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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dorchester Center, MA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$10-15/hr

Sitter/Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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...
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Amber S.


Dorchester Center, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I am a Providence College biology graduate who is currently applying to medical school. I currently work at BWH in research. I have provided care to children from the age of newborn- 14 years old across all different backgrounds. I have experience with taking care of special needs...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Amber for ad hoc babysitting needs for our 3 year old. She is a true professional and clearly has a lot of experience in the field of childcare! She is extremely communicative and punctual, and most importantly she really knows how to connect with young...

Cory B.

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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
"Anna is great with children! She is kind, patient and fun. Always prompt and dependable. She is wonderful!"

Jessie L.

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...
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Alexis P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"

Brittany S.

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Ivone R.


Everett, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

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.

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Francesca C.


Revere, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
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.

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Mariana L.


East Boston, MA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sister

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, 25 years old, graduated in Education and experienced with kids! I worked as a teacher since I was 17, and as a nanny for more than 3 years. 8 years of childcare, including new born babies and special needs. I decided to work with kids because that's what I love and I'm good at. Spending time with kids bring me joy and...
Mariana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Mari is great with the kids and is very dependable. She always keeps her commitments and has been a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely recommend her for any kind of childcare role!"

Jessica A.

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Rita D.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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.

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Destiny B.


Roxbury, MA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Caregiver

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!
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Paula R.


Malden, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compasionate Caregiver With Diverse Experience

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would definitely recommend her. She is very sweet and responsible."

Paula R.

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

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.

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Nicki S.


Canton, MA

$30-33/hr6 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with five years in the field, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creative and imaginative approach, allows me to engage children of all ages. I prioritize open communication with parents,...
Nicki can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Nicki was consistently on time and reliable. The rare time she needed time off, she gave plenty of notice and made sure it worked for our schedule. She respected our rules and followed our instructions for our daughter. Nicki is ideal for a young child."

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Aviana H.


Boston, MA

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Aviana! I am energetic, helpful, and reliable! I have worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, I am an older sister to many and have basically been babysitting my whole life! But especially as of recently I'd say I have many years of experience due to my special needs 6 y/o brother, which definitely also taught me lots of...
Aviana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...

Diana C.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

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 the only girl out of my siblings, I had a handful with 3 brothers growing up! I am Italian and Irish with a huge family with over 30 cousins, so naturally born into my role as babysitter! I am CPR and First Aid...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really just rides and supervision. She took exceptional care...

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Tina C.


East Weymouth, MA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitting

Hired by 29 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids. I am available full time from Monday- Friday 9:30 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.

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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Flexible Babysitter

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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

Amber S.

5.0

We hired Amber for ad hoc babysitting needs for our 3 year old. She is a true professional and clearly has a lot of experience in the field of childcare! She is extremely communicative and punctual, and most importantly she really knows how to connect with young people! We all felt like we've known...

- Cory B.

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.

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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 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.