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Find special needs caregivers in Fall River, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fall River, MA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fall River, MA

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Dhennyfer V.


Fall River, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Dhennyfer, I'm 18 Yo, Work As Child Care For 6 Months , I'm Creative, Carefully And Funny.

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With three years of experience in childcare, I have developed a strong passion for providing nurturing and attentive care to children. My excellent references can attest to my dedication and reliability as a babysitter. I hold a degree in Phonoaudiology from Brazil and have extensive experience working with children with...
Dhennyfer can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

(5)

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Geralyn is a sweet, reliable, responsible woman who brings a natural warmth and commitment to her work with the kids. She takes time to get to know the children, our routine, and what is expected of her and is very trust-worthy. Especially with our special needs...

Pamela W.

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Makayla. She was great with my three kids. My son D (7) has Down syndrome and she was so good to him! So patient and caring! She was amazing with my other two kids, my daughter E (5) and my youngest son L (1). I highly...

Jessica L.

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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,...
5.0
"Geralyn is a gem...soothing, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I cannot recommend her more! I don't worry about her in my home, helping me, or handling my personal information. Geralyn "babysits" me with my "special needs" while I wait for major surgery and then...

Pamela M.

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Maria F.


New Bedford, MA

$21-22/hr8 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Nanny/Caregiver Available

4.0

(4)

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Maria was my family's nanny for a brief period of time while my wife was bedridden from an illness. During her time in our home she was nothing but pleasant. Our 5 year old son loved her and was sad to see her go. "

Michael O.

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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 10 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I graduated Pre-Med. I am currently applying to medical schoolto become a pediatric surgeon....
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia watched my daughter all summer, and was an amazing help to our family! My daughter looked forward to spending the day with Olivia, they always did something fun! Olivia is dependable, timely, kind, and patient. We will definitely be working with her again in...

Alexandra H.

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"We recommend Erin very highly! Erin helped us a couple of different ways (tutoring and eldercare), and we greatly appreciated her assistance each time. We first hired Erin for some much-needed tutoring for our son. She brought really helpful materials, and also...

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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

Early Education

First Aid

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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.
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fall River, MA

Geralyn B.

5.0

Geralyn is a sweet, reliable, responsible woman who brings a natural warmth and commitment to her work with the kids. She takes time to get to know the children, our routine, and what is expected of her and is very trust-worthy. Especially with our special needs child, Geralyn is very in-tune, and...

- Pamela W.

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.

Geralyn B.

5.0

Geralyn is a gem...soothing, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I cannot recommend her more! I don't worry about her in my home, helping me, or handling my personal information. Geralyn "babysits" me with my "special needs" while I wait for major surgery and then rehabilitate. I count on Geralyn for...

- Pamela M.

Maria F.

5.0

Maria was my family's nanny for a brief period of time while my wife was bedridden from an illness. During her time in our home she was nothing but pleasant. Our 5 year old son loved her and was sad to see her go.

- Michael O.

Olivia M.

5.0

Olivia watched my daughter all summer, and was an amazing help to our family! My daughter looked forward to spending the day with Olivia, they always did something fun! Olivia is dependable, timely, kind, and patient. We will definitely be working with her again in the future!

- Alexandra H.

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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 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.