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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Boston, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in East Boston, MA

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Jessica J.


Cambridge, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Temporary Nanny May - August

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I also occasionally babysit for a family I supported over the summer and am looking to add more steady hours . I graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Public Health and minors in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I taught ESL in Korea, working with children aged 5-16 and earning my TEFL certification. Since...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"

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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marlene is wonderful! She sat my 6 and 8 year old while we enjoyed a date night. She was punctual, kind, responsible and fun! We look forward to having her again!"

Kara S.

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Elisabeth V.


Dorchester, MA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Passionate Childcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...
Elisabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring,...

Crystal C.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...

Becky P.

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Roberta S.


Woburn, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time

3.0

(2)

I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"

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Karna H.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 4/Professional Nanny & Night Nanny

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. With over 25 years of experience, I'm a patient, creative, and fun caregiver for up to 4 children, from newborns to teens. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day or any concerns...
Karna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Karna is a great communicator with a warm bubbly personality. Our daughter loves her!! She is proactive helping with dishes, laundry and organizing when baby is sleeping. She’s reliable, trustworthy and a hugeeeeee help with our baby! Highly recommend "

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Prompt, attentive, great with our 4yo!"

John P.

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Brianna H.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Brianna, I'm 26 years old, and I love what I do! I have now been a full time nanny for 8 years! I love outdoor activities, baking, music, singing, dancing, reading and arts and crafts. I have experience with, and love working with kids of all ages and have experience with kids who have special needs. I love all...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brianna has been with our family for almost a year and I can't say enough good about her. She's always on time, stays late with a smile when my day got out of hand, loves my daughter like her own little sister. Brianna was constantly in touch with me throughout the...

Jenae D.

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Gaby S.


Brighton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend...

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...

Alex C.

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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Meg has worked for my family, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. Her excellence is apparent in so many ways: her reliability, judgment, competence, initiative, problem solving skills, honesty, work ethic, flexibility, professionalism, and ability...

Jane E.

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I highly recommend Chloe! "

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

Michelle V.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jovanni. I am 26 years old. I have been a nanny to multiple families since I was 18, I have experience with special needs and autism children, and I have watched as many as 3 kids. I've always loved children and am constantly around the younger generations.. I am very active, love sports, and the outdoors. I am...
Jovanni can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jovanni has been a great help to my family and when our schedules match again I hope he can continue to work with my son. Dependable, caring and playful with kids. He's a ton of fun and has been very flexible. I would feel comfortable recommending him to any...

Leemichael M.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Flexible Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Boston, MA

Jessica J.

5.0

We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Marlene G.

5.0

Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her.

- Ryan H.

Elisabeth V.

5.0

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring, mindful, thoughtful, trusting,...

- Crystal C.

Hannah M.

5.0

Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...

- Jenna V.

Hollie J.

5.0

Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided updates and photos at every visit....

- Becky P.

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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.