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Anna S.


Dedham, MA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Autism And Special Needs Caregiver

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Both my professional career in ABA and my education in psychology and autism studies help curate my background in special needs childcare. I love kids of all ages and have nannied professionally for kids of all ages, needs, and care levels.
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Richardson C.


Dedham, MA

$15-47/hr

I'm Here To Support

Hi there, I hope you're doing well! Everyone deserves to be loved and I'm here to Bring job and enjoy the little things in life. I've a friend who had special needs must people were kind of backing away from him which I didn't understand at first but I realize other saw him differently as I didn't even think of it. No one is...
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Carol H.


Dedham, MA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

I majored in English and Secondary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I love working with all types of people and I am a very compassionate and nurturing individual. I am patient as evident with over seven years of teaching experience.
Getting my Masters in special needs. Experience with Autism.
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Penelope N.


Dedham, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Personal Care Attendant.

Hi, my name is Penelope. I have 3 years experience as a caregiver. I am dependable reliable and honest. I am very passionate about helping others and my purpose is to provide care in the best manner that suits their personal needs. My experience includes assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration,...
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Ashley S.


Dedham, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have plenty of experience working with children. I've worked with kids for 5+ years now and have worked with kids of all ages! I've worked with special needs children and had an internship where I worked closely with them. I also have experience working as a camp counselor so I can play games and do arts and crafts projects. I...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Mackenzie L.


Dedham, MA

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mackenzie, and I'm an energetic and adventurous young woman who absolutely loves kids and animals! I've grown up in Dedham and know the surrounding areas very well, which makes outings and transportation super easy and stress-free. I have experience caring for children of all ages, including a sweet 6-year-old...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Ashley G.


Dedham, MA

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Outgoing Sitter

Responsible and fun babysitter with years of experience with kids of all ages. I also work with special needs children during the day. I attended UNH and have a degree in psychology.
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

4.9

(6)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without...

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Jacirah F.


Dorchester, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent babysitter going forward."

Nicole C.

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Gaby S.


Brighton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend...

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should...

Alysia A.

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Odette W.


Quincy, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.
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Emonie P.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...

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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...

Kendra P.

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children. I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our one-year-old had a great time with Anna! She was caring and conscientious with him, a total natural. She was also reliable and responsive to our communications. I highly recommend working with her!"

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Sarah A.


Weston, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback riding...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

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Tanisha M.


Boston, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

10+yrs experience in health care experience holy lift feeding cooking cleaning lifting overnights catheter bathing dressing etc
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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
Daisy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Marjanna B.

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Lisa W.


Braintree, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced South Shore Nanny And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and caregiver of over 20 years. I am college educated and have experience and enjoy caring for children from infants to teens as well as elders, and those with special needs. I am nurturing, kind, and loving with a sparkly sense of humor. I am looking for a part or full-time position and I am available...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was always very prompt and very easy to get along with (during COVID, my husband and I were typically in the house with Lisa). In addition to being extremely reliable and trustworthy, she was so caring and loving to our son (2 years old)."

Christiane T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dedham, MA

Grace E.

5.0

Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without feeling rushed. The kids instantly...

- Care member

Jacirah F.

5.0

Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent babysitter going forward.

- Nicole C.

Gaby S.

5.0

Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Denzil P.

5.0

Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...

- Alysia A.

Emonie P.

5.0

Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school drop off/pick up, just everything....

- Care member

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