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Special needs caregivers in Fitchburg, MA

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Daphne P.


Leominster, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time College Student Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 26 years old and have over 10 years experience working with newborns up to age 13. I also have 5 years of working with special needs children! I am a board certified behavior analyst and have a passion for working with children. I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your families needs! Feel free to...
Daphne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun things with our child. Will hire again and would recommend."

Katrina K.

Skylar B.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced With Intellectually Disabled Adults MAP Certified CPR/First Aid Certified

MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified Has 1+years experience Can assist with bathing Can assist with feeding Can assist living their life as normal as possible

Melissa R.


Gardner, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

My name is Melissa I'm 38 years old and I have been caring for elderly and special needs for 15 years. I am very fun, loving and patient. I'm also a mother so I am extremely good with children. I'm reliable and trustworthy looking to help a family in need.

Kim S.


Leominster, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/RN

Experienced, loving and creative homeschooling nanny/RN looking for a great family to work with. I have a just turned 7-year-old son I'll be bringing along. Looking for a fun playmate for him and am happy to plan lots of fun activities! Very experienced with babies and preschoolers, also have experience with autistic children...
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Valerie N.


Townsend, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I live in Townsend with my husband and 3 kids (1 high schooler, 2 college students). I have been working as a nanny since 2016. Prior to that I cared for the elderly as a CNA. I recently completed my degree in the field of occupational therapy. I have experience with all ages of children and special needs. Current on Flu/Covid...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."

Donna C.

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Aida A.


New Ipswich, NH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Home Health Aid

Hi! My name is Aida and I have been taking care for elderly and Alzheimer patients for 15 years. I understand the different stages of Alzheimer and dementia and I am able to work with them as necessary. I have also worked for worked taking care of a woman for 4 years who had breast and brain cancer, and used a wheelchair until...
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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's and Lisa's care has empowered her, allowing her to feel...

Michael L.

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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Granny-Nanny - Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time every day in helping him learn new skills as he grows. She is so conscientious, caring and reliable. She has...

Aimee L.

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Lucas R.


Athol, MA

$28-33/hr2 yrs exp

I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .
5.0
"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "

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Madi T.


Jefferson, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Madison and I am a college student, currently studying elementary education. I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kids of all ages, including special needs students. I have 5 years of paid experience, but many more years of unpaid experience. I am hard working, reliable and always...
Madi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave."

Angelyk R.

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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Katie E.


Greenville, NH

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm currently a household manager for a family in Newton, MA who I've been with for two years. My contract ends and the end of June and I recently moved to NH, so I'm looking for a new full time nanny/ household manager position to start in July. I have been working with children professionally for...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is reliable, responsible, intuitive, creative, sunny, experienced, and attentive. She is level headed and efficient. From infants to pets to older adults, she is always capable and kind."

Betsy E.

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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

Paula W.

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Vanessa B.


Winchendon, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking To Babysit Occasionally

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years. Before that, I worked at a before and after-school program at an elementary school, and also at a daycare in the infant toddler room. I've worked with ages 3 months -17 years old. I have plenty of experience working with children. I've worked with special needs with early intervention, speech...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Vanessa is amazing! She is a caring, dependable, and trustworthy. Her love for children is apparent in her care of my three children and she communicates well us about all the details of their care. She also helps keep the house looking clean and somehow finds time...

Jessica G.

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Crystal T.


Tyngsboro, MA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Crystal!

Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

William M.

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Malayvanh S.


Lancaster, MA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Occasional Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently an ABA RBT at Keystone Collaborative Education in Leominster Ma I also do two nights for in home Aba Therapy. We teach daily independence along w/social & educational goals. I work one on one with certain students. During my babysitting/nanny jobs, I've helped prepare meals, potty train, naps, bathe, bed and...
Malayvanh can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Malayvanh is a great baby sitter. She's the type of sitter that will engage with your child and build forts with! My two year old son loved dancing and singing songs with her. She also did arts and crafts with my little one and now we will always remember her by...

Sandy P.

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Eddie T.


Rutland, MA

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Senior Care Provider

I am dedicated to offering compassionate and attentive care to the elderly/special needs population. I believe in enhancing their quality of life through personalized support, whether it be through daily assistance, engaging activities, or simply offering a listening ear. With a background in Psychology and Direct Support...
Eddie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fitchburg, MA

Daphne P.

5.0

Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun things with our child. Will hire again and would recommend.

- Katrina K.

Alena H.

5.0

Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver.

- Donna C.

Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

Alexandra M.

5.0

Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time every day in helping him learn new skills as he grows. She is so conscientious, caring and reliable. She has consistently gone above and beyond...

- Aimee L.

Lucas R.

5.0

Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him.

- Care member

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