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Donna F.


Cohasset, MA

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energy, Fun, 32 Years Experience

5.0

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I have been in the caring profession for 35 years. I have many references starting at the age of 13 as parents noticed my ability and passion to help others. I am a mother of 5 children. Highly experienced as a nanny & special needs my whole life. Now my children are grown and I miss them busy playful days and caring for...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Donna is a caring and compassionate woman I hired to care for my special needs nonverbal teenager. I could not have wished for anyone better! She is very kind and loving, and very professional---always wanting information on how to best care for my son and...

Lisa L.

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Dawn D.


Brockton, MA

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Compassionate Soul Available For Caregiving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 45 yrs old, 27 yrs exp as a CNA and CHHA. I have hospice experience as well. I have 2 grown children as well as 2 teenage children whom are fully independent. Also certified senior fitness instructor. I have had a passion for caregiving all my life and enjoy homemaking. With my kids pretty much all grown I have a great deal...
5.0
"Dawn was our part time nanny for several months. She is a kind, responsible and genuinely caring person. We were to happy to have our 1 year old spend time with her. Dawn didn't just watch my daughter, but interacted with her, made sure to teach her and came up...

Maria S.

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Amanda C.


South Weymouth, MA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Amanda, MS, OTR/L

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Amanda. I'm 26 years old and I have a masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England and a bachelors degree in physical education from Bridgewater State University. I've worked with children, and children with special needs, for the past several years. My past nannying roles include a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amanda assisted my son (2nd grade) with distance learning and home learning. She was very patient, kind, and professional, and she was very good with my son, who can be difficult at times, particularly when it comes to school. Her education/professional background...

Amy D.

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Hannah D.


Bridgewater, MA

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm hannah a babysitter/teacher/ paraprofessional/nanny who loves working with kids! For the past three years I've been working at a childcare center being responsible for up to 10 children at once ages 3 months- 12 years. I have been a mother's helper since I was 12 and babysitting since 14. I have experience caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sabrina F.


Brockton, MA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Own A Company And I Provide Caregivers To Care For Our Clients In Their Comfort Home

Hello I have my bachelor in nursing at Umass Boston. I have 14+ years of experience providing care for elders, toddlers, infant, children's and special needs kids. I am very compassionate and empathetic, I take proud in providing care to a high standard to satisfy my clients. Only Those Who Cares About you, Can Hear When You...
Sabrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Marie is a great help I would definitely recommend her. She worked at my agency for about 5 years now. She also took care of my 4 children's since they were born. Now that they are old enough I don't need a babysitter anymore she can finally move on."

Marie F.

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Robyn C.


East Weymouth, MA

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages With Flexible Times And Transportation

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

20+ years experience, full-time nanny for multiple years and babysitter throughout years before. CPR and First Aid certified along with knowledge from child care courses and experience working alongside with early intervention. My goal is to teach and care for children while making it fun and enjoyable for them. I have...
Robyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Robyn is very caring and trustworthy. I was always at ease when I knew my kids were in her care (boy and girl). She goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her services. "

Paula J.

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Kim M.


Carver, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CHHA Since 1996

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 61yr. old woman, in good physical shape. I have 3 kind grown children & 2 grandchildren. I cared for my 1st grandson for 2 yrs. while running my own farm. Employed 5 yrs. in the towns of Methuen and Andover Ma. as a Special Education Program Assistant, 1yr. In Preschool 4yrs. working with a wide diversity of children in...
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I recently met with Kim because my husband and I were looking for a nanny for our 6 month old baby girl. As first time parents we were extremely nervous about the thought of leaving our baby with someone we didn't know, but after our first meeting with Kim all of...

Chelsey B.

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Donna F.


Cohasset, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

5 Grown Children & 30 Years Experience With Special Needs & Childcare

I have been in the caring profession for over 35 years. I am a mother of 5 grown children and 2 of them with special needs. I have always been their full time caregiver. Highly Experienced as a nanny & special needs my whole life from the age of 13. Now my children are grown and my life time of experience would benefit others....
5.0
"Donna is an amazing caregiver. She is skilled and kind and supportive. She finds creative ways to connect with my daughter. I trust her completely. She is dependable and kind and places emphasis on safety, fun and well being. I recommend Donna whole heartedly-...

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Teresa W.


