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Special needs caregivers in Fairhaven, MA

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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$20-26/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved...

Kelly G.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Jill P.


Carver, MA

$15-30/hr • 7 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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 39 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan provided exceptional child care for our children. She supported their development with an understanding of what they needed for both long term growth and thriving on a daily basis. We are so grateful for the positive impact she had on our children’s lives. "

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Queen Carberry B.


Falmouth, MA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced , Trusted, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a PCA and HHA for about eight years now. I have worked with individuals dealing with Alzheimer's symptoms, and dementia, ALS and special needs. I specialize in personal care assistance, in addition to housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and companionship care. Here is a short bio about me. I was born...
Queen Carberry can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked...

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Kim M.


Carver, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CHHA Since 1996

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 61yr. 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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is an AMAZING caretaker. I needed a nanny for my 4 month old daughter when I decided to pull her out of her in home daycare after a questionable incident, and I knew from the moment I met Kim she was the perfect fit. Kim is very experienced in childcare care...

Lyndsay P.

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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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Erin C.


Tiverton, RI

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a RI licensed CNA, I am a DEPENDABLE, trustworthy, and responsible caregiver trained and experienced with all aspects of child-rearing, bandage care, meal preparation, shopping, light housework, pet care, and schoolwork to help the entire family feel at ease. -I have been involved with various health and educational...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin is as top-notch as it gets for a sitter. She's intuitive, experienced and our son loves her. We would not hesitate to hire her, she has been nothing short of excellent."

Amy P.

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Barbara W.


Westport, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family would be so lucky to have her. She always did so many fun activities with my son like reading, creative play,...

Sarah W.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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Dawn A.


Fall River, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Companion

I am a caregiver with more than 35 years experience caring for the elderly and young . I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patience, Parkinson's disease, and special needs. I have 13 years plus experience as a medical assistant, working in both family medicine and gastroenterology.
Dawn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Mikayla C.


Carver, MA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm Mikayla, currently a stay at home mom with my 2-year-old son and 11-year-old stepdaughter. I am looking to occasionally get out the house and help out other families with my son! I currently work part time at a day care for kids ranging from newborn to 6 years of age. I have also worked as a paraprofessional in a special...
Skills:

First Aid

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Tyler L.


Middleboro, MA

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reading Tutor

My name is Tyler and I am a special education elementary school teacher. I hold a moderate special needs K-8 teaching license and am a certified level one Wilson reading teacher. I am looking to tutor a couple hours a week during after school hours or on weekends.
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Haley D.


West Wareham, MA

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Nannying Job

7+ years of experience in child care EEC certified CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified .I have 5 years of experience working with infants & toddlers and 3 years of experience as a teacher! I've also worked with kids with special needs .
Haley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Leesha G.


Fall River, MA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am an extremely positive and reliable college student. I have lots of experience working with young kids. I started babysitting when I was 16, joined the United States Air Force at 17 and currently, at 20 work as a behavior technician for children with special needs.
Leesha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jillian G.


Middleboro, MA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver 4 Years Of Experience With Children With ASD

Hello! I have worked with children on the Autism spectrum for the last four years as a behavior technician. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and plan to become a BCBA. I have a lot of experience with both verbal and non verbal children. I also have a lot of experience working with children using AAC...
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Katherine M.


East Falmouth, MA

$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I am a 29-year-old mom to a 2-year-old girl. I have been worked at a school for children with special needs for over 4 years, as well as was a nanny for 6 months. I am CPR, first aid certified, fully vaccinated. I have taken many child development courses, and truly love being around children. I am oprn to a start date, and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Genna R.


East Falmouth, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

PCA

Experience caring for children, teens, & adults with special needs, experience caring for children one month through age 15. Experience caring for seniors. Activities done while caring for children, arts and crafts, reading, writing, going to the playground, going ice skating, going on walks, watching movies, mini golf, and...
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Donna A.


East Falmouth, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced special needs /Babysitter I am a mother of three children that are currently in high school and college. I Work in the Public Schools as a 1-1 aide. I was a nanny in my home for several years for an infant. Love to go for walks, play outside, read books. Anything that puts a smile on a child's face. I have my summers...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fairhaven, MA

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved her easy going personality and...

- Kelly G.

Kaylee R.

5.0

We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!

- David R.

Morgan M.

5.0

Morgan provided exceptional child care for our children. She supported their development with an understanding of what they needed for both long term growth and thriving on a daily basis. We are so grateful for the positive impact she had on our children’s lives.

- Care member

Queen Carberry B.

5.0

Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked with various organizational...

- Care member

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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