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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Belchertown, MA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Belchertown, MA

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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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.

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend."

Narges R.

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Marcia V.


Amherst, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

RN Looking To Help With Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a registered nurse of 11 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. I live in Amherst most of the time but I do travel back to NYS where I own a home and my parents live. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My...
Marcia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new...

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Isabelle H.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Energetic Caregiver

Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
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Alyssa B.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Private Childcare Provider

With 7+ years of experience with children and young adults of all abilities, I work hard to create a fun and engaging environment to enhance developmental growth. I have experience with CP, ASD, ADHD, and have experience with applied behavioral analysis and other forms of behavioral management.
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Emily M.


South Hadley, MA

$50/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Speech Therapist

I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...
Hello! Im Camryn I'm a speech therapist currently working in public schools, and I'm looking for a nanny position for the summer (from the end of June to the end of August). During the school year, I work with children ages 3-5, including those with a variety of special needs. I also have experience babysitting for a family with...
Camryn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Laura K.


Palmer, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I like caring for people with special needs because I do shared living for people with developmental disabilities. I have raised a child with severe mood disorder and a child with autism. I am passionate that all people are the same and that those with disabilities should reach their full potential. I have worked in group homes,...
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Janet D.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced patient, compassionate Caregiver. Give me a call and let's chat about your needs. Thank you, Janet
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Ridan D.


Amherst, MA

$31-45/hr7 yrs exp

I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

Im a very supportive person and understand what's it's like to struggle with mental illness along with adhd that help to be put in someone with similar issues. With addition I have cared for people with different abilities such as blindness, anxiety, depression and being bedridden.
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Laura K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsey S.


Granby, MA

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

Behavioral technician with experience with all ages. I primarily work with children with autism Monday - Friday 9a-12p. I can provide full reference.
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Anna F.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
I am happy to help care and show love and kindness to people living with disabilities. I am a compassionate and empathetic person who is willing to learn routines and help make a difference in individual and family's lives.
Collette PROFILE Professional social worker with 25 plus years, Now retired. I have raised 3 children with some special needs. I am calm, empathetic, well spoken, an excellent driver, and enjoy helping people. I have had my CPR and standard first aid for years, though just let it lapse in 2/17. Have taught private swim...
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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Partime Care-giver

Hello, My name is Maya . I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Umass Amherst. I have always loved kids, especially kids with medical issues and special needs. I am currently a Biology major on a pre-med track hoping to one day be a pediatrician. I have experience with care giving to kids with cerebral palsy and other special needs.
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Jenna R.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Passionate Sitter

Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Belchertown, MA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Maya F.

5.0

Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend.

- Narges R.

Marcia V.

5.0

We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new skills with her, we were all...

- Care member

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