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Maya L.


Chelsea, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Special Education paraprofessional at a High School with plans to go to grad school for Severe Disabilities focus.
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Maya L.


Chelsea, MA

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I am a special education paraprofessional at a high school with years of childcare and nannying experience. My preferred demographic of children are those with special needs, as I understand the patience and skill it takes to make sure they are happy and cared for. I am open to working with up to two kids of any age, and am...
Maya can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michaela C.


Chelsea, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Longtime Professional Nanny

I have been working with children for as long as I can remember. It started as babysitting, then I became an infant teacher in a child care center. For the past 20 years I have been a live out nanny for several families. I have some early childhood education, and have worked with ages from 0-14 closely. I enjoy being a nanny and...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Nina K.


Chelsea, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

I have been a caregiver for many families for a few years now. I am good with children with special needs of all ages plus adults and seniors. I'm a quick learner, I have a flexible schedule for weekends and week days and I'm open to negotiating what is needed to support you and your family better. I'm open to staying longer if...
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, personal care & more
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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

5.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

Mayank J.

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$10-15/hr

Sitter/Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

Michelle V.

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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marlene is wonderful! She sat my 6 and 8 year old while we enjoyed a date night. She was punctual, kind, responsible and fun! We look forward to having her again!"

Kara S.

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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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Aviana H.


Boston, MA

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Marjanna B.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

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.

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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...

Beth S.

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Shafia G.


East Boston, MA

$27-40/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Personal Assistant/House Task Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shafia! I have a background in working with individuals with Autism, special needs and developmental delays. I am a patient, caring, and loving person. I treat every human being with the respect they deserve and never judge a book by its cover. I am looking for a full time or part time position. Hoping to start...
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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meg is an experienced, dependable, and caring nanny. My daughter loved her and we could tell Meg truly cared for her as well. She was a great addition to our family and we miss her!"

Jessica L.

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...

Renate S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chelsea, MA

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

Gabriela C.

5.0

Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible.

- Mayank J.

Patty S.

5.0

Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.

- Michelle V.

Marlene G.

5.0

Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her.

- Ryan H.

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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