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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Arlington, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Arlington, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
Hollie J.
Arlington, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...
Becky P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...
Danielle M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."
Diana O.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have an extensive amount of experience with children and adolescents that struggle with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I have worked as a behavioral therapist and a teaching assistant in public school settings. There, I have worked with children as young as preschool and as old as high school. I am very familiar...
Hi am Alicia very reliable patient compassionate and easy to understand. Am a mum of a 29yr old daughter an aunt of 5 nieces which I personally helped raised myself I have a special need nephew whom I adore I spent most of my life around kids and teenagers special needs are just loved specially thats how I love to see them
I have been an RN for over 20 years working in both home and hospital settings. While in college I knew I was in the right program when I took a job working for students with special needs which ranged from feeding assistance, bathing, transportation, and a variety of other activities of daily living. I would love to work with...
I have worked closely with special needs children. I have taught swimming lessons both group and private (one on one) lessons with special needs children. I also was a special needs camp counselor and was responsible for giving extra care to children with special needs.
Mary E.
Arlington, MA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Mary; I graduated from Regis College with a BA in Public Health. I have 10 years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with developmental disabilities and challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
Allison P.
Arlington, MA
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I will be a recent graduate from UMass Amherst this spring and I am looking for a full time nanny position. I am looking to return to a graduate nursing program in the future, however I have the ability to commit for 1-2 years for the right fit! I hope that continuing to work with children will help me to become a great...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Paige K.
Arlington, MA
$29-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Multi-Child And Infant Care Expertise
Hi, I'm Paige! I've spent years caring for children in many different roles, from nannying and teaching in infant and toddler classrooms to working as a special needs teacher for kids with ASD. I've always loved helping kids learn and grow in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. My experience doesn't stop there. I've also...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
If you are a teacher looking for childcare, please consider me!
I have always had a fond love of children. Growing up and through college, I always had jobs focused around children ranging from babysitting to working at a summer camp for special needs kids. Moving to the Boston area forced me to change focus for a few years (for...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Devin. I have a BA and MS in Psychology, and I have worked with children for many years now. In the fall, I will be starting my PhD in Clinical Psychology, as my long-term goal is to be a Child Psychologist! I have a lot of experience working with individuals with special needs, and I am not phased by much!...
Devin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ashley D.
Arlington, MA
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Ashley, and I'm excited to offer my babysitting services to families in need of a caring and dedicated babysitter. Although I have minimal formal babysitting experience, I have always loved being around kids and helping them thrive. I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where...
Morgan B.
Arlington, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Nanny With 8 Years Experience. Worked With Children Of All Age Groups.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Morgan! I am an experienced babysitter/nanny for 12 years now. I have worked with all age groups including sick children & special needs. I have 4 younger siblings so I have always had a passion and a motherly instinct for children. Having younger siblings has always benefited me because I became so aware of what...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She would always get down on the floor and play with him,...
Katie E.
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, errands, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family
You're dearly loved and missed"
Rowley S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil was wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...
Jane P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arlington, MA
Hollie J.
5.0
Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided updates and photos at every visit....
- Becky P.
Olivia B.
5.0
Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!
- Amy B.
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Ivone R.
5.0
Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...
- Katherine O.
Rashidah N.
5.0
Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
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Ratings for Arlington, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.