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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
Denia C.
Roxbury, MA
$40-65/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...
Christopher D.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
3.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs.
I have experience also with children 5 months old and up.
Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Even when it's a last minute request Nicole is there available and ready!"
Rose J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver.
I believe that I am...
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have worked with Denzil, as he was a source of support and nurturing for our teenage son making that challenging transition into middle school. Denzil is a highly trained special education teacher who also works one-on-one to help young...
Michelle P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as...
George S.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization
-foleys
-injections
-all...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Anna is great with children! She is kind, patient and fun. Always prompt and dependable. She is wonderful!"
Jessie L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...
Ashley R.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of two wonderful children looking for an extra income. In addition to raising my now grown children, I have worked with many families taking care of their children as needed. I am a caring, responsible, and kind person. I love children and am happy to play games, dance, sing and do arts and crafts with them. My...
Iliana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Iliana helped us many times to look after our daughter when we needed to attend late night meetings or social events. She creates a good calm environment full with games and and stories. She would make sure our little one eats healthy dinner, reads some books and...
Viktor V.
Alyssa C.
Quincy, MA
$40/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from infancy to young adult for over 20 years receiving my masters degree in clinical psychology. I have specialized in working with children with special needs and am a board certified behavioral therapist.
I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and trustworthy.
I like working with kids...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa is very good with children and her attention to details is very impressive.
She is patience and attentive and my son does very well with her.
I would highly recommend Alyssa to watch your child/children."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have LOVED having Olivia! She is very helpful in making our kids feel welcomed. She constantly tries new things to help a kid feel comfortable when they are crying and can calm them down. She truly has an intuition on how to find the needs each and every kid...
Ashlee H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"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 a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"
Shauna D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."
Mayank J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"
Jen T.
Odette W.
Quincy, MA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ana is an excellent babysitter. Goes above and beyond in all her babysitting duties, whether its cleaning, food prepping, laundry, running errands, or taking the kids out the park my kids love her. Always on time, dependable and always with a big smile on her face....
Eric C.
Cherylann S.
Woburn, MA
$40/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."
Jeremiah M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Boston, MA
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for our nanny-needs!
- Kendra P.
Nicole C.
5.0
We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...
- Care member
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset.
- Karen B.
Alexis P.
5.0
Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver and would hire her...
- George S.
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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.