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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Charlestown, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Charlestown, MA
Meghan S.
Charlestown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and...
Laura H.
I have been working with children on the Autism Spectrum for 17 years plus. I began at LCDC in JP and now work in Cambridge in a sub separate class with preschoolers 3-5 years on the Spectrum. I love my job and find it very rewarding. I cannot see myself doing anything else. I also have a daughter with ADHD, Dyslexia and an oral...
In my time at Penn State, I have loved working with the program. This program provides peer mentorship for students in the State College area with special needs. In addition, I volunteered in middle and high school with our mentorship program . On top of my years of volunteer experience, I have spent my 3. 5 years at Penn State...
Caroline E.
Charlestown, MA
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I grew up in Wellesley & Dedham, MA as one of four kids! I attended Newton Country Day School for the Sacred Heart in Newton and worked as a recreational aide at the Charles River Center ARC. I'm a Boston College graduate with a bachelors in History and a minor in women's & gender studies! I recently moved to Charlestown with my...
Emily C.
Charlestown, MA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible, Caring Nursing Student Seeking Part-time Childcare Work
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I just moved to the Charlestown, MA area in January after graduating from college in May 2023. I am currently back in school studying to be a nurse. I have over 8 years of experience taking care of children of all ages from newborns to pre-teens, including children with special needs. I am available whether you need a...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Melissa G.
Charlestown, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello my name is Melissa and I am a graduate student studying Speech Language Pathology in Boston seeking a part-time babysitting job in the Boston area! I absolutely love children and have had years of experience as an ABA Therapist aiding children and preteens with Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as working as a...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ivone took amazing care of our two children right from the start until they both went to preschool. She was extremely patient and loving to our kids. Our daughter is a picky eater, and Ivone spent considerable time trying different foods to get her to eat. She took...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...
Sandy W.
Aviana H.
Boston, MA
$19-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Aviana! I am energetic, helpful, and reliable! I have worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, I am an older sister to many and have basically been babysitting my whole life! But especially as of recently I'd say I have many years of experience due to my special needs 6 y/o brother, which definitely also taught me lots of...
Aviana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...
Diana C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Alexis. I am a 26-year-old graduate student from Grand Valley State University for Social Work. I am new to the Boston area and seeking my next great opportunity with a wonderful family. Having younger brothers, my caregiving started at a young age. I have education on early childhood development and family...
5.0
"Alexis is very friendly and is a good communicator. She always arrives on time and is very dependable. We hired her to provide care for our special needs son and she has been wonderful. We would highly recommend her."
Erin L.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...
Jenna V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dorrie was amazing with our newborn! Very intuitive and calm. She helped us tremendously as we transitioned into life as new parents. "
Judith H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."
Natalie D.
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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.
3.6
(9)
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Even when it's a last minute request Nicole is there available and ready!"
Rose J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Charlestown, MA
Meghan S.
5.0
Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and really thrived!
Highly recommend!
- Laura H.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Ivone R.
5.0
Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...
- Katherine O.
Marla M.
5.0
Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest endorsement.
- Sandy W.
Aviana H.
5.0
Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and caring with him, and I look forward...
- Diana C.
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Ratings for Charlestown, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Charlestown, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.