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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Cambridge, MA
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a mom of one hilarious, adorable 4-year-old boy, and a teacher of over a decade. My favorite things to do are reading to my son, going to parks and playgrounds with him and my husband, and making music. I teach K-5 Music in Plymouth and love to see my little musicians and actors grow in ability and confidence! I'm looking...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Julia L.
Cambridge, MA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a researcher at Mass General Hospital. I'm 26 years old and graduated from Harvard in 2021 with a degree in psychology and biology. I've been working with kids with and without special needs for the past 8 years. I worked at a summer camp for kids ages 2-12 for 3 years, and I spent high school...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Nicole N.
Cambridge, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a creative, patient, and reliable educator looking for a family who needs a nanny or babysitter. I attended Endicott College where I received my undergraduate degree and license in early childhood education and then continued to get my masters in reading and literacy. My experiences include working with children from...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jaden R.
Cambridge, MA
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Child Life Specialist & Caregiver | Expert In Play, Emotional Support & Child Development
Hi there! My name is Jaden, and I'm a Child Life Specialist with a strong background in child development, emotional support, and play-based learning. I have extensive experience working with children in hospitals, helping them manage emotions, develop coping skills, process transitions, and engage in meaningful play.
With my...
Jaden can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Mario S.
Cambridge, MA
$20-23/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
Subomi O.
Cambridge, MA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience in providing compassionate care to individuals of all ages, including elderly clients and individuals with special needs. My focus is on promoting dignity, comfort, and independence while addressing daily needs with professionalism and respect.
I like caring for seniors...
Subomi can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am an experienced caregiver living in Cambridge Ma. Hard worker plus a super positive can do attitude. Caring and friendly. Housework and pets are great. Very reliable.
Olivia C.
Cambridge, MA
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have 3 years of professional experience and have been baby sitting for 7plus . I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I also have a special needs sister and plenty experience with special ed children. I am also EEC certified teacher and work part time with infants toddlers and preschools at a local at home daycare.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello, I've been working with children for many years. I have worked in the school System for many years. In the classrooms I have done one on one with special needs/down syndrome/autistic children along with ADHD. The ages range from toddler to third grade. I have also worked in afterschool programs along with summer camps...
Debora can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded...
Elizabeth K.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as...
George S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil was wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...
Jane P.
Emma S.
South Boston, MA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...
Kate F.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"
Shauna D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cambridge, MA
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded with Nicole and called their summer...
- Elizabeth K.
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.
Alexis P.
5.0
Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver and would hire her...
- George S.
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...
- Alysia A.
Emma S.
5.0
Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit again.
- Kate F.
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