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Find special needs caregivers in Belchertown, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Belchertown, MA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 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

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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...
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"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...

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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
Brenda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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...
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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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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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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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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...
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

$13-18/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...
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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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Been In The Medical Field For 28 Years. Love What I Do.

I have been in the medical field for 35 years. I have done all kinds of levels of care. I owned and operated a nursing home for 10 years. I had 4 special needs adults during that time. I enjoy what I do and find it very rewarding.
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Hannah A.


Ludlow, MA

$20-40/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

I like working with kids because I am the oldest daughter in a family of 8. I have always been the caregiver. I started working with kids when I was 12 and babysat family. I am currently a special needs paraprofessional. I started this career after graduating college in August 2023 for Child Psychology. In my spare time, I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Steffanie A.


Chicopee, MA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly, Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Steffanie and I have 2 years of experience as a special needs paraprofessional in the school system working with elementary and middle school aged children. I also have experience as a mental health counselor where I cared for children by providing fun, creative games to learn and play as well as always made sure...
Steffanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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