, I have experience with special needs children, I am CPR certified, I have a valid license, reliable transportation and I love dogs!!...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Lisa S.


Concord, MA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional Childcare Provider Or Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for childcare, special needs care, and tutoring positions. I'm a high school teacher licensed in Moderate Disabilities Grades 5-12 and PreK-8. I have 4 years of classroom experience. I have regular after school, evening and weekend availability as well as time over school breaks. I have provided in home care for...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa P.


Chelmsford, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I specialize in the care of medically fragile children/young adults and adults with disabilities. I was a recreation & aquatics specialist for medically fragile children, prior to becoming an LPN. Skill set includes, but not limited to; - g/j tube feeding and medication administration. - ventilator care - tracheostomy...
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Sharon L.


Stow, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sharon. I live in Stow. I have worked with children for more than 20 years. I have worked with children ages 2 months thru 12 years. I've worked with special needs children through the years. In the past 5 years I have worked with infants. I am CPR and first aide certified. I am also comfortable with pets. Thank...
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Samantha G.


Ayer, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as happy, fun, loving I've been working with children in my job for over 25yrs. They call me the baby whisper at work. Children are a joy to be around, you never know what they might say. My children are all grown and I have free time on my hands. Well kinda, I do have 3 dogs. And going to school...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth M.


Still River, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny And Babysitter

I have been a nanny and in-home care person for over 12 years now. I have worked with babies, children, teens, and adults from every age and background, and have also worked privately and professionally with young people who have special needs for many of those years. I am currently planning to go back to school for Midwifery...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

My background is rich with experience in caring for seniors in several capacities. I have been a program director in an assisted living community for over 12 years. This position offered me the chance to spend long hours with seniors in a social setting. It also required dealing with many different temperaments. I am quite...
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Patty D.


Bedford, MA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

It's Always Half Full.

Honest, reliable, compassionate, the glass is half-full, fun. Non-smoker. I do it for the joy of it. Currently a PT receptionist at premier assisted living & memory care facility. Retired Producer & 3 decade company owner. 12 yr volunteer at the Bedford COA & Minuteman Senior Services. State certified in Memory Care: NIDE...
Patty can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, respite care, transportation
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Cassidy D.


Littleton, MA

$40/hr4 yrs exp

Cassidy From Littleton, MA

Hi! I recently graduated from Keene State College with a degree in theatre and psychology. It has been a dream and passion of mine to incorporate these two disciplines in working with children with special needs. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with severe behavioral and cognitive...
My biggest love in life is being a mom. My other love is taking care of people young and old. I've been in the child care profession for 25 years. Teaching is so amazing and rewarding. Working with other teachers in an administrator role has made me grow in so many ways. I have become knowledgeable through education and the...
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Christina J.


Sudbury, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Willing To Help

I worked at children's hospital on the inpatient psych unit for kids of all different behavioral and developmental issues. I'm currently a medical assistant, I am CPR, BLS, first aid, stop the bleeding, and crisis prevention and intervention certified. I also have extensive DBT&CBT training. Let me know if you have any...
I want to serve my community while my needs are also met . I am parent of 3 kids and know what challenges mean.
I have been a behavior technician (BT) and l have experience working with children with autism spectrum and running ABA sessions with them. Am patient and keen to details
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Peter S.


Lowell, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

My name is Peter, I have been a care giver for over 10 years, I do give care to seniors, male and female, children with special needs, youth struggling with different aspects of life, and I also give respite care, that is being with your loved one in case the family wants to travel for a short holiday, I live in Lowell Ma but...
Peter can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Delenn B.


Lowell, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I'm In A Gap Year And Looking For Work. I Can't Wait To Meet Your Kids!

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient, and adaptive. I like working with kids because they look at the world so differently and always have such interesting questions. I'm looking for a job that I can feel good about doing. I started working with kids when I was about 14 watching a pair of much younger special...
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Angela L.


Chelmsford, MA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Angela, I am 42 years old & have worked for over 20 years with the elderly as well as with special needs children. I worked at children's extended care center in Groton for 3 years, I was a teachers assistant for the flac students for 2 school terms & also worked in home care for special needs children several years....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Charlotte! I have experience with special needs kids, specifically with Autism, as my brother is special needs. I am happy to help in any aspect I am needed including housekeeping, giving rides, and more. I am looking for families who need help with math/science tutoring or childcare this summer. I am 18 and CPR...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

As an Elementary Education major, kids are my passion. I love spending time with kids of all ages. My concentration is in Special Education, I would like to make a career out of helping children with disabilities so I am always looking for opportunities to gain more special needs experience. I am somewhat flexible in my...

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