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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She has babysat and dog-sat for me several times and she always goes above and beyond what I expect. My family loves her."
Patricia C.
Tess N.
Dorchester Center, MA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Tess and I'm looking for a full-time summer nannying position on the Vineyard. I'm 25 years old, known for being active, outgoing, caring, reliable, and patient. I'm currently teaching for Boston Public Schools and getting my masters degree in social work at Boston College.
I have over 8 years of experience working...
Hi! I'm Teresa and I'm a recent Masters in applied educational psychology graduate from Northeastern University. I worked as a full time in home ABA therapist for a 16-year-old girl with severe, nonverbal Autism Spectrum Disorder and Turner's syndrome. I have taken numerous courses in developmental psychology, applied behavioral...
I have dedicated over 30 years to nurturing and educating young children, and I truly love being a sitter because it allows me to make a positive impact on their early development. Watching children grow, learn, and achieve milestones brings me immense joy and fulfillment. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Marla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Elise D.
Dorchester Center, MA
$23-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 13 years of experience. I can help with childcare & adult care.
I enjoy working with families and providing support for individuals of all ages. I've attended school faculty meetings, parent conferences, and communicated with parents about child progress. I've also observed teaching methods within the public school and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as...
George S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth."
Jason T.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She would always get down on the floor and play with him,...
Katie E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can."
Peter G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"
Shauna D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"To whom it may concern.
Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...
Anne N.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
5.0
(2)
Experienced caregiver, worked with animals, community programs, and nurturing children.
My childcare journey began in high school, caring for my godmother's children, aged 7 and 10. Later, I became an au pair in the US, caring for two children, ages 2 and 5, where I handled school activities, driving, and playtime. I then cared...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I would definitely recommend her. She is very sweet and responsible."
Paula R.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...
Sue M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(29)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids. I am available full time from Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5pm, and date nights. I have gained so much experience over the past years. The ages range from 3 months old to 17 years old. I have over 17 years of experience. I am very interactive and outgoing. I have experience home...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My husband and I hired Tina to date night sit for our 2 year old son with her daughter. As soon as Tina walked into my house she greeted my son instantly and gave him a big hug and he had a big smile on his face, Tina has such a friendly and warm personality. She...
Maryanne C.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla is amazing and so fun! Always has something exciting for the kiddos to do. She is so loved in our home! She's more than just a nanny she becomes apart of the family!"
Shannon H.
5.0
(1)
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Anna Z.
5.0
Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can.
- Elizabeth S.
Alexis P.
5.0
Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver and would hire her...
- George S.
Bella S.
5.0
Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth.
- Jason T.
Ivone R.
5.0
Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...
- Katherine O.
Athena Z.
5.0
Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can.
- Peter G.
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Ratings for Dorchester Center, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.