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Natasha S.
Dalton, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
For past two years, I have been employed at Hillcrest Educational Centers working 1:1 with students 8-21 years of age on the Autism Spectrum. Most of my student display high-levels of aggression and/or self-injurious behaviors. Many of them are non-verbal and have a history of seizures. I am Medication certified as well as...
Gionnah L.
Dalton, MA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gionnah and I am really hoping to get some more babysitting jobs! I have about 4 years of experience in child care. I also have quite a bit of experience in special needs care. I'm willing to help after school, and date nights! I do work in childcare 5 days a week usually to around 5/5:30. As of right now I do...
Gionnah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(1)
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!"
Anne H.
5.0
(2)
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...
Care member
I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
The Care in Place Movement is a real thing! That's what I'm here for.
Background/Experience: CNA/LPN Alzheimer's, Dementia, LTC and Acute care. Pediatric experience as well. Light housekeeping to skilled nursing whatever need may arise!
I can be of use in navigating insurance help, setting up prior authorizations, looking...
Haille B.
Lanesborough, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Haille!
I am interested in helping out families who need a baby sitter once in awhile.
I have 15 years experience in babysitting as I've done it since I was about 14 years old. I currently work relief for BCARC and have 5+ years in experience with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained as it's a requirement for my...
Haille can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Lisa M.
Pittsfield, MA
$17-23/hr
Hello my name is Lisa M. I am a social therapist. I have worked and lived with individuals who have all different abilities for 5years now. I believe that I can be of help to take care of your loved one who has special needs and be a person they can trust and build a friendship with. I feel like I am called to do this type of...
I have watched children ranging in ages 6 months up to 12 years old. I have been watching children for over 10 years and I absolutely love it. I like to do arts and crafts as well as be outside to play whenever the weather cooperates. I have worked with children with special needs as well and have some training in that area. I...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Jennifer Z.
Pittsfield, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with both adults and children with all sorts of disabilities. I worked as a vocational trainer for persons with disabilities for over 11 yrs. I worked in a day program for over 5 yrs . I am kind, patient , fun loving . I enjoy the outdoors but am just as content reading or playing board games. I am able to multi...
I have experience working with infants to people with special needs and developmental disorders. I am kind, respectful, punctual, and reliable.
Jolene D.
Cheshire, MA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I did two summers at a summer camp program with children who had development disabilities and behaviors. . I have been a CNA/HHA for 9+yrs and special needs. I have knowledge of seizure protocols, non-verbal communication, personal care, and activities. Hope that can sum up most of my experience.
Rebecca N.
Pittsfield, MA
$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have several years of clinical setting experience with direct patient care in a hospital setting as well as home care experience and, child care.
Working at a hospital, my schedule varies each week. I work three 13-hour shifts per week. So, my work schedule is alternating weekends and two weekdays. I always know my schedule a...
Shaylyne M.
Pittsfield, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Shaylyne. I'm a certified preschool teacher, who has previously worked as assistant Montessori primary teacher and have 10 years of experience in early childhood education. I have over a decade of paid babysitting experience and enjoy working with many families. I've cared for newborns, children with special...
Shaylyne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(3)
As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
5.0
"Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love...
Brandyn B.
I am an OT, working part time at the hospital. Plenty of experience with working with folks with varying levels of abilities.
Dominic C.
Adams, MA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Dominic (pronounced Dominique) and I moved to Massachusetts in 2019 from Miami, FL. It was time for a new start away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
I have been a generalized caregiver since my teens. I have experience with children of all ages, our seniors, and their pets. However, I have mostly...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dalton, MA
Rachel S.
5.0
Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!
- Anne H.
Crystal M.
5.0
I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...
- Care member
Jacqulyn S.
5.0
Jackie has been a godsend. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient with all aspects of caring for our elderly mom with serous dementia.
- Care member
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