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I am a high school student and a member of the Best Buddies Chapter at my school. Through Best Buddies I have formed relationships with many special needs children in my school and have learned about their specific needs. As well, my younger brother is Autistic, giving me 12 years worth of experience learning about ASD. Through...
Miranda D.
Dunstable, MA
$18-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been around all different types of disabilities. I know how to stay calm and make the kids feel like they are in a safe place and help them cope.
Stephanie D.
Nashua, NH
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(7)
I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!"
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
Julie S.
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
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"
Paula W.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."
William M.
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...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Sherry.
I live in Pelham, NH.
I have been providing private in home care for the past 10 years.
Please check out my reviews from past clients
I come with excellent personal and professional references.
I love what I do!
Sincerely caring
and very detailed in my work
Empathetic, compassionate,...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sherry is terrific! She goes above and beyond for her patients. She's caring and kind a pleasure to know. We were so lucky to have her help when we needed it!"
Kathy B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies.
During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...
Adriana G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...
Josie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time every day in helping him learn new skills as he grows. She is so conscientious, caring and reliable. She has...
Aimee L.
Alena H.
Ayer, MA
$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."
Donna C.
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: Visiting nurse, home modification, respite care, personal care, dementia
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
Sandra N.
Lowell, MA
$15-29/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Right now I work with special kids for
5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
5.0
(1)
(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023)
I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022.
I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks.
In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
Hello there, for 10 years I've worked with all ages of children from infancy through high school. I love caring for children and helping to form strong minds and souls. I have alot of experience with special needs, I have personal experience as one of my children is Autistic and I've also worked with students with autism and...
Deborah C.
North Chelmsford, MA
$35-50/hr
Reliable, Trustworthy, Compassionate Professional With Years Of Experience
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver to children, older adults, and individuals with special needs. I am reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate and have spent decades of my career in service to others. I was the Manager of Adult Services at the University of Miami Center for Autism for 13 years and was working for Maine Health until my...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Anna G.
Nashua, NH
$17-29/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Children! I'm A Really Fun Babysitter And I Love Watching Kids Smile
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I can also help with anything else that is needed. I have my CPR License, and First Aid and I am also in school for Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I have worked with preschoolers and kindergartners. I have also baby sat newborns, toddlers, to...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunstable, MA
Stephanie D.
5.0
She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!
- 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.
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
Alexandra M.
5.0
Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her
- Paula W.
Crystal T.
5.0
Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks.
- William M.
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