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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as vivacious, warm, and kindhearted.
I like working with kids because it fills my cup. I have had a passion for childcare for over 25 years and spending time in the company of tiny humans while investing in their development is deeply fulfilling.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to...
Joy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Enjoy spending time with seniors, very caring and compassionate, energetic and good natured. Also worked with dementia and elderly residents and special needs for several years reference on request.
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, personal care, transportation, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Seeing the improvement of your loved one and the professional care that was provided says it all"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media and previous member of Wheaton College Women's Basketball team. I'm employed full time as a remote Social Media Specialist. I am CPR and Life Aid certified. For the last 12 years I've been a certified Lifeguard, swim instructor and Water Aerobics instructor for...
Kendall can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kendall has been helping with my children for the last 9 months and my children just love her. I can always count on Kendall to be on time and she has been able to jump in last minute when I need her. We unfortunately will be moving quite a distance away and I wish...
Kristina E.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia
5.0
"I highly recommend Julie. She was an incredible care giver for my mother who recently passed away because of her long term illness. Julie is a caring, positive and trustworthy caregiver. One of my favorite things about Julie is her optimism. She always came...
Denise P.
5.0
(2)
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...
Kaylee R.
Mashpee, MA
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
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.
Carly C.
Mashpee, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."
A C.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alex helped us out while we were on a ski trip with friends up at Killington for a long weekend. The first day she watched our 5 month old and 2 year old and the second day she watched our 5 month old and a friend's 8 month old. She did a great job keeping our very...
Elisabeth B.
Kaylee R.
Mashpee, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"
David R.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...
Sarah C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...
Kristen M.
PCA certified. Trained is all aspects of home care with extensive first aid concentration, With over 20 years experience I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS and MD, as well as Hospice care. I can provide medication management, personal care and light housekeeping.
Child care for all ages...
Paulette can also help with: Meal prep
I am a 20-year-old college student at UNH, currently taking the semester to work! I love working and hanging out with kids of all ages. I enjoy playing, doing activities, or just hanging out. I would do housekeeping, food prep, driving places, and pet care. I bond easily with kids and look forward to meeting them!
CPR and First Aide certified! I have experience working with psych and special needs children of all ages! I am a former foster parent and love working with children!
Have any question? Feel free to message me!
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Molly S.
East Sandwich, MA
$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience with babysitting. I can help with bringing kids to and from activities and doing light housekeeping. I love doing arts and crafts and spending time outside with kids! I can cater my time spent with your kids to their interests and activities they enjoy. I also love pets, especially dogs and cats and...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a CNA student who has competed the class portion of the program and completed most of the clinical portion. However, Covid19 delayed certification until September. I love working with all kids no matter their ability. I am patient, caring, and reliable. Please reach out if you would like to get to know more about me...
I have been with an organization for over 2 years. I am very knowledgeable with autistic and disabled kids/teens/adults. I am a developmental specialist at a day program.
Maria G.
Centerville, MA
$17-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Maria and I'm from Barnstable, Massachusetts. I volunteered at special needs residency for one year, which included caring for elderly guests. I'm presently working as a Montessori assistant teacher, but am looking for a new role working with the elderly.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to...
Maria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
An insured professional caregiver and CNA with over 10 years of experience in assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, transportation and activities. A strong history of delivering compassionate and empathetic care to elderly and special needs clients.
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forestdale, MA
Lisa G.
5.0
Lisa has been a great caregiver for my mom. She helps out wherever needed and has such positive outlook. My mom enjoys here company greatly. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of my mom when we can’t be there. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Kendall S.
5.0
Kendall is amazing! My girls had a lot of fun with her and I didn't worry for one second while we were out for a date night! She is very good at communicating and arrives on time (with activities)! I look forward to having her over again soon.
- Katie P.
Julie G.
5.0
I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...
- IRVING S.
Kaylee R.
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.
Carly C.
5.0
Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her.
- A C.
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