Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Boylston, MA

I'd describe my personality as an old soul with boundless wonders. My strongest suit with caretaking is my ability to naturally connect with others I lead with empathy, patience and compassion encouragement I like caring for people with special needs because it's something I was raised around and fills my heart with joy My...

Joselin N.

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience

5.0

"May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...

Paula E.

Kyleigh S.

$37/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Will Care For Your Kiddos As If They Were My Family!

5.0

(2)

Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...

Kyleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well! "

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Bendu S.

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.

5.0

"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

Kayla F.

Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

5.0

(1)

I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...

5.0

"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

Karen K.

Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....

Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Cassandra R.

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...

Cassandra can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0

"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...

Carrie P.

Karen K.

Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

5.0

(1)

I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...

5.0

"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."

Peter B.

Jenny P.

$16-21/hr

4.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.

Claudia P.

$28/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.

5.0

"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

Madi T.

Jefferson, MA

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Madison and I am a college student, currently studying elementary education. I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kids of all ages, including special needs students. I have 5 years of paid experience, but many more years of unpaid experience. I am hard working, reliable and always...

Madi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

5.0

"She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave."

Angelyk R.

Sierra O.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

4.9

(8)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...

Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0

"Sierra has been working with us for a few months now. We really love working with her. She is positive, energetic, and wonderful with our young toddler son. She makes him giggle constantly, and takes great care of him, doing the bedtime routine often. She also...

Jennie G.

Malayvanh S.

Lancaster, MA

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time/Occasional Sitter

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently an ABA RBT at Keystone Collaborative Education in Leominster Ma I also do two nights for in home Aba Therapy. We teach daily independence along w/social & educational goals. I work one on one with certain students. During my babysitting/nanny jobs, I've helped prepare meals, potty train, naps, bathe, bed and...

Malayvanh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Good with kids. Works with trouble kids at school. She's trained for kids with autism. Real positive and patient. "

Jenn C.

Renee C.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm 36 years old, living in Marlborough Ma. I jave a 19-month-old foster daughter. I am very motivated and treat all kiddos like my own! I'm seeking a full-time position at this time. or part time. (Depending on pay.) I have 15-17 years of professional experience in childcare of all ages, in school, and at home. I am CPR/first...

Renee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Renee is a loving and kind hearted person. She's amazing with children and always puts others needs before anyone else's. I've known her for many years and you'd be lucky to have her! :)"

Tiffany A.

Claudia P.

$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....

Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Claudia has been with our family as a part nanny since early November. She is reliable and my girls adore her. She helps with cleaning around the house, laundry, meal prep in addition to playing fun and creative games with my 2 & 4 year old girls."

Gina C.

Frank S.

North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...

5.0

"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

Frank S.

North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

4.2

(10)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...

Frank can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"When we moved to the area, we needed after school support for our 2 older sons (11 & 12.) Frank picked them up after school and insured they got a good snack and started to their homework (not much homework at that age.) The boys appreciated his gentle approach and...

Michael W.

Barbara F.

West Boylston, MA

$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp

Highly Qualified

As a lover of children and teaching, I received most of my college credits in an Early Childhood Education/Special Needs program. I put my education on hold to raise and educate my 5 beautiful children who have grown into highly intelligent, capable adults. In 2014, I went back to school and earned a bachelor's degree in...

Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Charissa P.

Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Outgoing Caring

I have 10+ plus years of experience in healthcare. I've worked with elderly and special needs and currently assist in the care of my mother in law with dementia. My passion is providing care, quality and compassion to the individual I'm working with and their families.

Charissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hayley W.

Holden, MA

$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp