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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Burlington, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Burlington, MA

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Monica D.


Tewksbury, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have been in the health care industry for for way over 28 years. I am very dependable, honest, caring, compassionate, and above all I have sensor of humor. Ref furnished on request.
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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Jean V.


Concord, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse Available Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I presently work in a home for developmentally delayed individuals. I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages of medically fragile and special needs individuals. I really love my work and the people I care for and I am highly skilled, reliable and confident.
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Jacqueline D.


Lexington, MA

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Highest Quality Care For Your Infant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my daughter 2-3 days a week since she was 6 months old. She will be transitioning to daycare at 15 months which is why we are ending with Jackie. Even since our first week, I felt totally comfortable and had peace of mind leaving my...

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Jessica J.


Cambridge, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Temporary Nanny May - August

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I also occasionally babysit for a family I supported over the summer and am looking to add more steady hours . I graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Public Health and minors in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I taught ESL in Korea, working with children aged 5-16 and earning my TEFL certification. Since...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Marybeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Rick P.


Wilmington, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.
5.0
"Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)"

Tricia S.

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Cherylann S.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."

Jeremiah M.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Meagan S.


Wakefield, MA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Being Goofy And Making Anybody I Can Laugh

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have been working at a local high school as a paraprofessional. I work with special needs teenagers- special needs including, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning/ socially delayed students. I've built many relationships throughout my time at the school and love...
Meagan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michaela G.


Chelmsford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi friends! I'm Michaela and I love kids! I have been babysitting for years! I currently work with special needs kids at the high school level , throughout the school year. With that being said, I have experience with special needs children, I am CPR certified, I have a valid license, reliable transportation and I love dogs!!...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Jenna H.


North Reading, MA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Always Putting A Smile On Your Face

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jenna! I am a dedicated childcare professional with a passion for nurturing children and supporting families. My journey began as a teenager when I worked as a full-time summer teacher in a daycare infant room, caring for babies as young as 13 weeks old. At 19 I became a paraprofessional with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Nicole N.


Cambridge, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Nicole N. and I've had the joy of working with children for over 10 years. I am a PhD student studying developmental psychology, and I have worked in various childcare settings, such as children's hospitals, schools, summer camps, and in-home care. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, and I have...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mario S.


Cambridge, MA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Patient, Loyal And Reliable, Considerate, I Love Helping People.

I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Medical Assistant and Caregiver , CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant). Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and CPR /BLS /AED , Personal Care Aides (PCA) , Home Health Aides (HHAs) Live-In Home . Senior care Private Duty Caregiver and Personal Home care I have experience in the emergency...
Mario can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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Whitney R.


Waltham, MA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a student at Bentley University, and babysitting has been a passion of mine since I was 10 years old. I've had the joy of caring for children, from special needs to two newborn twins, and everything in between. I love getting creative and active with kids, whether it's through fun games, arts and crafts, or outdoor...
Whitney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kathleen M.


Somerville, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hi! I'm a graduate of Northeastern University, with a degree in Behavioural Neuroscience and am currently in grad school to become an Occupational Therapist! Because of my status as a student, I am primarily available during evening or weekend hours - with some exceptions during weekdays. I have experience working as a...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jane K.


North Reading, MA

$20-25/hr

Caregiver For People With Dementia And Alzheimer's

I'm Jane K. a North Reading resident for 25 years, married with two sons and have a Bachelor of Science in Health Education & Science. I am CORI checked because I worked for the past 8 years as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in North Reading, but stopped last August due to the pandemic & I'm fully vaccinated now. I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Burlington, MA

Jessica C.

5.0

Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for several hours, and took care of a...

- Laura G.

Jacqueline D.

5.0

Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mother, I was hesitant to leave him with anyone. Jackie quickly made us feel comfortable because you could tell she had lots of experience. Jackie is very reliable and flexible with the changes to infant (and adult!) schedules. She is...

- Care member

Jessica J.

5.0

We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Rick P.

5.0

Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)

- Tricia S.

Cherylann S.

5.0

Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny.

- Jeremiah M.

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