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Special needs caregivers in East Wareham, MA

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Candida P.


East Wareham, MA

$18-23/hr

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I have been in the medical field for 30+ years I was certified as a nursing assistant at the age of 18 and then went into medical professional with billing and coding then went on to the mental health field as a counselor for disabled adults for 18 years at Community Systems/ Cape Abilities on cape cod. I ran 2 group homes for...
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Anna V.


Plymouth, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a strong passionate for taking care of children and have been taking care of children independently since I was 12 years old. I took a childcare course in high school for all four years and graduated high school May 2015. I finished my senior year of college as an early education major with a business/entrepreneurship...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is so great with our son! So knowledgeable about child development and very kind and patient with him. Also very communicative with us! "

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Vicki S.


Plymouth, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Of All Stages Of Life

I am a (young) 58-year-old woman with a great deal of experience and education in the medical field. I have also worked as a nanny and have references and letters of recommendation. Thank you for considering me to care for your daughter and would love to meet you both.
5.0
"Vicki is exceptional. She truly cares and goes beyond the call of duty. She is always on time, trustworthy, reliable, considerate and takes the initiative to make everything better. She is 5 Stars for sure!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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Julie G.


Pocasset, MA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care
5.0
"Julie is smart, very dependable, very generous, and she knows how to care for our family without overstepping our need for privacy. Highly recommended."

Dana W.

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Jill P.


Carver, MA

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have grown up with a large family (including 12 nieces and nephews), I'm also a very dedicated dog-mom!!! I've worked with after school organization, YPAC, at the Carver Middle School for ages 10-14. I have also interned in 3 classroom environments at the same school. I have also interned in a program with special needs...
Jill can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Teresa B.


Onset, MA

$15/hr

Part-Time/Full-Time Special Needs Care Giver

Currently pursuing a degree in Special Education: Severe Disabilities, and a second degree in Spanish with a concentration in secondary education. I am currently first-aid certified, CPR certified, and mental-health certified. I have extensive experience caring for children ages 3-17 in both calm and highly stimulative...
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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex helped us out while we were on a ski trip with friends up at Killington for a long weekend. The first day she watched our 5 month old and 2 year old and the second day she watched our 5 month old and a friend's 8 month old. She did a great job keeping our very...

Elisabeth B.

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Kim M.


Carver, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

CHHA Since 1996

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 60yr. 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"As a first time mom, leaving my son with someone that wasn't family was a very difficult thing for me to do, until I met Kim. Kim has a very special gift when it comes to kids! My son J loves her and she has helped my family tremendously. She's dependable,...

Kristina A.

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Maria Eduarda K.


Plymouth, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hi! I'm a compassionate, responsible, and dedicated nanny with extensive experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. My childcare journey began in Brazil and has continued in the U. S., where I've been an Au Pair and I'm currently a nanny. I excel at creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Maria Eduarda can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lindsay P.


Buzzards Bay, MA

$23-35/hr10 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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Giana D.


Plymouth, MA

$15-21/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Gigi and I am a graduate from Providence College. I have recently decided to go to graduate school to become a high school teacher, and am babysitting while I pursue my degree. I am extremely invested in the growth of children's minds and playing a role in that. I have experience babysitting children with special...
Giana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Alicia H.


Carver, MA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Former Nursing Student

Very experienced with all sorts of special needs. I work for a group home with adults with disabilities where I provide direct care and Am a manager. We Work with people from age 22 on so that is what I specialize in. Prior to this I worked as a home health aide for Bayada and was formerly a nursing student so I have a great...
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Sophie M.


Plymouth, MA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I have 3 years of experience regularly caring for two children, currently aged 8 and 12, both with special needs. I also have two years of experience as a camp counselor, working with kids aged 3-13. I have my own car and am able to transport up to four kids if needed. I have experience with many different kinds of pets...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mckenzi K.


Plymouth, MA

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with eight years of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I have worked as a preschool teacher for about 5 years, and have nannied for 3. I have a friendly and approachable demeanor, and I'm patient and calm in all situations. With my strong communication...
Mckenzi can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nina F.


Buzzards Bay, MA

$20-30/hr

Loving Care For Your Family

Hello, I'm Nina. I'm a 19-year-old student from buzzards bay Massachusetts. I grew up with a sister on the autism spectrum, and I was a part of helping her through everyday life while in middle school/high school. She could take care of herself for the most part, but I helped teach her speech social skills, I would help make...
Experience substitute teaching at elementary and middle schools Experience one on one with special needs children
Kaleigh can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Palita S.


Plymouth, MA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Just As I Do For My Own Child

For almost a decade, I have been running programs and activities for children with special needs . all while single-parenting my amazing school-age daughter. She is my pride and joy! I firmly believe that every child is unique and I am dedicated to providing the highest level of support to help each child reach their full...
Palita can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Dominique F.


Plymouth, MA

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Interactive Sitter

Nanny experience with elementary aged energetic children with busy schedules included pickup/drop off for school and sports Experience with 2 nieces and a nephew one being special needs I love to get to know children and engage with them in a fun and educational way.
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Julianne D.


Carver, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

.loving.......dependable...........honest............compassionate

Hello, how are today? My name is Julianne I'd love to be part of yours. I've had the honor and pleasure to have worked with about 50+ kids over the last 20+ years. I have been very involved in the school system and I have awesome references. I am very proud and consciences about my reputation. I love children and I have always...
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Isabell B.


Plymouth, MA

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

I am 6 months away from having my masters in occupational therapy where I have learned the skills to take care of any needs. I am sensitive, warm and ready to handle all situations. I love people and have the heart to take care of others.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Wareham, MA

Anna V.

5.0

Anna is so great with our son! So knowledgeable about child development and very kind and patient with him. Also very communicative with us!

- Care member

Vicki S.

5.0

Vicki is exceptional. She truly cares and goes beyond the call of duty. She is always on time, trustworthy, reliable, considerate and takes the initiative to make everything better. She is 5 Stars for sure!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

- Care member

Julie G.

5.0

I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...

- IRVING S.

Alex R.

5.0

She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!

- Connor L.

Kim M.

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 our fears were gone and we knew she...

- Chelsey B.

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