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Jilian R.


Fairhaven, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

caregiver/childcare

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs children and adults for over 30 years. I have worked in school systems, for private organizations and for private families. Fully vaccinated plus booster.
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Rachael S.


Fairhaven, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I love working with children and making a difference in their early years. I enjoy playing sports outside and playing board games as well as doing arts and crafts. I have previosuly babysat a child with autism. During this time, we played games outside and indoors working on emotional regulation and tactile skills. I have...
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Ryan A.


Fairhaven, MA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a licensed foster parent. I enjoy taking care of people and animals. I'm a pet owner (1 dog and 2 cats). Looking to do what ever you need! I also have experience caring for children and adults with special needs.
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laurel T.


Fairhaven, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Friend

Hello, my name is Laurie. I am an experienced senior caregiver/companion. I have worked with Parkinson's patients on a private level and special needs adults on a professional level. My children are grown, so therefor my schedule is pretty flexible. I will always walk in with a smile and try to brighten your day. I would love to...
Laurel can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation, light cleaning
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Buffy M.


New Bedford, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have 30 years of experience in PCA/HHA/memory care specialist. I am a new realtor and a paraprofessional, focusing on special needs. I can assist with transportation, shopping, meds, hygiene, meals, etc.. I'm very comfortable with all stages of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. I have extensive training as memory care...
Buffy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Buffy loves her residents and always puts them first. She's excellent at redirecting and prompting when needed, and does so cheerfully and patiently. She is punctual, attentive and goes with the flow. I enjoyed working with her, and feel that she brings...

Carol T.

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Makayla M.


New Bedford, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Makayla, I have worked with children for 4 years now. I love being outside and staying active. I'm dependable, always on time, flexible schedule, and good at multitasking. CPR and first aid certified for infants. I have my own vehicle. Non-smoker. I have experience with special needs. I also have a RBT (registered...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Makayla is great with kids, always on time and very responsible. Every time I leave my kids with Makayla I know they're in good hands. My kids love her and are always excited to hear when she is coming over to babysit. Would definitely recommend hiring her!"

Jake N.

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Allison G.


Acushnet, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Allison and I am 29 years old. I love working with children and I have lots of experience from daycares, elementary school, high-school, private nanny , special needs children etc. I am currently on maternity leave and will not be returning to work at the high-school. I am looking for a lovely family who will welcome...
Allison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Allison is wonderful with children of all ages. She is patient, kind, and fun, but firm when needed. I highly recommend her! "

Joanne M.

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Sheila R.


New Bedford, MA

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked as a nanny for a child with down syndrome for overall year. I'm currently working with a child that has autism. I love and enjoy working with children with disabilities. Also, I have worked in a residential home with MR patients.
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Ashlie D.


New Bedford, MA

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this! Here's a little background info about me & my journey through the child care field. I graduated high school in 2017 & during my 4 years I was in the Early Childhood Development elective. After accumulating my training hours I became certified through the Massachusetts...
Ashlie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlie was amazing! I feel so grateful that I was able to have her watch my 2 children while I was vacationing in RI. She plays with the children, feeds them, bathes them and puts them to sleep so easily. Her experience with children is evident. She is patient yet...

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Samantha J.


New Bedford, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Are you looking for a babysitter with 3 years teaching experience? I would love to talk to you about working for your family. In addition to working with students with special needs, I have been working with children for eight years, as a camp counselor, babysitter and lifeguard. I also taught beginners synchronized swimming for...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria F.


New Bedford, MA

$21-22/hr8 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Nanny/Caregiver Available

Born and raised in Portland, Maine. Relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts. A little about me: When my youngest sister was born my father nicknamed me Mother Hen due to my nurturing nature and patience with her. Coming from a large family I have always gravitated toward childcare positions - During my high school career, I...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello I know it hard on parents to care for children in special need but I love kids regardless how they are still god children I was born deaf and speech so I know what it need to do and I can help to be comfortable any questions please ask very active great personality honest caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since 13. I began with my special needs brother and learned how to deescalate situations with powerful emotion/ bad behavior. I have gone onto babysitting up to four children at once, including young babies and children with autism. I feel like I know how to work with any age group and have a knack for...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
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Dariany L.


New Bedford, MA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time-babysitter

I am bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. I work after school at a child care center and during school I work with preschoolers and I am in the process of getting my EEC certification. I enjoy working with kids and hope to work with them in the medical field someday. I have been working with children for years and I have...
Dariany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica F.


New Bedford, MA

$22-26/hr4 yrs exp

Behavioral Technician

I am very patient, honest, observant, trustworthy, and reliable. I am a proactive worker and I love developing trustworthy relationships. Also I Can Provide Special Needs Care
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Lisa B.


New Bedford, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

I've been taking care of children with disabilities my whole life as my brother is severely disabled. I have gone through over 15 trainings to learn how to help with seizure care, everyday needs, I have some ASL skills and have an abundance of patience. I am calm and very quickly adapt to the situation at hand. Loved by all.
Hi, my name is Roselanda I'm 23 years old. I have always believed that someone should do something they love to do as a career. I have a passion for working with special needs children I believe that they are an inspiration to the people around them. These children are miracles and blessings to this earth. Watching any child...
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Megan B.


North Dartmouth, MA

$16-21/hr

Behavior Technician

Behavior technician for children with autism, have come across a variety of disabilities/developmental delays while working in Daycare centers as a certified teacher, amd have previously been a Certified Nursing Assistant through Assabet Valley Regional Vocational training.
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Erica R.


Marion, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I am a full time nanny and I am nice and caring so just looking to help out in other ways whatever it might be!
I am a 23-year-old female that loves children and always has. I worked in a daycare for almost 3 years and have experience with all different age groups from newborn to school age. I currently work aba with children with special needs I am also CPR/ first aid certified (documentation) I am very mature, respectful, honest, full...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairhaven, MA

Buffy M.

5.0

Kind hearted, very caring, trustworthy, funny, a joy to be around...

- Lora T.

Makayla M.

5.0

Makayla is great with kids, always on time and very responsible. Every time I leave my kids with Makayla I know they're in good hands. My kids love her and are always excited to hear when she is coming over to babysit. Would definitely recommend hiring her!

- Jake N.

Allison G.

5.0

Allison has a way with kids. I've seen first hand with my children, especially when they are having a "moment" not listening and temper tantrums. She talks very calmly to them, doesn't lose her cool and get them to calm down!

- Caitlin I.

Ashlie D.

5.0

Ashlie was so helpful while we were in town for a wedding for 3 nights. She was always early, jumped right in to playing with our son, and got him fed and down for bed. She was reliable, trustworthy, engaged, and easy to coordinate with. She was a lifesaver for the weekend. Thank you Ashlie!!

- Sky G.

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