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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Franklin, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Franklin, MA
Sara M.
Franklin, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two college students, one with autism. I have worked with many different ages of children, adults and teens with different disabilities as well as numerous seniors and pets. I am a very calm, caring and reliable woman with a college education. I would love to help your family.
5.0
"I hired Sara to help my husband with personal care. My husband is quiet and prefers no help. Sara was able to get beyond the wall he puts up and work cooperatively with him. My husband feels very comfortable with Sara and actually enjoys her visits. She is...
Louise G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 2 teens, a daughter and a son with mild Autism. I am a college graduate and am currently focused on helping those with disabilities or seniors.
I am a Parent Advocate for families with special needs children. I also volunteered with Franklin's SEPAC. I currently work part time with an adult with disabilities...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for over 25 years. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teens, as well as have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs. I have worked with many different families and have learned so much from each one. I worked with two families as a live-in...
Doreen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doreen spent dozens of days in November, December, and January with our infant while my mother-in-law was unavailable. Some of the time I was able to work from home and I would hear her interacting playfully and talking with the baby. The little one always gives...
Christine M.
Morgan S.
Franklin, MA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have nannied for 14 years and babysat for 20 years now. I previously coached gymnastics for 15 years (before covid). I have three children of my own ranging from a toddler through school age. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, and going to parks and libraries. I have nannied children ranging in age from 2...
Morgan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Morgan is a top notch caregiver with really great skills and obvious passion for childcare."
Samantha O.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am currently a junior at University looking for a summer job for when I come home, not only to bring fun to your kid's summer but to mine as well! The kids I work with would say the best activities we do together are karaoke times, the arts and crafts I bring, baking together, and LOTS of fun games outside. I love making...
Caitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was our nanny for the summer and was dependable, kind, energetic and patient. My children loved spending time with her and looked forward to the activities Caitlin led with them. She took initiative when the children needed it and also checked in with me...
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Amanda D.
Franklin, MA
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a certified Special Education Teacher working with students with moderate/severe disabilities but enjoy working with children of all abilities. I have experience working with behavioral, social, emotional, and cognitive challenges. I also have experience with medically fragile/complex children. I am familiar and...
Alana W.
Franklin, MA
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been working with Boston public special education department for two years. I have worked with children with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism and ADHD. I love my job. I don't think I have ever smiled so much. I would love to help after school and summers as well as the day.
Worked with special needs and have many years of experience. I'm very compassionate and I stand as an advocate to make sure they received the quality of care they deserved. I understand that families get overwhelmed, and needs break every now and then for their mental health I'm here to fill that gap. giving care to others make...
Darling F.
Franklin, MA
$19-24/hr
Being a caregiver has quickly become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. Though I haven't been doing it for many years, I feel experienced and truly love the job. I care for both adults and kids, finding joy in each unique experience. Caring for adults lets me offer the support and companionship they need, while working...
Melissa R.
Franklin, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a nanny since 1996, I am a trained medical assistant and have recently spent one year working with a child who has a variety of special needs. She has a foxG1 gene duplication, neurological struggles, and seizures. I have worked with ABA, and intervention, and one on one to help her make progress. I have enjoyed my...
Raeann M.
Franklin, MA
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
hi! I am Rae! I'm looking forward to meeting you and your little ones! I have 2 kids (7&1), many nieces and nephews, cousins, and siblings. I worked in a daycare, and in a special needs facility run by my church. I am looking for a family to welcome me in to take care of their precious little ones! I am very flexible, and always...
Raeann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Valerie S.
Franklin, MA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hey! My name is Val and I'm 22 years old
I been working with children for 6+ years all ages birth-10 years old!
I went to Tri-county regional technical vocational high-school and was in the early childhood program! I graduated in 2021 and was able to become preschool/infant/toddler teacher certified. I just graduated with...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna and I am from Franklin Massachusetts! I am 20 years old and I attended Sacred Heart University in Fairfield CT for 2 years. I absolutely love children and cherish the days that I get to spent working with them. I have worked at a daycare and preschool in Franklin as an assistant teacher for 2 years with children...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Katherine C.
Franklin, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly with sense of humor.
I like caring for seniors because I have always had a passion for taking care of the elderly.
I'm looking for a job that will allow me to work part time with flexibility. I am looking to work in the morning or afternoon, and with children to old age.
In my spare...
Katherine can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a nursing assistant, I have been working as a CNA since 2006. I enjoyed working with people in needs and makes me feel good when I help some one who specially need help.
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family."
Ken C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm one of seven children and I've been sitting since I was old enough to earn money. My three children are now young adults and on their own. I worked hard with them and their achievements make me a proud Momma! I am college educated, athletic, energetic, a lifelong learner, organized, conscientious, a great cook and I'm...
Cecilia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Super caregiver. Dependable, smart, attentive, high energy."
Jennifer R.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver for primarily senior citizens but have also worked with young children professionally and privately. Most recently I have worked with the same woman till her passing at 99 years old last month. I am trained in Alzheimer's, dementia, CPR and first aid. I am extremely organized, a fast learner, I am a...
Mark H.
Medway, MA
$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with special needs kids doing activities that they like to do all aspects of bathing and grooming care with feeding making dinners Play clean up around the house
5.0
"Mark is very patient and understanding with a friendly personality. He watched my special needs daughter for 4 years. My daughter now is residing at a special needs school. But on the weekends she comes home and he still helps with her needs."
Maureen C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility.
I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories
.Because of her...
Danielle H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a former ABA therapist. I have worked for years at the Northshore consortium. I've been an in house tutor/caregiver. I worked as a literacy assistant at a highschool. I currently work as an after-school teacher. I have worked with different children of different needs of all ages. I am looking to work as a full time or part...
Liam can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Liam was hired as a home health aide and picked right up on the routine and also helped with extra shifts when we were short handed. He is kind and helpful to our family. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Franklin, MA
Sara M.
5.0
I hired Sara to help my husband with personal care. My husband is quiet and prefers no help. Sara was able to get beyond the wall he puts up and work cooperatively with him. My husband feels very comfortable with Sara and actually enjoys her visits. She is dependable, always on time and listens to...
- Louise G.
Doreen B.
5.0
Doreen took care of our 2 year old son for 6 months until my mother was able to help us. She is dependable, professional and has significant childcare experience. She is always calm and never gets flustered (even with a screaming two year old!). She prepared meals for him, took him to classes,...
- Rosemary W.
Morgan S.
5.0
We found Morgan through Care.com and she has been nannying for our family for several months now. We could not be happier! We were initially a little nervous at whether she would be able to handle caring for our 3 year old in addition to our few-month-old baby (I personally find it rather...
- Anne V.
Caitlin B.
5.0
Caitlin was our nanny for the summer and was dependable, kind, energetic and patient. My children loved spending time with her and looked forward to the activities Caitlin led with them. She took initiative when the children needed it and also checked in with me when necessary, always putting the...
- Care member
Barbara J.
5.0
Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family.
- Ken C.
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Ratings for Franklin, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Franklin, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.