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Gaby S.
Brighton, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond.
I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We've been working with Gaby for a little over six months now. Gaby is incredibly skilled at engaging and connecting with children. She has such a patient and sweet demeanor with our little B. We could not be more happy! Would highly recommend her."
Former Member A.
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"To whom it may concern.
Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...
Anne N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
Lindsey C.
Woburn, MA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."
Katrina F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth."
Jason T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can."
Peter G.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She would always get down on the floor and play with him,...
Katie E.
5.0
(2)
Experienced caregiver, worked with animals, community programs, and nurturing children.
My childcare journey began in high school, caring for my godmother's children, aged 7 and 10. Later, I became an au pair in the US, caring for two children, ages 2 and 5, where I handled school activities, driving, and playtime. I then cared...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I would definitely recommend her. She is very sweet and responsible."
Paula R.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, 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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver.
I believe that I am...
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have worked with Denzil, as he was a source of support and nurturing for our teenage son making that challenging transition into middle school. Denzil is a highly trained special education teacher who also works one-on-one to help young...
Michelle P.
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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization
-foleys
-injections
-all...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance.
I am PATIENT and Kind.
Let's talk.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chelsea, MA
Gaby S.
5.0
Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Alexis S.
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.
Rita D.
5.0
To whom it may concern.
Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused and loving with our children. She was...
- Anne N.
Emily A.
5.0
Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too.
- Katrina F.
Bella S.
5.0
Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth.
- Jason T.
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