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We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!

Review for Kaylee R. by David R.

Carrie Lee was an amazing nanny for us for 5 years. She loved my children like her own. I can't say enough about her character,

Review for Carrie-lee T. by Brian M.

Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters

Review for Carly C. by A C.

Special needs caregivers in Cotuit, MA

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Linda M.


Cotuit, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

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Our dog Stella, who was part beagle and part husky, was with us for 15 years. I have really enjoyed caring for pets when people need me to step in. I'm available weekends and evenings. I would love to hear from you.
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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(12)

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Carrie-lee T.


Hyannis, MA

$18-38/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Special Needs Nanny Available For Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a warm, professional caregiver with nearly 30 years of experience working with children of all ages. I specialize in date nights, overnight care for children of all ages and care from birth as a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula. I'm certified in Infant & Adult First Aid CPR AED and have experience...
Carrie-lee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carrie-Lee has been our full-time nanny for the past year, and we are only parting ways because our family is moving over an hour away. She is a caring professional for whom I have immense respect and appreciation. She cares for our children with patience and...

Laura W.

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Carly C.


Mashpee, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."

A C.

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Erin F.


Centerville, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Over 13 Years Experience, Early Childhood Development Classes And Art Teacher.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Erin and I am from the East coast originally, but spent 12 years on the West Coast. My passion is helping others and always has been. I was a professional nanny on and off for over 15yrs and adore children- they keep us young! For 5years I have been working as a specialized paraprofessional in an Elementary...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin was fantastic. Great communication, super friendly and kept our dogs happy while we toured the nearby sites during our vacation. "

Melonee D.

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Patricia N.


Mashpee, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown children. The youngest headed to college soon. One of our children had a learning disability from a very early age but doing very well and studying engineering. I've tutored students, grades k-6 and often worked on parents behalf as an Educational Advocate at IEP meetings. I'm Director 1 certified by...
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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Alex & her friend R. to care for 4 small, very active children , 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 5 & 6 years old on 2 days / nights to attend a family wedding. After a great phone interview with both, we hired them & it could not have gone better!!! The kids took to them...

Linda W.

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Kendall S.


Centerville, MA

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media and previous member of Wheaton College Women's Basketball team. I'm employed full time as a remote Social Media Specialist. I am CPR and Life Aid certified. For the last 12 years I've been a certified Lifeguard, swim instructor and Water Aerobics instructor for...
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kendall has been helping with my children for the last 9 months and my children just love her. I can always count on Kendall to be on time and she has been able to jump in last minute when I need her. We unfortunately will be moving quite a distance away and I wish...

Kristina E.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Companionship, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 39 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Morgan has been babysitting for my 4 children (and dog) for 2 years now. She is well loved by the kids and very reliable! She is always willing to help out around the house and asks what she can be doing next. Highly recommend! "

Care member

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Lily D.


Hyannis, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny!

Hello, My name is Lily, I'm 27 and I have my bachelors in marketing ! I love children and animals (of any size and type), and I'm super excited about the opportunity to become an extended part of your family. I have nannying and tutoring experience and I grew up watching my cousin most weekdays after school, he has autism, so I...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Genna R.


East Falmouth, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Week Days And Some Weekends. CPR Certified!!

Experience caring for children with special needs, experience caring for children one month through age 15. Experience caring for seniors. Activities done while caring for children, arts and crafts, reading, writing, going to the playground, going ice skating, going on walks, watching movies, mini golf, and other outdoor...
Genna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Susanna S.


East Sandwich, MA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Can Work, Bond And Have Fun With Anyone!

I am a 20-year-old college student at UNH, currently taking the semester to work! I love working and hanging out with kids of all ages. I enjoy playing, doing activities, or just hanging out. I would do housekeeping, food prep, driving places, and pet care. I bond easily with kids and look forward to meeting them!
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Lisa M.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

As a professional childcare provider with two decades of experience, I offer a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact children's lives. Parents appreciate my calm and patient...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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Maria G.


Centerville, MA

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maria and I'm from Barnstable, Massachusetts. I volunteered at special needs residency for one year, which included caring for elderly guests. I'm presently working as a Montessori assistant teacher, but am looking for a new role working with the elderly. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Eve F.


Mashpee, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Need Caregiver/babysitter

My name is Eve and I'm 18 years old. I live in Mashpee and I commute to Framingham state university on Tuesday's and Thursday's. I lived on Martha's Vineyard until I was 17 and before that I was working as a caregiver for 5 years. I'm very responsible and I'm good at what I do. I have transportation and schedule is very...
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Kendall S.


Centerville, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Previously a member of the Wheaton College Women's Basketball team and graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media. Currently employed as a full time Media Specialist who works remotely (yay!). I am CPR and Life Aid certified and recently obtained my Community Health Care worker certificate from the Boston...
I am looking for part time or temporary hours. I have over 10 years direct experience with individuals with special needs, and over 40 years of exposure to individuals with special needs. I am comfortable engaging infants to young adults. I also have experience with in-home childcare and creating summer activity plans including...

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