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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fall River, MA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fall River, MA

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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

First Aid

CPR

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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Buffy M.


New Bedford, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kind hearted, very caring, trustworthy, funny, a joy to be around..."

Lora T.

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Erin C.


Tiverton, RI

$30-35/hr10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

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/hr10 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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have many years (over 30) of childcare/babysitting experience, including extensive special needs experience. I also tutor in several subjects and work as a special needs & senior advocate. I enjoy interacting with children by actively playing, by reading, and by being creative with fun activities, which most parents really...
Geralyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jane D.


Berkley, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Educator/Caregiver For 37 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 11 years, I have worked with different families part time with children, and twins, 3 months old to 11 years old. Before that, I worked as a preschool teacher at a College University for 25 years. I've worked with children, ages 2 years, 9 months to 6 years old (including children with special needs). I am certified...
Jane can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Claire C.


Bristol, RI

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Claire. I have almost a decade of childcare experience, professional level CPR certification, and currently work as a youth swim instructor! I teach children with limb differences, hearing loss, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and many other behavioral or developmental differences.

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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Anissa V.


Tiverton, RI

$23-38/hr6 yrs exp

I am a positive, supportive, attentive, and patient CNA who has 6 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults that have unique needs. I have worked with children and young adults in the RI public school district working one-on-one or in group settings, providing quality care, support, and guidance. I have...
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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Stephanie A.


Bristol, RI

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Positive And Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am currently a rising senior at Roger Williams University. I am patient, positive, creative and loving. I am currently enrolled in a remote internship for the summer and would love to get back into nannying with my free time! Throughout high school, I worked at my hometown's recreation...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth M.


Warren, RI

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Psychology Assistant

I currently work as a psychology assistant, working directly under a psychologist. With the assistant from my psychologist, I develop behavior plans, provide training for staff, assist staff in behavioral situations during day program, in the community, and in residential settings. I also create bonds with each participant in...
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Lori M.


New Bedford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for mentally and physically challenged people for over 10 years. My clients I have had in the past had spina-bifida, cerebral palsy, autism, fragile X, ADHD, ADD, mild to moderate MR, diabetes and seizure disorders. I also have done respite care for many individuals and I had a foster child for a year with autism.
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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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Meghan M.


Warren, RI

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I worked at L. I. F. E. Incorporated for 2 years, where I help with the everyday needs of adults with disabilities. I would love to help out however I can.
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Kayla R.


Bristol, RI

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello ! Im Kayla .

I currently work for disabled men an women who have special needs . I also would love to do this is a side job sense my hours have been cut down to my regular hours so that leaves me 4 days off a week ! I work with autism , non verbal , Down syndrome, delayed development , bed ridden , all am , pm and night care meaning baths...
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Chelsea S.


Bristol, RI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available (Saturday/Sundays!)

For almost 2 years, I worked as a Dorm Coordinator at a boarding school/day school for children and young adults with Autism, complex learning disabilities and special educational needs. My overall responsibility was to provide direct and ongoing supervision and support to all students as well as foster independent living...
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
Hello! My name is Anastasia and I am an RBT! I've been in this field of work for 3 years. I've worked with ages 2-22 that have autism. I currently work in a school for I'm looking for some afternoon hours! I'm located in tiverton. I would love to chat more!
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fall River, 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.

Buffy M.

5.0

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

- Lora T.

Erin C.

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.

Barbara W.

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, nature walks in the yard, and...

- Sarah W.

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Ratings for Fall River, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fall River, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.