Hingham, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 2018 University of Maine graduate with a child development and family relations major and nutrition food science minor. I graduated the University of Alabama in 2021 with a Nutrition Dietetics Food Science major and just completed my internship to become a clinical pediatric RDN. I grew up in Hingham, MA and just moved...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Teresa is great! My children loved spending time with her and she is attentive to their needs."

Monica S.

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Heather P.


Wareham, MA

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I am trustworthy and reliable. I have worked with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for over 18 years. I also work with the elderly and animals. I have done everything from assisting with ADLs to case management. I have taken care of horses chickens dogs cats birds I have given medications.
5.0
"I have used Heather since September 2012 to watch my 6 year old son with special needs. Heather has been wonderful with him. I trust her to make the right decisions while she is caring for him. My son is very fond of Heather too. I would definitely recommend...

Melissa H.

I am a lifeguard for special needs adults have to help them change afterwards a lot wood take great care
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Castalia E.


Brockton, MA

$32-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been here for 15 years. I have experience working with children in daycares. I also have experience working with children with special needs.
Castalia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Jennifer G.


Scituate, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a mom of three grown children. Two of my children are in college and one is in high school. I've been working at Scituate Public Schools for almost 10 years. I have experience with general education and special needs.
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Thea C.


Scituate, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a certified teacher for grades K-3 and infant/toddler and preschool. I have worked and taught children for over 25 yrs. I have also worked with special needs children and have many years experience.
Thea can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kassie H.


Hanson, MA

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Recent college graduate looking to continue with what I love - working with children! I have been working with kids of a range of ages for years and love to see each child grow into their own person! I have worked with children and even some adults with special needs so if this might apply to your family please let me know!
Kassie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
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Theresa O.


Bridgewater, MA

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I currently work at high school. I love kids and have a lot of experience working with and caring for all ages. I also have experience with special needs children. I am very pet-friendly. I am committed to caring for your children the best possible way I can. The ideal days I am looking for are Tuesday- Thursday but I am...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lindsay P.


Buzzards Bay, MA

$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible Babysitter/Caregiver

Experienced Child Care worker with over 20 years experience. I have worked with a variety of kids, from typically developing, to special needs and kids with a trauma history. I am looking for a family who wants a responsible, mature FUN person to nanny their children. please message and ask any questions.
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Julie F.


Brockton, MA

$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Julie. I grew up in a home daycare environment, so child care is something that has always felt like a natural fit for me. I started babysitting/nannying in my teen years, and have done so off and on since then, so I have a lot of prior experience caring for children ranging from toddler to middle school age, as well as...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jenalyn W.


Bridgewater, MA

$20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with people is a passion of mine. I've worked several jobs with kids, special needs, and the elderly. I'm someone who has a lot of energy 24/7 so for me working with others is beneficial on both parts. I am currently in a masters program at Bridgewater State University. I am looking to expand my network of caring and...
Jenalyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren G.


Rockland, MA

$24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello!! My name is Lauren! I am 27 years old and I have 5 years of experience working with children of all ages, and special needs high school students. I have previously nannied for almost 2 years for newly 5-year-old and a newly 8-year-old (3 & 6 when started). I also have a niece (9) and nephew (11); who has autism; so I have...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Duxbury, MA

Donna F.

5.0

Donna is a caring and compassionate woman I hired to care for my special needs nonverbal teenager. I could not have wished for anyone better! She is very kind and loving, and very professional---always wanting information on how to best care for my son and documenting his needs and schedule. When...

- Lisa L.

Dawn D.

5.0

Dawn was our part time nanny for several months. She is a kind, responsible and genuinely caring person. We were to happy to have our 1 year old spend time with her. Dawn didn't just watch my daughter, but interacted with her, made sure to teach her and came up with fun age-appropriate...

- Maria S.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is the best! We adored her and our daughter did too. She was creative, dependable, loving, and patient. She took amazing care of our 2 year old and helped with housework. She is such a gem, I am just so sad she moved away from Maine. HIRE HER!

- Tanne G.

Sabrina F.

5.0

Marie is a great help I would definitely recommend her. She worked at my agency for about 5 years now. She also took care of my 4 children's since they were born. Now that they are old enough I don't need a babysitter anymore she can finally move on.

- Marie F.

Robyn C.

5.0

Robyn babysat for my two children (aged 8 months and 2.5 yrs) and my niece and nephew (aged 6 and 9) for a date night. She put the two older kids to bed while the two younger kids slept. She was punctual, friendly, and knew what she was doing. I would definitely hire her again!

- Julia M.

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