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Linda M.


Cotuit, MA

$25/hr • 10 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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Linda M.


Cotuit, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elder Care/Special Needs

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/hr • 10 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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylee has been with us for two years now. She is very reliable. She watches the kids on Saturday, and occasionally she wakes them and sets them up for the school bus in the morning. She gives plenty of notice when she needs time off. On Saturdays she keeps the...

Joanie M.

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Carrie-lee T.


Hyannis, MA

$18-38/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Carrie-Lee has a positive attitude she trustworthy and kind. She nannied for our 2 children several years ago."

Corrie V.

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Carly C.


Mashpee, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 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, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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/hr • 10 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/hr • 5 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: Dementia, companionship, transportation, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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!"

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr • 4 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex helped us out while we were on a ski trip with friends up at Killington for a long weekend. The first day she watched our 5 month old and 2 year old and the second day she watched our 5 month old and a friend's 8 month old. She did a great job keeping our very...

Elisabeth B.

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Kendall S.


Centerville, MA

$23-26/hr • 8 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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kendall is amazing! My girls had a lot of fun with her and I didn't worry for one second while we were out for a date night! She is very good at communicating and arrives on time (with activities)! I look forward to having her over again soon."

Katie P.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$30/hr • 10 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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & 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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
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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Lily D.


Hyannis, MA

$20-50/hr • 1 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Genna R.


East Falmouth, MA

$25/hr • 6 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, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Susanna S.


East Sandwich, MA

$16-21/hr • 3 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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Lisa M.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr • 20 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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

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Maria G.


Centerville, MA

$17-24/hr • 1 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, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Eve F.


Mashpee, MA

$20-50/hr • 5 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cotuit, MA

Kaylee R.

5.0

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

- David R.

Carrie-lee T.

5.0

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, dependability, and the consistent care she provided. She is very organized, proactive, and thoughtful. If it hadn't been for my kids growing up she would still be with...

- Brian M.

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.

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