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Special needs caregivers in Chestnut Hill, MA

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Christine M.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

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I have babysat for many years and in nursing field for four years now! I have a lot of experience with special needs and would love to gain more.
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Ric D.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Boston College Student Babysitter

Hi! my name is Ric and I'm a student at Boston College studying Finance. I've worked with tons of kids from ages 5-15 for the last few years (including special needs, ADHD and ODD). I am also a golf coach for catholic memorial and Dexter Southfield. The kids I babysit and coach love that there's a sporty and fun, active boy...
Ric can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
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Isabella E.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Engaged, And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Care. com Hi! My name is Bella and I am a sophomore at Boston College studying Economics and International Relations; I am currently taking time off from school to make sure that I really know what I want to do before spending more money. I am working on my personal training certification and I am already certified as a...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am an energetic and experienced individual who loves working with kids! From your everyday babysitting care to serving as a personal aid for children with special needs - I have done it all! As I am a college student, my availability is subject to change but please reach out so we can find times that best suit you and your...
Gabriella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

I am a retired nurse. Looking to do companion care 16 hours/week for seniors or Special Needs adults
Jean can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should...

Alysia A.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr • 3 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 an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without...

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Nicole C.


East Boston, MA

$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely...

Erica F.

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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Meg has worked for my family, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. Her excellence is apparent in so many ways: her reliability, judgment, competence, initiative, problem solving skills, honesty, work ethic, flexibility, professionalism, and ability...

Jane E.

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Ivone R.


Everett, MA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

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
"I cannot say enough good things about Ivone! The biggest thing is that she truly cares about my daughter. I always feel confident in her ability to show her loving care. She makes sure that she is safe, comfortable, and entertained. On top of that, she makes sure...

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Jacirah F.


Dorchester, MA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL! Will definitely be needing her services again. My little...

Kiana K.

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

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: Hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "

Cheryl S.

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Visitacion B.


Everett, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Moya K.


Norwood, MA

$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Live-Out Nanny, Babysitter, Child Minder

I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified; I love being creative and singing, exploring nature, things like that. I have years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged infant to 15; I am proficient in communicating with children at different developmental stages, ability to assist children with school...
Moya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$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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Angela I.


West Newton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Angela has been with out family for almost 4 years. She has taken such good care of our now 6 year old son. Angela has provided both full time and part time childcare for us. She has handled school and camp pick ups and also taken little one to classes like Kung Fu...

Lyndsay H.

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Alexandra K.


Brighton, MA

$35-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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."

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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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!"

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Livi R.


Dorchester, MA

$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hands Down - Best Baby Sitter Ever!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...

Ashley R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chestnut Hill, MA

Denzil P.

5.0

Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...

- Alysia A.

Grace E.

5.0

Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without feeling rushed. The kids instantly...

- Care member

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely bonded to her as if she were an...

- Erica F.

Meghan S.

5.0

Meg is incredible! I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and really thrived! Highly recommend!

- Laura H.

Ivone R.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Ivone! The biggest thing is that she truly cares about my daughter. I always feel confident in her ability to show her loving care. She makes sure that she is safe, comfortable, and entertained. On top of that, she makes sure to take her out for a walk or to the...

- Care member

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