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45 special needs caregivers are listed in Athol, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Athol, MA

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Lucas R.


Athol, MA

$28-33/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

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I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .
5.0
"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "

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Haley G.


Athol, MA

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had experience working with children aged 1-13, as well an adult with Autism. I enjoy one-on-one interactions with others, as I am patient, calm, and attentive, while being able to set boundaries. I assist with administering medicine, cooking meals, running errands, and reporting to family members.
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Meaghan G.


Athol, MA

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fourth Grade Teacher With Special Education Experience

I am a fourth grade teacher who has a background in special education. I have worked with a variety of students with special needs, including ADD, ADHD, ODD, Down's Syndrome, Autism, etc. I also have experience working as a PCA for a family with a child who has multiple disabilities (CP, autism, deaf/blind). I love children and...
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Tonisha T.


Athol, MA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I am a non smoker and have my own transportation. I am pet friendly. I also am CPR certified. I am a CNA and work as a critical care tech in my local ER. I have experience with all ages, special needs, medications and allergies. I am there 100 percent for you and your loved one. Hope to hear from you! Tonisha
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Emeria L.


Athol, MA

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny/Houseworker With Elementary Education Degree!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children since I was a young teenager. I recently graduated from Keene State College with an elementary education degree (certified kindergarten through 6th grade). I have great experience working with children, teaching/tutoring them, and have been working with special needs children at a local school here in...
Emeria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Renae V.


Athol, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Babysitter

I have experience watching up to 5 children, ages newborn to 12. I have watched children with special needs, and am able to cook, clean, and bring them wherever needed. I am also okay with helping take care of animals. CPR and First Aid trained.
Renae can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Vanessa B.


Winchendon, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking To Babysit Occasionally

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years. Before that, I worked at a before and after-school program at an elementary school, and also at a daycare in the infant toddler room. I've worked with ages 3 months -17 years old. I have plenty of experience working with children. I've worked with special needs with early intervention, speech...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Vanessa has been my 5 yr old twins nanny for over 2 and half years. My family wishes we could have her here for longer but the twins are going to kindergarten in the fall. The twins just adore her. She is always on time and willing do extra hours on occasion when...

Kim P.

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Joy R.


Baldwinville, MA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have taken care of my grandfather when he was sick with cancer. I would like to extend my arms in helping or providing care with your loved ones as well. I do respite for a family in Worcester when they need me. I stay for a week at a time with an autistic gentleman while they go on vacation. I have also done some respite with...
Joy can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
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Katie K.


Orange, MA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...
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Julia W.


Templeton, MA

$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/caregiver

I have been babysitting and caring for children for over 15 years. I have experience with infants and children with moderate and severe special needs. I believe children are the greatest joy in life and pride my self in being a responsible and compassionate caregiver.
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Aida A.


New Ipswich, NH

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Home Health Aid

Hi! My name is Aida and I have been taking care for elderly and Alzheimer patients for 15 years. I understand the different stages of Alzheimer and dementia and I am able to work with them as necessary. I have also worked for worked taking care of a woman for 4 years who had breast and brain cancer, and used a wheelchair until...
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Katherine B.


Oakham, MA

$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks...

Crystal R.

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Sarah P.


Rutland, MA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...
5.0
"Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I don't think they watched any TV. I would definitely hire her again."

Sara F.

I worked with the kids for more then 8 years as a preschool teacher assistant with the special needs kids, and as babysitter too , start from 2 months until 6 years old , always my pleasure to work with them.
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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Educator Available For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 40 years. During that time I've worked as a a NYC special education teacher as well as a private educational therapist working with children with special needs and helping their families with support and coaching. I specialize in working...
Gisele can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I am a mom of an autistic child that required so much and daycares would work with him so now I love to have parents with kids with special needs because I understand.
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Regina C.


Gardner, MA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Care/ Caregiver/ Pct/CNA/nursing Assistant

Reliable caregiver who is very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations, with over 10 of experience working in Nursing home, group home and hospital assisting patients with their daily needs such as bathing, feeding and medications and etc. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients.
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Martha E.


Princeton, MA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Working with children is a deeply rewarding experience for me, as I am dedicated to making a positive difference in their lives. With 7 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have developed a high level of expertise in supporting special needs children, leading to significant enhancements in their quality of...
Martha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Stephanie A.


Ashburnham, MA

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Shared living provider and special needs educator, also therapeutic mentor Looking for hours roughly 8-230 Companionship, teaching, house cleaning, food prep, daily living skills, mental health support, disabled children and adult. More than 30 years experience in the fields mentioned prior. Willing to work only of few days if...
Stephanie can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kyle L.


Gardner, MA

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi , I'm Kyle for the past 5 years I've cared for adults and children of very wide age span. I currently work with adolescent kids and small adults. I have worked in the past with adults with disabilities in wheelchairs and without. Also I have worked with elderly too. I have past numerous background checks as well as finger...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Athol, MA

Lucas R.

5.0

Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him.

- Care member

Vanessa B.

5.0

Vanessa has been the Nanny for our now 3 Year Old and 5 year old for the past 3 years. She is wonderful with my children and always keeps them busy and happy. She is full of great ideas to fill their days with arts and crafts, walks, visit to playgrounds and of course library story times. She is a...

- Care member

Katherine B.

5.0

Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...

- Crystal R.

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I don't think they watched any TV. I would definitely hire her again.

- Sara F.

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