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Special needs caregivers in Chestnut Hill, MA

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Christine M.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$15-30/hr1 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/hr5 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
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Isabella E.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$26/hr10 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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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, dementia, companionship, errands
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

5.0

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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 wonderful with our son. He came prepared with games and our son, who can be slow to warm up, was instantly drawn to his warm personality. I, the nervous parent, knew instantly that he was trustworthy and that our son would be in good hands. We would...

Jane P.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Prompt, attentive, great with our 4yo!"

John P.

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Nicole C.


East Boston, MA

$25-50/hr7 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
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/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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/hr10 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that...

Katherine O.

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Jacirah F.


Dorchester, MA

$20-25/hr6 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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent babysitter going forward."

Nicole C.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...

Becky P.

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Visitacion B.


Everett, MA

$15-20/hr10 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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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really just rides and supervision. She took exceptional care...

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Moya K.


Norwood, MA

$15-30/hr4 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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/hr10 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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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/hr7 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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."

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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 punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)

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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

Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...

- Katherine O.

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