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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Makayla M.


New Bedford, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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.

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Sheila R.


New Bedford, MA

$15-25/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 5 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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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
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Dariany L.


New Bedford, MA

$15-20/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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.
I am finishing up my sophomore year at BSU studying communication sciences/disorders. I have taken classes in language acquisition, child language disorders, phonetics and speech science. I also volunteer for Special Olympics and Dartmouth High School's Unified Athletics program.
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Marshall A.


New Bedford, MA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Sitter

Hello! I recently moved to New Bedford from New Orleans and am a college graduate transitioning out of the restaurant industry. While exploring new career opportunities, I am offering my skills in cleaning, cooking, painting, babysitting, tutoring, pet care and senior assistance. I have thousands of logged, professional...
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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Ella V.


Rochester, MA

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

Hello, I'm 24 years old and let me tell you a little about my experience. I have volunteered in a preschool from freshman to senior year of high school, while taking child development courses. I have worked as a camp counselor for a summer in 2017. I have been babysitting since I was about 13-14 years old. I have about 2-3 years...
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Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I had a daughter with numerous congenital diagnoses, including severe special needs & global developmental delays. I'm an advocate for special needs children and seniors, as well as tutor in several subjects. My experience includes working with two brothers for over five years, since infancy. Among their diagnoses were autism,...
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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!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairhaven, MA

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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