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Natasha S.


Dalton, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

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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...
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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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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: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

Kristen E.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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...

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care Provider Available

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...
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Patricia M.


Pittsfield, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Term Care, Pediatric Care, Caregiver-PDN Needs

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...
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Haille B.


Lanesborough, MA

$15-20/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...
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Amber S.


Pittsfield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

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

Special Needs Care

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.
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Jolene D.


Cheshire, MA

$20-30/hr4 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.
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, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Liane R.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance.
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Stephanie R.


Rowe, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Stephanie R. and I am 45 years old. My experience includes decades of work as a professional nanny and foster parent to children with special needs. I have cared for children of all ages and have acquired substantial experience throughout the years. Some of that experience includes caring for an infant as an overnight...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was great to work with. I'd happily hire her again."

Patrick K.

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Jacqulyn S.


Lee, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Looking To Create Smiles

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.

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Whitney S.


Adams, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am an OT, working part time at the hospital. Plenty of experience with working with folks with varying levels of abilities.
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Saradee H.


North Adams, MA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have extensive experience with taking care of children due to my parents doing foster care and babysitting children from newborn twins to teens. I also have experience taking care of special needs children. I love to do arts and crafts and outdoor activities and am a very responsible adult who loves to have fun.
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Dominic C.


Adams, MA

$23/hr5 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

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Joanne L.


Stockbridge, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Care

I'm passionate about supporting those in need of care and companionship, and I have a decade of experience providing safe, nurturing care for people of all ages. Patient, warm, friendly, and attentive. I work with families and care givers to ensure that I follow their preferred communication method and specific directions. I'm a...
Joanne can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation, hospice services, meal prep & more

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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

Stephanie R.

5.0

Stephanie was great to work with. I'd happily hire her again.

- Patrick K.

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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