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Angela L.


Chelmsford, MA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Angela, I am 42 years old & have worked for over 20 years with the elderly as well as with special needs children. I worked at children's extended care center in Groton for 3 years, I was a teachers assistant for the flac students for 2 school terms & also worked in home care for special needs children several years....
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Melissa P.


Chelmsford, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I specialize in the care of medically fragile children/young adults and adults with disabilities. I was a recreation & aquatics specialist for medically fragile children, prior to becoming an LPN. Skill set includes, but not limited to; - g/j tube feeding and medication administration. - ventilator care - tracheostomy...
I have worked with children who have both physical, special and mental needs. I am very compassionate and very patient.
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Ceara M.


Chelmsford, MA

$25-27/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Sitter/Nanny

I have worked of range of Age Groups and have experience with children with special needs. Love to be outdoors and playing games and sports
Ceara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia S.


Chelmsford, MA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

I've spent the past six years or so helping families with reliable childcare options, and I'm excited to bring my experience to your family. My passion for child care began when I was a babysitter, where I realized the positive impact I could have on children's lives. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play games...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Dawnetta J.


Chelmsford, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Early Intervention Therapist And Educator

I have 25 years of experience with young children, especially infants and toddlers. Licensed Infant Massage Instructor and early intervention educator with experience with premature infants and children with special needs. Willing to assist with all aspects of caring for children including the fun tasks like reading, bathing,...
Dawnetta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Rachele P.


Chelmsford, MA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been babysitting since I was 13 and been a certified preschool teacher for over 4 years. I am first aid, CPR, and aed trained and certified. I have experience working with children newborn through 12 years old. During the school year I am a specialized teacher that works with children with various degrees of special...
Rachele can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sierra N.


North Billerica, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...

Henry E.

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Samantha C.


Tewksbury, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
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Monica D.


Tewksbury, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Sophie J.


Wilmington, MA

$35-37/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience as an ABA therapist and have been working with children who have autism as well as ADHD.
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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Jezabel A.


Lowell, MA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

4.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to...
Jezabel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jezabel was fantastic. She really connected with my child and spent quality time with him. Would definitely rehire her next time!"

Nithya R.

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, home modification, respite care
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....

Bonnie O.

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Antonietta F.


Pelham, NH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...

Josie B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chelmsford, MA

Sierra N.

5.0

Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator - which is very important to us - and...

- Henry E.

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.

Tori S.

5.0

Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again.

- Kevin O.

Jezabel A.

5.0

Jezabel interviewed with our family including a trial period with our 6mo old. She is a great communicator, calm and was very intuitive in caring for our son. Jezabel brings lots of experience both as a caretaker and a mother. Her references had nothing but positive and heartfelt things to say. We...

- Craig T.

Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

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