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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Alexandra K.


Brighton, MA

$35-45/hr7 yrs exp

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...

Blake S.

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Jessica G.


Natick, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

I am 44 years old and have been taking care of children for 20+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is incredibly hard working reliable trustworthy caring funny and entertaining. The kids feel like she is a...

Ali M.

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...

Marla S.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meg is incredible! I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and...

Laura H.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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...
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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely attentive! "

Alexandra M.

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Dorothea M.


Newtonville, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "

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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...

Anne C.

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Aviana H.


Boston, MA

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Aviana! I am energetic, helpful, and reliable! I have worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, I am an older sister to many and have basically been babysitting my whole life! But especially as of recently I'd say I have many years of experience due to my special needs 6 y/o brother, which definitely also taught me lots of...
Aviana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...

Diana C.

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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...

Kendra P.

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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Peter G.

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...

Sue M.

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Nicole C.


Somerville, MA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable

3.6

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint...

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil is amazing. The only regret we ever had with Denzil is that we met him just a few months before our severely autistic son moved to a residential school in Framingham. Denzil was extremely competent and professional, but he also cared for us and our child....

Jeff H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Auburndale, MA

Lesley F.

5.0

Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...

- Helene J.

Alexandra K.

5.0

She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Ashley B.

5.0

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...

- Blake S.

Jessica G.

5.0

Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is incredibly hard working reliable trustworthy caring funny and entertaining. The kids feel like she is a playmate and requested only her to sit...

- Ali M.

Lauren H.

5.0

We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!

- Marla S.

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