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Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Charlestown, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
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Kerry Jo G.

Roslindale, MA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've worked with children of all ages, infants, children with special needs and allergies and have worked both full-time and part-time. I can also work on an as-needed basis. I am now in the dissertation writing phase of my Ph. D. and am looking for opportunities this summer, and into the fall. I am fully vaccinated and CPR and...

Simone R. says "Kerry Jo, was a delight and the children just loved her. Simone"

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Emily F.

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have a lot of experience working with children. I was a camp counselor for children ages 2-12 for 3 years. I have ample experience working with children with special needs. I have worked in a school as a lead teacher for children with autism spectrum disorder, been a nanny for elementary school aged children for 2 years, and I...

Ann H. says "Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and always on time....

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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Ariana R.

Fun And Loving Nanny!

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a student from Newton currently going into my fourth year at McGill University, and am spending my third summer on island. I have experience nannying and in childcare at two private Montessori schools in Newton, in addition to being a nanny on island for three families in the past years. I am a very creative, outgoing,...

Risa N. says "Ariana is the kindest, most reliable, most fun babysitter ever! She is constantly thinking up fabulous activities for our 2.5 year old daughter. She is...

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Clare O.

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...

Cassidy D. says "Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

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Kristen B.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Braintree, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...

Care Member says "Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Jessica M.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I graduated with a BA in Special Education from Boston University, and hold a masters degree from UMass Boston and a teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work at Perkins School for the Blind as a teacher for deafblind students. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities...

Chris R. says "Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator."

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Milagros A.

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...

Adea G. says "Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and...

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Tendo N.

CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.

Carolyn N. says "She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."

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Athena Z.

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I am a licensed and certified 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.

Peter G. says "Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Oksana S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...

Alex C. says "For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with...

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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
As a mother of Four, considering my experience, my off springs have made me even more committed, responsible, flexible and very patient. Reliable and very detail oriented. Kindness at all time besides safety is number one priority. Willing to: visiting museums, libraries, outsides activities, arts and craft, board games, and...

Care Member says "We had Kenia full time from when our baby was 4mo until he was 20mo. Our son is now 2.5 yo and we still get Kenia's help intermittently. We don't know...

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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...

Shauna D. says "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...

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Alerte M.

Randolph, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alerte I have been a caregiver for 31 years I would love to take care of your loved one I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and special needs I Assist them with personal care including bathroom functions, bathing grooming, etc. Following a prescribed healthcare plan and reminding them of the medication...

Erin M. says "Alerte is a wonderful help to my dad. She is simultaneously easy-going and has a specific knowledge and skills to deliver different techniques and...

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Jillian B.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...

Brandy M. says "Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Angela I.

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.56/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Dorchester, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Dorchester, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kerry Jo G.

Kerry Jo, was a delight and the children just loved her. Simone

- Simone R.

Emily F.

Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and...

- Ann H.

Leah H.

I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she...

- Michael M.

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