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Special needs caregivers in Amherst, NH
Kerry W.
Hollis, NH
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Care Attendant With Flexible Availability
I have over 15 years experience working with adults with developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries, as well as elder care. I managed a group home for many years as well as worked privately in individual's homes. I bring maturity, patience, and a sense of humor to any work environment. I have experience with assisting at...
Hailey B.
Milford, NH
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Who Is Dedicated To Helping Children Thrive!
Hello Everyone! My name is Hailey and I have been caring for children for over 5 years now! I have experience with children of all ages including newborns. I am CPR certified and have my own reliable transportation. I also have experience with children who have special needs. A little bit about me- I am a mom to little girl who...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I'm a mother to a child with special needs and a teacher seeking a family who needs random or scheduled care. . Experience with special needs, multiples and a variety of ages.
Kori can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cheryl C.
Bedford, NH
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable and trustworthy and have a few days to give excellent care and companionship. I spent 15 years working with special needs children in a local school district, but now have a flexible schedule! I can provide wonderful references!
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
I have a Master's degree in elementary education, and previously worked in a local school district in a special needs/behavioral program for 15 years.
Cheryl can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Patricia M.
Manchester, NH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Patti. I am a graduate student for mental health counseling and I have a long history of taking care of multiples, single children, and also children with special needs such as autism. I love children and excited to meet yours!
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lynne A.
Derry, NH
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had several years of experience in elderly care with parents and older neighbors. I do have a degree in Education as well and feel one of my strengths is communication. I cared for my elderly parents and also cared for an 90-year-old woman for 6 years. This included making appointments, buying groceries, helping with...
Lynne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."
Hannah A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...
Josie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I'm skilled at creating a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I have many years of experience caring for children from infants to preteens, and I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sarah was our nanny for a year, until the time that she moved out of state. All I can say is that she was an indispensable and beloved part of our family. She is nurturing and loving at heart. She is utterly reliable and then some. Once I called her at 11 p.m. at...
Sara G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny who has worked with the same family for 10 years. I am looking to start a new chapter as I welcomed my first child in October. I am looking for a family that is open to having my son in the home as I work. I have experience with special needs and behavior modification therapy.
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love booking Robin whenever our schedule is in need. She cares for out 6 month old, 3 year old and 7 year old so caring. She brings her 1 year old along who is such a cutie and a happy baby. She always finds ways to engage all the children in play. We have a...
Sandy F.
Katie E.
Greenville, NH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm currently a household manager for a family in Newton, MA who I've been with for two years. My contract ends and the end of June and I recently moved to NH, so I'm looking for a new full time nanny/ household manager position to start in July.
I have been working with children professionally for...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie is very good with kids, all babies I've ever seen her around adore her. She is very sweet and compassionate."
Jessica B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Traci, I have babysat for about 35+ years, from newborn to about 14 years of age. I have worked 4-5 years in the rehabilitation field for a company, working with behavioral adolescents, autism, down syndrome and other areas. I live in Derry, have a car. and very flexible. I enjoy playing board games, doing...
Traci can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Traci was a care giver for my son P. who has Down’s syndrome. P. required full time care. Traci would get him off the bus, brought him for walks, weather permitting, and read and played games with him. During Traci’s tenure with P., he developed a new fascination...
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Lynne A.
Derry, NH
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."
Hannah A.
4.3
(4)
I have always been drawn to people with special needs going back as far as grade school.
I have two nephews with autism,. One non verbal, and one has Asperger's. I worked as a home health aide children with severe physical and developmental disabilities. I took to one little boy I cared for approximately 3 years. He was 11...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver!
Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years.
We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children.
These qualities in her made us feel extremely...
Darlene C.
Rachel C.
Peterborough, NH
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider
5.0
(4)
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.
Heather M.
Windham, NH
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...
Cathy F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 12 years of experience. My passion for working with children is what drives me to help them grow, learn, and thrive. I'm a fun, energetic, and caring individual, and I bring that same energy into my caregiving role.
When it comes to activities, I love playing outdoor sports and physical...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"FIVE STARS PLUS! Madison is an amazing person and sitter. She is kind, personable, professional, and the children absolutely adore her. She has worked with my family for many months now and we are just in love. I cannot say enough good things about her. We are so...
Rebecca R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the last 10 plus years I have been caring for children of all ages. I've also cared for special needs children. Over the years I've enjoyed teaching children basic ADL skills, their ABCs and 123s. I enjoy keeping the children engaged in age appropriate activities throughout the day. I also have experience in minimizing...
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christine was a second mother to my daughters for several years. I would eagerly hire her back for my son who will be born this summer but we no longer live geographically close. Christine has become an Auntie to my girls - they still ask for her even though it has...
Jennifer C.
Mary C.
Hudson, NH
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so active all day taking him to music classes, to the park, and has met many other families in our neighborhood who have now...
Julie S.
Michael M.
Pelham, NH
$16-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so
Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Amherst, NH
Lynne A.
5.0
I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job.
- Hannah A.
Antonietta F.
5.0
Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around children all day (coming from someone...
- Josie B.
Sarah M.
5.0
Sarah was our nanny for a year, until the time that she moved out of state. All I can say is that she was an indispensable and beloved part of our family. She is nurturing and loving at heart. She is utterly reliable and then some. Once I called her at 11 p.m. at night, worried that my son would...
- Sara G.
Robin F.
5.0
We love booking Robin whenever our schedule is in need. She cares for out 6 month old, 3 year old and 7 year old so caring. She brings her 1 year old along who is such a cutie and a happy baby. She always finds ways to engage all the children in play. We have a nighttime and morning routine that she...
- Sandy F.
Katie E.
5.0
Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she can. She is a hard worker who is very committed to the families she supports!
- Serena A.
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