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Holly P.


Cherry Valley, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm 50yrs old and living I have worked with both children and adults with a wide range of disabilities that includes neurological, emotional, developmental, and extensive behavioral issues, in residential, public schools, and private settings for over 20 years. I am very good at what I do and love making a difference in other...
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Holly P.


Cherry Valley, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...

Paula E.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

4.2

(10)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Frank has been a great addition to our family. He is kind, caring, patient and understanding. I am a single mom and Frank came on board to help out with after school care for my now 9 and 14 year old daughters. He was helping with school work, doing light house...

Nicole G.

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Sierra O.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sierra has worked for us for about a month now on a regular basis. My children adore her. She is dependable and kind. She always has new ideas on fun things to with our kids. She often writes notes to us to keep open communication. It can be very scary having a...

Katie O.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

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Jessica T.


Oxford, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed educator with experience working with children that have autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, seizure disorders, emotional disturbances, speech impairments and physical impairments.
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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...
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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

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Mary S.


Worcester, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

SLP Grad Student That Loves Working With Kids, Accommodating Special Needs, & Early Com. Development

I am currently in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. I have more than 12 years of experience working with kids with autism, special needs, and/or significant behavioral needs. I am interested in early child development & communication and I specifically want to work with infants and/or toddlers developing...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time To Personal Care Attendant Work

I am work assisting elderly at their houses. also experienced in special need care and pets assistance as well. Caring and loving person, being able to help in other people's lives makes my own life better.
Joselin can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Gabriella S.


Charlton, MA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Looking To Begin A Career As A Full-Time Nanny! Available Monday-Friday

I have 7+ years of childcare experience. I am CPR/AED/first aid/safety care trained. I have experience teaching, nannying, and working with special needs children. I am looking for a full time and potentially long term position.
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Nina T.


Worcester, MA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

10 years+ experience. ECE certified. Special needs experience. Degree in early childhood. Will do housework,
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Lauren J.


Worcester, MA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Before I moved to college, I lived in Maine. Now that I'm down here I would love to find new families to assist in caring for their children. For the past 3. 5 years I was a nanny for a family with 5 children. Four of them had special needs. I understand how to handle behavior issues, autistic needs, give medication, and keep...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth C.


Charlton, MA

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

More Than A Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was previously working as an in-home therapist with special needs individuals before being laid of due to Covid changes in hours. I have recently cared for my neighbors two daughters (2 and 4) for three weeks before Christmas when their daycare was closed due to staff illness. I have previously worked in a daycare and done...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Mia P.


Oxford, MA

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Previous Experience Looking For A Job In Child Care

Hi I'm Mia I've been looking after kids most of my early teen years. I've babysit for family and neighbors before and I'm comfortable with babies, pets, and seniors, I used to be a teachers aid in the special Ed classroom and have some experience with kids whom have special needs. I've graduated highschool and if any of my off...
Mia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hi my name is Maddie, I am a 19-year-old college student. I have lots of experience with children. I am the oldest of 8 with ages ranging from 2-15. I have babysat for 3+ years now, I have worked in both a daycare and public schools, I also have experience working with special needs children in a teaching setting as well as...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Diane D.


Holden, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with emotionally disturbed children for eight years and presently am working for a family with a special needs that has a chromosomal disorder. I am a certified teacher of young children with special needs.
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Monique D.


Shrewsbury, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have been working with (teaching) special needs students of varying levels for the past 17 years. I currently teach students with Autism and have been for the past 7 years. I have a master's degree in Special education, and I am CPR certified. I am available after school hours, vacations and weekends.
Monique can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cherry Valley, MA

Joselin N.

5.0

May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism, which no doubt comes from having her...

- Paula E.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking activities, crafts, and science...

- Tenley P.

Sierra O.

5.0

Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring. She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...

- Nandini K.

Bendu S.

5.0

Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...

- Joanna B.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that is looking for some help.

- Wendy W.

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