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Find special needs caregivers in Danvers, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Danvers, MA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Danvers, MA

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Esterlin Z.


Danvers, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Esterlin is an amazing help and brings a breathe of fresh air. She has a natural talent for talking care of kids and has always been helpful to me!"

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Ognjen R.


Danvers, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello. For the past 22 years I have been working with Pediatric and Adolescent population ages 3 to 18. I have very good grasp and experience working with difficult clients. I am also CPR, CPI, EMT -B, CORI , MOAB, WELLE training certified. I am currently working in Inpatient Psychiatric Locked Unit with clients diagnosed with...
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Joan-marie M.


Danvers, MA

$28-35/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Hi, My name is Joanie. I'm a Special Needs Para for grades 9 through 12 at ENSATS in Hathorne, MA. Previously, I worked at Thorpe Elementary in Danvers, MA as a Teaching Assistant/Classroom Support for Kindergarten through grade 5. Over the summers, I worked with Special Needs students in the same grade level.
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Marisa M.


Danvers, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hi! My name is Marisa and I am a special education teacher for the past 10 years. I have worked with students of all ages and specialize in the autism field. I have also worked with students with other cognitive delays. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Carolyn L.


Danvers, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

My first nannying job was out of high school, for a family in Waltham with 3 children. The oldest was a diabetic girl. I checked her sugar daily and gave her insulin shots when needed. This position ended after 15 years. Then, I worked at Easter Seals, in NH within a residential setting with about 12 residents with different...
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Leah E.


Danvers, MA

$33/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I'm Leah! I love working with children and have a passion for their personal development and growth in all aspects. I am very positive, organized, flexible, patient, but most importantly I am a fun babysitter that loves to create smiles, giggles and memories! My goal with your children is to keep them safe, follow any...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Cait and I have over 16 years of experience working with children and infants of all ages. I pride myself on great communication and reliability. I have experience in caring for children with complex medical needs, allergies, special needs, as well as multiple children at a time. I have a background in emergency...
Caitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Linda M.


Danvers, MA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Available On The North End.

I'd describe my personality as calm, friendly and down to earth. I like caring for seniors because they remind me of my parents and grandparents. I understand they have special needs and it's very difficult for them to not be able to do the things they used to. I also want to help them stay in their home verses going to a...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, errands, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Hi have 5 years working with adult and special need as well as senior care. Hands on direct care for disabled adults and special need with various levels of daily living skills abilities - ambulatory & independent showering etc to complete physical & some cognitive dependence - incontinent, require assist with changes, dressing,...
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jenna H.


North Reading, MA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Always Putting A Smile On Your Face

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jenna! I am a dedicated childcare professional with a passion for nurturing children and supporting families. My journey began as a teenager when I worked as a full-time summer teacher in a daycare infant room, caring for babies as young as 13 weeks old. At 19 I became a paraprofessional with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jenna has been caring for our son, now 18 months old, for about 9 months now. She quickly became a part of our family and a reliable, caring, and steady presence for our son. Her care is patient and intentional, and her past variety of experiences shines thru her...

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Kimberly M.


Wenham, MA

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist With Experience With Seniors

Hi, I work as a clinical ABA supervisor with special needs children. I also work part time with the elderly - specializing in companionship, meal preparation, overnight care for those with physical limitations and/or dementia. I am experienced, very patient, and capable.
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is dedicated, dependable, kind, patient and highly skilled at caregiving and always arrives with a smile! Kim goes...

Peter R.

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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend."

Barbara G.

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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Chloe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I highly recommend Chloe! "

Care member

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Patricia A.


Salem, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries...

Care member

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Amanda M.


Peabody, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "

Allison B.

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Anette A.


Marblehead, MA

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Care For Your Loved Ones. Over 20 Years Experience. Special Needs Classes Taken. References

I'd describe my personality as loving caring and fun. Over 20 years of experience working with elderly adult and children. Many references from previous clients I like caring for my clients to the best of my knowledge and experience. I have many references from previous clients. Many classes taken to better care of my...
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Ana M.


Lynn, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hey

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...

Mary V.

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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Paul W.


Marblehead, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Paul's Partnerships

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Paul and I reside in Marblehead, MA. I live with my wonderful wife. I have worked in human services for the last 25 years; the last 15 years in alternative education with adolescents with academic/social/emotional and behavioral challenges. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from North Adams State...
Paul can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"He is fantastic! I would recommend him for anything. So willing to do whatever, so patient and efficient."

Randi W.

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Sophia V.


Salem, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!"

Marissa V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Danvers, MA

Esterlin Z.

5.0

Iam giving Esterlin 5 stars because of the hard work and dedication she puts into caring for our little ones. She’s very detailed oriented, compassionate, nurturing, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her workforce.

- Care member

Jenna H.

5.0

Jenna perpetually exhibited outstanding care of my son always going above and beyond. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field of expertise and I witnessed her abilities on several occasions. Jenna is truly an asset to any family that welcomes her in. Highly recommend her!!!

- Care member

Kimberly M.

5.0

Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is dedicated, dependable, kind, patient and highly skilled at caregiving and always arrives with a smile! Kim goes above and beyond in countless ways. She...

- Peter R.

Kimberly A.

5.0

Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend.

- Barbara G.

Chloe K.

5.0

Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out while I am at work. She has done so much for my family while being a single mom is hard and finding the right person for my children has been hard,...

- Care member

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