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Carmen H.


Haverhill, MA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse, Assistant.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I also have a teen on the autism spectrum, I know some ABA, and sensory input. I know about Stimming, meltdowns and solutions. I have lots of patience. Also a CNA worked with G-tube, condom catheter, worked with all kinds of special needs equipment.
5.0
"Carmen is truly one of the best caretakers I've ever had! She goes above and beyond in her care, taking directive and initiative well. Her bubbly personality makes her a great companion. I highly recommend hiring Carmen if you're seeking dependable, caring support...

Abigail L.

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Kelly J.


Salem, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 years of child care experience working with infants-middle school age. I have lots of infant, toddler, preschool, school age, middle school age, twins and special needs experience. I have 11 years of daycare setting experience, working as a infant and toddler teacher. I also have 5 years of nanny experience as well. I...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Interviewed Kelly and looking forward to having her start working for us! Several great references and an impressive background in child education. "

Patrick T.

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Stephanie D.


Nashua, NH

$27/hr10 yrs exp

I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have three kiddos (10, 4 and 1) and they adore Steph! We have become great friends, and we always look forward to having her over! She loves music and crafts and going on adventures. Anyone who hires her would be lucky to have her! "

Amy P.

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Michele M.


Salem, NH

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny / Household Manager

Being a full time nanny for many years , I have worked with all kinds of special needs from non verbal, autisum, adhd, wheel cahir bound but have most of my experience with cerebral palsy , as this is something that I have dealt with my whole life. ( as my brother has this special need) im a fun, loving, careing, dependable...
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Sheila P.


Atkinson, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm the proud mom of a 16-year-old boy who has special needs. I'm very comfortable (and flexible) with all types of situations, including giving medications and seizures. My experience includes caring for family members as well as my "extended family." Currently, I'm working for a wonderful family in town, watching their 2...
Sheila can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never...

Michelle B.

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Gina P.


Goffstown, NH

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 66 yrs young, the Mother of two a son who is a special Ed teacher, and a daughter who works for the town of Merrimack and is a yoga/ wellness instructor. I live in Goffstown have worked with children school age down to newborns. I've worked in local daycare's, worked for the Manchester school district SAU # 37 as a para in...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Gina takes care of our 8 month old son. She is very knowledgeable on child care. She is a very fun and caring person. I would definitely recommend her! :) "

Jaymie H.

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Ashlee F.


Methuen, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Non Smoker, 7+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Names Ashlee I have 10+ years of childcare/house manager experience with children ranging from ages newborn to late teens, including twins, triplets and working with children who have behavioral issues/special needs. I am also a mom to a 4-year-old boy! I have worked for many families and agencies in the Boston. I am...
Ashlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ashlee has been nannying my two boys since they were 5 months old up until they were 5. We moved out of state and were so sad we couldn't take Ashlee with us! (Trust me if she could I'd take her with me) LOL"

Jen S.

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Sheila P.


Atkinson, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old mom with a 24-year-old son with special needs. I've had the opportunity to take care of my elderly mother-in-law (we moved her in with us) who had dementia and then suffered a stroke. After she passed away, my mom who had COPD moved in with us and I was able to take care of her until she passed away from...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Sheila is an excellent caregiver. She is kind and thoughtful and has an upbeat and fun personality. She does all of the required job tasks faithfully and takes initiative with tasks and ideas and is willing to do extra helpful things. She has been working for me...

Amy A.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Emma P.


Salem, NH

$10-15/hr

Part-time, Full-time Caregiver

I am a paraprofessional and have worked with children that have special needs. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, and learn each day.
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Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...

Cathy F.

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Maura P.


Methuen, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello folks, I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. . I raised 3 wonderful...
Maura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I'm honored to write a recommendation for Maura. She has been working as an ABA in the public school system with children for almost 20 years. She has a passion for working with children of all ages & abilities. Maura is a very kind, caring, patient, and...

Maddy G.

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Maura P.


Methuen, MA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Maura's Mission

Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. . I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...

Maddy G.

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Robin F.


Manchester, NH

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny who has worked with the same family for 10 years. I am looking to start a new chapter as I welcomed my first child in October. I am looking for a family that is open to having my son in the home as I work. I have experience with special needs and behavior modification therapy.
Robin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My family worked with Robin for 10 years and they were wonderful! Robin started as a babysitter for us and progressed to a full time nanny as our family grew. She handled all day to day tasks that involved the kids ( and she would often offer to do things that...

Jessica L.

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Jill H.


Bedford, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Children And Pets

I am a mother of 2 children and 2 grandchildren, retired with a cat and small senior dog , And enjoy keeping active
5.0
"Jill currently still helps with my 2 toddler aged children. She is always on time, the kids love her, and they are always up to something super fun! "

Kari W.

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Kathy Q.


Goffstown, NH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adolescents And Adults Special Needs Provider

I have always been drawn to people with special needs going back as far as grade school. I have two nephews with autism,. One non verbal, and one has Asperger's. I worked as a home health aide children with severe physical and developmental disabilities. I took to one little boy I cared for approximately 3 years. He was 11...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver! Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years. We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children. These qualities in her made us feel extremely...

Darlene C.

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Mary G.


Methuen, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 46 female living in the methuen area and I am a mother of two adult children and a grandmother of 1! I have been laid off recently and not looking to work back in the corporate world so I m looking for a change and to stay local. We have a dog so pets are not an issue. I have experience providing day care to...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mary helped me transport child to school. She is a very reliable and trustworthy person. I texted her early in the morning one day due to the changed plan. She gave prompt response and arrived my home on time as usual. I highly recommend her."

Jenna Z.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Emilyjames L.


Haverhill, MA

$23-32/hr6 yrs exp

Silly Goose Enthusiast

Hi, my name is EmJ! I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years I have experience in children, adult and senior care. I have worked in hospital short term care to end of life care for all ages. in my spare time I rescue and rehabilitate exotic animals. My most current job is New England Pediatric Care as a CNA, Recreational...
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Mary G.


Methuen, MA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional Or PCA

For the past two years I have been working in the human services field caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with mobility issues, personal hygiene care, feeding, autism diagnosis, and providing transportation for wheel chair bound individuals.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chester, NH

Carmen H.

5.0

Carmen is truly one of the best caretakers I've ever had! She goes above and beyond in her care, taking directive and initiative well. Her bubbly personality makes her a great companion. I highly recommend hiring Carmen if you're seeking dependable, caring support in your home!

- Abigail L.

Kelly J.

5.0

Interviewed Kelly and looking forward to having her start working for us! Several great references and an impressive background in child education.

- Patrick T.

Stephanie D.

5.0

She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!

- Care member

Sheila P.

5.0

I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never misses a beat! She is a loving,...

- Michelle B.

Gina P.

5.0

Gina watches our 3 kids for us periodically as we need her. She is reliable and flexible with our schedule. She always comes ready to interact with our small children. Our kids love her and ask us often when she will come again.

- Jessica B.

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