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Find special needs caregivers in East Boston, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Boston, MA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in East Boston, MA

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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Nicole C.


East Boston, MA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely...

Erica F.

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Jessie T.


East Boston, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

ABA Therapist And/or Special Needs Nanny

I have been working with children full time as a nanny and an ABA therapist (teacher for special needs children) since graduating from University of Colorado in 2008. I have also taken further coursework in child development and education and have an MA in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in autism. I have a lot of...
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Lais F.


East Boston, MA

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Seek To Make People Comfortable

With over 22 years of dedicated experience, I have passionately worked with both children and adults with special needs, providing care and support with love, empathy, and deep respect. My journey includes multiple roles, such as teaching and serving as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA), where I have honed my skills in creating...
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Windy R.


East Boston, MA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

I worked as an assistant teacher for one school year in an MOID classroom. I have worked with Angelmans syndrome, autism, seizure disorders, and others.
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Denisa K.


East Boston, MA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello, my name is Denisa! I initially started my care services in High School tutoring. Since then, my experience has widened past that to cater for pets, child care and special needs children. I thoroughly enjoy working with others and helping the next generation of kids reach their full potential whether in an academic...
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Laura D.


East Boston, MA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

As a caregiver with over five years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children effortlessly, creating a safe and nurturing environment. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods to discuss...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren W.


East Boston, MA

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter.

Hi I'm Lauren. I've taken care of some kids over the years like my little cousins. I'm very family oriented and like to help when I can and do what I'm told needs to be done. I grew up also with a handicap brother and helped care for him growing up along with at school helped with a special needs program spending time with...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Claudia A.


East Boston, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Registered Nurse

I am a Brazilian Nurse, with an RN license in the USA and I have 20 years of experience in the hospital and rehabilitation area. Specialist in emergency and complex care. I will provide responsible and qualified assistance. I have basic English.
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Ivone! The biggest thing is that she truly cares about my daughter. I always feel confident in her ability to show her loving care. She makes sure that she is safe, comfortable, and entertained. On top of that, she makes sure...

Care member

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Rashidah N.


Stoneham, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it...

Avain R.

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Namande N.


Woburn, MA

$26/hr4 yrs exp

A Compassionate Friend

My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I am driven by the passion to care for others...
Namande can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She was my surpervisor in a group home and she a good team player how showed a lot of compassion and was ever on time"

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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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Casey V.


Somerville, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly. I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Casey babysat our kids (aged 11 and 7) so we could have a Saturday night date night. She was great. She was punctual and very responsive. The kids enjoyed playing games with her. We have already scheduled the next date."

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Stephanie K.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

4.2

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stephanie is a responsible and caring person. She puts 100% effort into everything that she does and is sure to give her all in taking care of your kids or pets. She always has great ideas of activities to do with kids, so you can be sure that your kids will always...

Nicole F.

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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...

Helene J.

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Samantha O.


Quincy, MA

$15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have a younger brother with Downs Syndrome and another with epilepsy so I've always had a passion for working with those who have special needs. I've experienced working one on one with children in a classroom, as well as, running an inclusive classroom with those on the autism spectrum.
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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$15/hr

Sitter/Caregiver

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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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Boston, MA

Marla M.

5.0

Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest endorsement.

- Sandy W.

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely bonded to her as if she were an...

- Erica F.

Ivone R.

5.0

I cannot say enough good things about Ivone! The biggest thing is that she truly cares about my daughter. I always feel confident in her ability to show her loving care. She makes sure that she is safe, comfortable, and entertained. On top of that, she makes sure to take her out for a walk or to the...

- Care member

Rashidah N.

5.0

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...

- Avain R.

Namande N.

5.0

She was my surpervisor in a group home and she a good team player how showed a lot of compassion and was ever on time

- Care member

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Ratings for East Boston, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in East Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.