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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(9)
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: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Julie is smart, very dependable, very generous, and she knows how to care for our family without overstepping our need for privacy. Highly recommended."
Dana W.
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.
Erin F.
Centerville, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny With Over 13 Years Experience, Early Childhood Development Classes And Art Teacher.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erin and I am from the East coast originally, but spent 12 years on the West Coast.
My passion is helping others and always has been.
I was a professional nanny on and off for over 15yrs and adore children- they keep us young!
For 5years I have been working as a specialized paraprofessional in an Elementary...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erin was fantastic. Great communication, super friendly and kept our dogs happy while we toured the nearby sites during our vacation. "
Melonee D.
Patricia N.
Mashpee, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 grown children. The youngest headed to college soon. One of our children had a learning disability from a very early age but doing very well and studying engineering. I've tutored students, grades k-6 and often worked on parents behalf as an Educational Advocate at IEP meetings. I'm Director 1 certified by...
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!"
Connor L.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Kaylee R.
Mashpee, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
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, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaylee was wonderful babysitting for my son, niece and nephew when we were in town for a wedding. She is very sweet, extremely communicative, reliable, and was great with the kids -- especially my 5 year old niece who can be pretty tricky! Would definitely...
Sarah C.
5.0
(3)
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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, respite care, hospice services, mobility assistance & 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!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Enjoy spending time with seniors, very caring and compassionate, energetic, and good-natured. specialize working with clients experiencing dementia and Alzheimer's also has worked with special needs. Several years experience and references on request.
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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.
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...
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: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Forestdale, MA
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.
Erin F.
5.0
Erin was fantastic. Great communication, super friendly and kept our dogs happy while we toured the nearby sites during our vacation.
- Melonee D.
Alex R.
5.0
She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!
- Connor L.
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