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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ayer, MA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ayer, MA

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Mckenzie C.


Littleton, MA

$22/hr • 7 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is McKenzie and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley this past spring. At school, I was a member of our triathlon team and participated in service organizations. I have years of childcare experience throughout high school and college and enjoy teaching and playing with young children. I especially enjoy sports...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
I want to serve my community while my needs are also met . I am parent of 3 kids and know what challenges mean.
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Duncan S.


Townsend, MA

$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services for the house hold Experienced and reliable Caregiver with over five years of experience caring for clients and their families. Adept in providing optimal care and Bringing forth a proven track record of satisfied clients, willing to recommend my services...
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Rachele T.


Westford, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available For Summer (10+ Years Experience) Live-In Preferred

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! A little about me. The past year I worked as a full time any to a 9mo, 3yo, & 5 yo in New York City while also nannying mornings for 4yo. I worked short term for a 1yo & 5yo & separately a 5mo. The previous summer I was a full time live in nanny for 2 summers to 1. 5yo and 9yo girls working an average of 75-80 hours per week...
Rachele can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am a kind, gentle, and caring person. I'm working on going back to school to become a Nurse Midwife, and would love to assist in any daily tasks you may need. I'm 27 years old and am a very hard worker who is passionate about serving others. I have also worked and served children and families...
Elizabeth can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands
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Whitney E.


Groton, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs

Hello ! My name is Whitney and I am looking for a summer 2023 job from June-August. I am a soon to be graduate of Assumption University and am currently pursuing a career in speech and language pathology. I have always loved helping others and enjoy doing fun and playful activities with them. I have experience helping people of...
I have a few years of experience working with people of all populations with special needs it can be very awarding and challenging at times but I'm very patient and understanding and every person should be given a good level of care if interested contact me thank you and good day
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Susanna H.


Bolton, MA

$28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Susanna! I have 5 years of nanny experience, working with multiple children ages newborn to 14. I also have 2 years of experience working in the school system, teaching physical education for grades pre-k through 6, as well as working as a special needs aid and kindergarten assistant. I am more than happy...
Susanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jodie V.


Tyngsboro, MA

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pet Care Giver/ Errand Runner

I am an educator and I am working as a school social worker at the middle school level. I have worked closely with individuals with disabilities of various ages. I am by nature a care giver of people of all ages as well as animals. I have a love for all animals. I have my summers off and have some spare time to run errands for...

Emily J.


Acton, MA

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From a very young age the effects of a premature birth hampered my ability to develop along a standard trajectory. I underwent months of early intervention to improve motor functioning and limit the residual effects of delayed speech. During my elementary education years I was placed in small classrooms focused on providing...

Megan G.


Littleton, MA

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a degree in Elementary Education and have specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This fall, I will be starting my master's program to further enhance my skills. I have extensive experience...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Leslie J.


Acton, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have 20 years of experience as a companion, advocate and caregiver to people with developmental disabilities. My relationships with the individuals I serve have been long lasting, one being 20 years and still ongoing. Many people in the developmental disability community know me. I have a certificate in augmentative and...

Olivia K.


Westford, MA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs, ASL, NG &G Tubes, Autism Full Spectrum, Etc.

I have nannied for two families with children with moderate special needs. They have been the best childcare jobs I have ever had and inspired me to go onto graduate school after I finish my early childhood degree for a master's in speech therapy.

Rebecca P.


Harvard, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 44-year-old mother of three grown daughters. I graduated from Umass-Amherst with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. While my children were young I often worked part-time providing child care for other families alongside my girls. I have worked with special needs children and also with twins. I am currently a exercise...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Marcia D.


Leominster, MA

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.
5.0
"Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!"

Care member

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
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Sarah R.


Sudbury, MA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"

Brigid D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ayer, MA

Sarah A.

5.0

Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone! Sarah consistently arrived on time,...

- Amanda C.

Tori S.

5.0

Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again.

- Kevin O.

Marcia D.

5.0

Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!

- Care member

Sarah R.

5.0

Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!

- Brigid D.

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