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Special needs caregivers in Chelmsford, MA

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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(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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Keri D.


Dracut, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Keri and I am 31 years old. I am currently a full time nanny Monday-Thursday for a 7-month-old baby. I am looking for a family to help out on Fridays as well as for occasional date nights! I have over 10 years of experience working with infants-school aged children. I have worked as a nanny, toddler/preschool...
Keri can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Keri was a phenomenal nanny and is a wonderful person. She is kind and caring, and went above and beyond looking after our son everyday from the time he was an infant until he started daycare as a toddler. Keri developed a strong rapport with him and he still is...

Jason B.

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Daïna C.


Billerica, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...
Daïna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others."

Kim S.

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Jezabel A.


Lowell, MA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

4.0

(8)

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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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...

Craig T.

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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: Respite care, home modification, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Crystal T.


Tyngsboro, MA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Crystal!

Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

William M.

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Blair S.


Concord, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Blair has been a dependable sitter for our family for years. My 2 year old daughter and 4 year old son love when she comes over to watch them. Whether it be a full day or a date night, we always ask Blair if she's available before anyone else. She's super patient...

Elizabeth C.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Jennifer L.


North Billerica, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jennifer was great with all 11 of the children we had her babysit, ranging from 2 to 11 years old. She was in command but the children still liked her very much. She brought her own activities and the house was not trashed when we returned. I would recommend her...

Anne S.

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Shamusa K.


Lowell, MA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Shamie. I have worked as a home health aide providing care for seniors and direct support specialist providing care for special needs adults and kids. I have also babysitting here and there. I have experience in both group homes and private settings. I have grown up in a big family, (12 of us total) with...
Shamusa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sham is great with young children and pets! My daughter loved the activities she planned for them to do! She is always on time and always there when we needed her!"

Sarah S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
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Christina C.


Billerica, MA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Custom Care Giver Available

My experience as a personal care provider began when I was attending Northern Essex Community College, majoring in Human Services. For 10+ years I have expanded my knowledge and duties as a PCA. My experience includes special needs and elder care: helping with ADL's, mobility, cleaning, meal prepping, medication prompting etc.....
Christina can also help with: Personal care, home modification
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Sheri G.


Burlington, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant

I am a certified CNA with 2 decades of experience. I also have my early childhood education certificate. I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, all ages and different backgrounds. I am CPR certified as well as first aid. I have my own transportation. I am looking for the right family within 10 miles...
Sheri can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Peter S.


Lowell, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hands

My name is Peter, I have been a care giver for over 10 years, I do give care to seniors, male and female, children with special needs, youth struggling with different aspects of life, and I also give respite care, that is being with your loved one in case the family wants to travel for a short holiday, I live in Lowell Ma but...
Peter can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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Lisa S.


Concord, MA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional Childcare Provider Or Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for childcare, special needs care, and tutoring positions. I'm a high school teacher licensed in Moderate Disabilities Grades 5-12 and PreK-8. I have 4 years of classroom experience. I have regular after school, evening and weekend availability as well as time over school breaks. I have provided in home care for...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I am 24 years old and got my bachelors from Bridgewater State University in Sociology with a minor in childhood studies. Currently I am getting my master to be an adjustment counselor at Merrimack college. I started babysitting in high school for neurotypical and neurodivergent students. I worked at the YMCA for many years in...
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Maverlyne S.


Lowell, MA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Jess O.


Lowell, MA

$17-22/hr

Love To Help People

My name is Jess and I am 20 years old. I suffer personally from ADHD, Autism spectrum, and some other mental health disorders. I have spent years bettering myself and the supports in my life have been existential to my growth. I would love to help people the same way that I was given the help that has evolved me into the person...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chelmsford, MA

Keri D.

5.0

Keri is an absolutely exceptional caregiver. From day one, she has been thoughtful, kind and professional, always bringing great energy to her job and coming up creative new activities to entertain both our infant and toddler. Our kids warmed to her immediately, the two year old asking "when will...

- Erin C.

Daïna C.

5.0

She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others.

- Kim S.

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.

Antonietta F.

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 children all day (coming from someone...

- Josie B.

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