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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brookline, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Brookline, MA

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren was absolutely amazing. She fit right in and we felt extremely comfortable with her caring for our first born. Lauren was kind, patient, trustworthy and even taught me some things when it came to our baby!!! I would highly recommend her and can't say enough...

Kim K.

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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...

Kendra P.

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Suzanne K.


Brookline, MA

$25-32/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, I am a certified teacher who has worked with adults and children with special needs. I also was an overnight in home health care provider to a woman with frontal lobe dementia for 1 year.
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Julia T.


Brookline, MA

$10-15/hr

Direct-Entry Family Nurse Practitioner Student/Personal Care Attendant

I currently hold a bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Amherst. Currently, I am a Direct-Entry Family Nurse Practitioner student as Simmons University set to take my nursing boards next month. I have been a caregiver for ~10 years and I have experience working overnight shifts, administering medication, and...
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Carley D.


Brookline, MA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter With ASD Experience

I am a high school student and a member of the Best Buddies Chapter at my school. Through Best Buddies I have formed relationships with many special needs children in my school and have learned about their specific needs. As well, my younger brother is Autistic, giving me 12 years worth of experience learning about ASD. Through...
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Sharlene J.


Brookline, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Looking For A Steady Job

Hello, my name is Sharlene, and I am a 44-year-old LPN originally from CT. I have recently relocated to Boston, and I am hoping to find a steady Monday to Friday job. I have worked in group homes, hospitals, private duty, nursing homes, schools, and more. My experience is broad & I love the work I do. I have experience with...
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Heather R.


Brookline, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I provide care for children from newborn to 4 years old. I keep detailed daily diary of activities, feeding schedules, and any medications given. I meet with parents to discuss childcare strategies, weekly schedules, and educational goals.
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Miriane P.


Brookline, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Clinical Assistant

Hello! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant. For the past 15 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals,...
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Whitney P.


Brookline, MA

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked in the field of domestics for over 20 years and I have excellent references. I have experience with some disabilities in the field and believe I can work with other special needs with empathy and kindness. I am always willing to learn and grow.
I began working with special needs individuals in elementary and middle school where I worked with students at my public school as well as my neighbor. In high school I was an active participant of Best Buddies, and spent time weekly with students of various special needs. At Providence College I volunteer at Adult Literacy...
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Leslie R.


Brookline, MA

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy helping families and individuals feel empowered. I myself have a brother with autism (and understand the need to have someone you trust working with your love one with special needs). In addition to helping families feel empowered, I enjoy helping students with mastery of different skills. My experience includes five...
I'd describe my personality as attentive, open-minded, and responsible! I like working with kids because they remind me of how exciting and wonderful the world is, and I love getting to learn and explore things together. I started working with kids as a babysitter and part-time nanny through high school. I continued to nanny...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mariana Caroline M.


Brookline, MA

$25-36/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

Hi. My name is Mariana but you can call me Mari! I'm 28yo and I am from Brazil. I have lots of experience with kids! I worked 2 years as a English teacher in a kindergarten and l've been working as a nanny here in the US for 2 years and a half. I have CPR and first-aid course and I have a lot of experience with special needs...
Mariana Caroline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caroline C.


Brookline, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Compassionate Babysitter Available

Hi, my name is Caroline. I am 17 and a senior in high school now, soon to attend College! I have been babysitting since 6th grade. I have babysat kids all the way from the ages of 2 to 12, including children with special needs. I absolutely love being around kids. In the future I want to be a second or third grade teacher in New...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Rhea P.


Brookline, MA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Grandmother

Experienced teacher and grandmother will provide thoughtful, fun experiences for your child(ren) on an occasional basis. Plan a relaxing afternoon, evening, or overnight get-away, secure in the knowledge that the kid(s) will be cared for, while enjoying the adventure of making a new "granny" friend. Children with special needs a...
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sophie B.


Brookline, MA

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Summer Nanny

Hi my name is Sophie I am in my sophomore year of college at Santa Clara University. I have always loved working in child care. I first started babysitting 7 years ago and have worked with multiple children of all ages since. I also had the opportunity to work at Swim School where I worked with children of all ages and children...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Nicole C.


Somerville, MA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable

3.6

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint...

Care member

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Casey V.


Somerville, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly. I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brookline, MA

Lauren H.

5.0

We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!

- Marla S.

Rachel A.

5.0

Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for our nanny-needs!

- Kendra P.

Nicole C.

5.0

We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...

- Care member

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

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