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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brighton, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Brighton, MA

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Gaby S.


Brighton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've been working with Gaby for a little over six months now. Gaby is incredibly skilled at engaging and connecting with children. She has such a patient and sweet demeanor with our little B. We could not be more happy! Would highly recommend her."

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 16 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...

Lisa R.

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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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."

Care member

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Hailey E.


Brighton, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I worked in special education as a paraprofessional for two years and am now working toward my MS in speech pathology so I can spend the rest of my life helping others find their voice
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Mary C.


Brighton, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello, my name is Mary, and I am currently in graduate school to become a BCBA. I am completing my practicum at a clinic and doing in-home services as a Registered Behavior Technician using ABA to help kids with special needs learn skills to communicate their needs and navigate the world. I have also worked inpatient and...
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Rebecca P.


Brighton, MA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate Entering Special Education Field

Hi I'm Becca! I am currently working as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant and service special education students in grades prek-8th! I primarily work with children that have been diagnosed with autism. We have lots of fun in speech and I plan on bringing that same energy to my job as a nanny!
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Lucy B.


Brighton, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked with Wisconsin Early Autism Project for 3 years and recently moved to Chicago! I worked with 3 kids with autism under the ages of 7. I taught social, life, and motor skills to children with autism in their homes and also successfully communicated with their parents about plans to further improve their skills....
I volunteered with a client who was mentally challenged. I taught him how to play tennis. I have several years of experience working as a PCA.
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Patrick G.


Brighton, MA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Camp Counselor

Residential camp counselor for individuals with disabilities. Assist them with activities and daily living tasks. Make sure they were safe and having fun well being as independent as possible. many of the campers had autism, down syndrome, and CP. was trained on how to care for them and what to do if a seizure/emergency...
I'm a registered nurse who is passionate about helping others, I have been working in a Rehabilitation hospital for the past 1. 5 years. For me, the best part of my job is seeing people recover and regain confidence in themselves. I feel assured of the kind of care I can provide. I can work 2 full days a week and 1 weekend day...
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Jennifer L.


Brighton, MA

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jennifer and I'm a Boston native. I'm a kind, compassionate person, who finds joy in building a special relationship with whom I care for. Because of my outgoing and playful nature, I am easily able to connect with people. I'm vigilant and responsible when it comes to health and safety but I like to treat a...
Hello! My name is Ali and I am a student studying neuroscience. I am a certified EMT-B, CPR and First Aid certified, I know basic ASL, have worked with with children on the autism spectrum and with down syndrome, and have personal experience with ADHD. I also own a car.
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Samson V.


Brighton, MA

$20-24/hr1 yrs exp

Help Is Here

I have one year of experience working with folks who have developmental disabilities. I enjoyed the work with my clients, and I learned a lot about dd's and about myself as well. I am available to assist with meeting goals and personal needs. I am available for cooking, helping the client maintain cleanliness in their space,...
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Tessa B.


Brighton, MA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic Care Provider Passionate About Caring For Kids

Hello, there! I am a proactive and energetic individual with extensive experience working with children and adults with and without disabilities. I graduated from Vermont with a dual degree in Middle Level and Special Education. There, I completed student internships working in classrooms with students aged 11-14. I also spent...
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Kelly M.


Brighton, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a Special Education major focusing specifically on early childhood development and life skills for children with severe special needs. I have nannied for several kids with varying cases of cerebral palsy and with children throughout the autism spectrum. I have volunteered and student taught in a county schools in special...
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Ashley S.


Brighton, MA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

I am a certified and licensed Special Education teacher. I received my undergraduate degree from Boston university in Moderate Disabilities and I am working towards my Master degree at Bay Path University in Severe Disabilities. I have experience with diverse groups of individuals that have ADD/ADHD, autism, learning...
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Bridget R.


Brighton, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have an extensive background with children of many populations; ranging from children who are typically developing to children, with special needs and life threatening illnesses. I have been working as a babysitter since age 15 and working professionally with children ranging from infants to adolescents for the past 4 years.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mary C.


Brighton, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about me: I am 34 years old and currently working as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with children with special needs at an educational setting and have experience being a full-time nanny for children anywhere from 3 months-15 years. In the past I have also worked inpatient with children with psych diagnoses at...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a certified teacher with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development and believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games, reading stories, and exploring the...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Lindsay M.


Brighton, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking For A Family To Nanny For.

My name is Lindsay, I'm turning 28 in January and I live in Brighton with my husband and our dog. Currently I'm a preschool teacher at a daycare center but looking to transition to a nannying position. I hold certifications in EEC both for teaching and CPR & First Aid. I've taken multiple courses and will be taking a special...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brighton, MA

Gaby S.

5.0

Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend her!!

- Care member

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

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Ratings for Brighton, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Brighton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.