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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dracut, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Dracut, MA
Pamela T.
Lowell, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues.
I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...
Care member
Mary C.
Hudson, NH
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary has been nothing short of a blessing to our family. She joined us as a full-time nanny and fit into our family immediately. She cares for our children as if they are her own and they equally adore her. Unfortunately we are relocating out-of-state, otherwise...
Lauren K.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 16 years of child care experience working with infants-middle school age. I have lots of infant, toddler, preschool, school age, middle school age, twins and special needs experience. I have 11 years of daycare setting experience, working as a infant and toddler teacher. I also have 5 years of nanny experience as well. I...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Interviewed Kelly and looking forward to having her start working for us! Several great references and an impressive background in child education. "
Patrick T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, home modification
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's and Lisa's care has empowered her, allowing her to feel...
Michael L.
Jennifer L.
North Billerica, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer was great with all 11 of the children we had her babysit, ranging from 2 to 11 years old. She was in command but the children still liked her very much. She brought her own activities and the house was not trashed when we returned. I would recommend her...
Anne S.
Heather M.
Windham, NH
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...
Cathy F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider.
Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."
Caryn J.
Vanesa D.
Methuen, MA
$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Field staff/direct care for 2 years, Enjoyed babysitting kids, experience with autism. I love helping others and enjoy seeing someone relax.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns.
I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...
Maddy G.
5.0
(2)
Being a full time nanny for many years , I have worked with all kinds of special needs from non verbal, autisum, adhd, wheel cahir bound but have most of my experience with cerebral palsy , as this is something that I have dealt with my whole life. ( as my brother has this special need)
im a fun, loving, careing, dependable...
5.0
(2)
I am a paraprofessional and have worked with children that have special needs. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, and learn each day.
Nydia D.
Andover, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I am an attentive, responsible, trustworthy, loving, caring certified caregiver and a mother. I have my CPR and first aid certificates. I am also a Home Health Aide, CNA, and PCA. I have been doing this type of care for 17 years there for I am well-experienced and trained in child care. Working with kids of all ages is my...
Nydia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nydia helped Our family of four children on a weekly basis. She was particularly helpful with our infant twins, often managing naps, bottles, playtime, etc. Nydia would be a wonderful and helpful addition to your family."
Meagan A.
Shamusa K.
Lowell, MA
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Shamie. I have worked as a home health aide providing care for seniors and direct support specialist providing care for special needs adults and kids. I have also babysitting here and there. I have experience in both group homes and private settings. I have grown up in a big family, (12 of us total) with...
Shamusa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Sham is great with young children and pets! My daughter loved the activities she planned for them to do! She is always on time and always there when we needed her!"
Sarah S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University
Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6)
5+ Years Experience
Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc.
Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 46 female living in the methuen area and I am a mother of two adult children and a grandmother of 1! I have been laid off recently and not looking to work back in the corporate world so I m looking for a change and to stay local. We have a dog so pets are not an issue. I have experience providing day care to...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary helped me transport child to school. She is a very reliable and trustworthy person. I texted her early in the morning one day due to the changed plan. She gave prompt response and arrived my home on time as usual. I highly recommend her."
Jenna Z.
5.0
(1)
For the past two years I have been working in the human services field caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with mobility issues, personal hygiene care, feeding, autism diagnosis, and providing transportation for wheel chair bound individuals.
Michael M.
Pelham, NH
$16-50/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so
Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
4.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun.
My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to...
Jezabel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jezabel interviewed with our family including a trial period with our 6mo old. She is a great communicator, calm and was very intuitive in caring for our son. Jezabel brings lots of experience both as a caretaker and a mother. Her references had nothing but...
Craig T.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello folks,
I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. .
I raised 3 wonderful...
Maura can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I'm honored to write a recommendation for Maura. She has been working as an ABA in the public school system with children for almost 20 years. She has a passion for working with children of all ages & abilities. Maura is a very kind, caring, patient, and...
Maddy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sierra!
I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable.
She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...
Henry E.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dracut, MA
Pamela T.
5.0
Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...
- Care member
Mary C.
5.0
Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so active all day taking him to music classes, to the park, and has met many other families in our neighborhood who have now become friends with our son. We know...
- Julie S.
Kelly J.
5.0
Interviewed Kelly and looking forward to having her start working for us! Several great references and an impressive background in child education.
- Patrick T.
Lisa L.
5.0
We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!
- Bonnie O.
Jennifer L.
5.0
Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding.
- Diana O.
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