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Linda M.


Cotuit, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care/Special Needs

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I cared for my grandmother for two years so she could live at home as long as possible. It was the most memorable time of my life. I have been employed by the public school system as a 1:1 aide. I have worked in special needs for about 10 years. I enjoy working with people, helping them find their strengths and enjoy their...
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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(11)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kaylee was wonderful babysitting for my son, niece and nephew when we were in town for a wedding. She is very sweet, extremely communicative, reliable, and was great with the kids -- especially my 5 year old niece who can be pretty tricky! Would definitely...

Sarah C.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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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Lisa G.


East Falmouth, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Atria 1 Year & Vna 2 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Enjoy spending time with seniors, very caring and compassionate, energetic and good natured. Also worked with dementia and elderly residents and special needs for several years reference on request.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, transportation, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Lisa was the last of 4 caregivers I hired as a companion/caregiver for my husband who suffered from Alzheimer’s. I couldn’t believe the way Lisa interacted with my husband. She had incredible empathy for him and treated him with great respect. With Lisa, I felt I...

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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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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

$17-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

$28/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, mobility assistance, respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia & 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

$25/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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...

Sarah C.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Rachel G.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr

Taunton Babysitter!

CPR and First Aide certified! I have experience working with psych and special needs children of all ages! I am a former foster parent and love working with children! Have any question? Feel free to message me!
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & 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...
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Amanda K.


Hyannis, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hardworking, Experienced, Knowledgeable, Loving

Home health, hospice aide, special needs, ADL skills, and house keeping. I am passionate and dedicated to my clients. I take pride in my work. I show up on time, presentable and ready to work. Working with and helping people has always been a great reward in my life. I dont take it lightly. With 11 years of experience it's not...
Amanda can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Megan H.


Hyannis, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children. Inspired by the positive impact I had on their lives, I decided to pursue a career in childcare. I...
Megan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kristin W.


Marstons Mills, MA

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate CNA

An insured professional caregiver and CNA with over 10 years of experience in assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, transportation and activities. A strong history of delivering compassionate and empathetic care to elderly and special needs clients.
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cotuit, MA

Kaylee R.

5.0

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

- David R.

Carly C.

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.

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has been a great caregiver for my mom. She helps out wherever needed and has such positive outlook. My mom enjoys here company greatly. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of my mom when we can’t be there. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Kaylee R.

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.

Alex R.

5.0

She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!

- Connor L.

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