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She is great with kids, and super responsible!

Review for Gianna G. by Meaghan J.

Janice has been wonderful with our daughter. Her care and compassion is always evident! Janice was vigilant with trach care, G tube feeds,

Review for Janice P. by Elise G.

I WISH 10 STARS WERE AN OPTION! Where to begin? I met Melissa shortly after moving to NH with my family. I had lost my previous child

Review for Melissa L. by Allison R.

Special needs caregivers in Chester, NH

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Paige D.


Chester, NH

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a sophomore in college with 7 years of childcare experience. I have experience in babysitting and as a nanny. I have also worked at a camp as a counselor and most recently as a camp director. I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. I love being adventurous with...
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Gianna G.


Sandown, NH

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Super Fun And Happy Sitter

5.0

(2)

Hi, my name is Gianna, I am 18 years old. I have been a volunteer at Sandown Central School in Pre-School since I was 16 and I still do it. I specialize in social and emotional play with kids and special needs kids, also assist in academics. I have baby sat since I was 15-16, I sat a baby who was a few months old and children...
Gianna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with kids, and super responsible!"

Meaghan J.

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Janice P.


Sandown, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient and fun person who has worked with children outside of the home and also have two children of my own who are now teenagers. I have worked with the elderly, special needs, and children of all ages. I also have an Associate's Degree in Psychology and a Medical Assistant degree. I have currently worked in an...
Janice can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janice has been wonderful with our daughter. Her care and compassion is always evident! Janice was vigilant with trach care, G tube feeds, and transitioning to oral feeding. She asks questions if clarification is needed to ensure proper care."

Elise G.

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Melissa L.


Londonderry, NH

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time, Long Term Nanny With 20 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families. I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melissa is very personable, professional, and passionate when it comes to little ones. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for responsible child care. Melissa has cared for my children for the past three years."

William K.

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Lynne A.


Sandown, NH

$40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had several years of experience in elderly care with parents and older neighbors. I do have a degree in Education as well and feel one of my strengths is communication. I cared for my elderly parents and also cared for an 90-year-old woman for 6 years. This included making appointments, buying groceries, helping with...
Lynne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Derry Female Looking to Care For Your Child/Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
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Nick S.


Derry, NH

$10-15/hr

Male Provider Looking To Provide Direct Support For Young Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them. "

Aleece P.

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Gianna G.


Sandown, NH

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Funny Person Always Wanting To Create Happiness In Kids

My name is Gianna, I am 23 years old and have been working as a registered behavior technician for the past 4 years. Primarily working one on one with early intervention and elementary aged students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Before this and currently I am a family nanny which I have been doing since I was 15. I...
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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking to Care for Your Child/Children

4.4

(7)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Traci, I have babysat for about 35+ years, from newborn to about 14 years of age. I have worked 4-5 years in the rehabilitation field for a company, working with behavioral adolescents, autism, down syndrome and other areas. I live in Derry, have a car. and very flexible. I enjoy playing board games, doing...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Traci was a care giver for my son P. who has Down’s syndrome. P. required full time care. Traci would get him off the bus, brought him for walks, weather permitting, and read and played games with him. During Traci’s tenure with P., he developed a new fascination...

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Donna H.


Raymond, NH

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with a brother that was special needs and was always hands on with his care and exercises. My brother suffers from a muscle disorder that has him wheelchair bound, and needs to be fed, clothed, assisted with dressing, bathing and toileting. I have always had a passion for taking care of people, of all ages. I have in...
5.0
"Donna helped care for my husband who had ALS. She is a knowledgeable and competent caregiver. She is also passionate and compassionate. She not only cared for and supported my husband but cared for me as well. She has a smile and positive attitude that lights...

Kim B.

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Melissa L.


Londonderry, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver Experienced In Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families. I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
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Cheryl K.


Derry, NH

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Loved Does Take Its Toll On You

I'm here to help you reduce the stress that caring for your precious loved one(s). I am a registered nurse of 35 years retiring from professional nursing. I have experience with dementia care, personal care, childcare, Down's syndrome, autism care. If your special needs require a special person to care for them- please...
Cheryl can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
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Camille M.


Kingston, NH

$24/hr10 yrs exp

If You Need Help! I Will Always Ask How Can I Help?

"Hello, I'm Camille, and I have 15 years of experience in social services as a case manager. I am MAP certified and also hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED. My roles have included providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), managing medication, offering rep payee services, utilizing de-escalation...
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Brittany S.


Fremont, NH

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

A little about me! I have worked in home healthcare since 2006. Most recent w/ a family 5 years caring for a man that had brain cancer and suffered strokes. I assisted with daily tasks, and that in the recent months included dressing, bathing, and feeding and most importantly, providing companionship. I get so much fulfillment...
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Sarah L.


Fremont, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs, Infants, Toddlers, PreK, & K

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm mom to two boys (16 and 20) hoping to earn some extra money to put towards a much needed family vacation. I have extensive experience with autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental disabilities and am familiar with a variety of AAC apps to aid communication. I also love working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Anzhelika P.


Londonderry, NH

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Is Looking For A Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a childcare provider with six years of experience, CPR and First Aid certified, and trained in caring for children with special needs. My passion for nurturing children's development and making a positive impact on their lives led me to this fulfilling career. Patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor define my approach...
Anzhelika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sara D.


Hampstead, NH

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sara, and I'm excited to bring my extensive experience and passion for caregiving to a wonderful family in need of some extra help. I've got 2 years of experience in special needs senior care, another 2 years in in-home care, specializing in Alzheimer's care, hospice, personal care, companionship, respite, house...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Maria L.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Love Caring For Children And Dogs

My name is Maria and I'm 36 years old. I've done babysitting since I was very young. I've babysat for my family. I got my first formal babysitting job in June of 2009. I worked as extra help for kids after school for almost 4 years taking care of 3 wonderful girls who are now almost 7, 8 and 10 years old. They were 4, 5 and 7...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tracy O.


Candia, NH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Companion Available

I have been in the health care field and/or caregiving in some capacity for 20+ years. I have cared for people of various ages and with many different ailments including paraplegic, quadriplegic, Alzheimer's, diabetes just to name a few. I also have 5 years experience working with young adults with special needs, primarily...
Tracy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation & more

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