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Special needs caregivers in Gardner, MA
Madi T.
Jefferson, MA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kate took care of my son from 3 months-15 months of age. Not only was did she take initiative in teaching him new things, such as baby sign language, she also had utmost patience in helping him become more independent in his tasks. She was reliable and...
Amanda M.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Malayvanh goes above and beyond and is very passionate and compassionate towards everyone especially with kids ! "
Veronica R.
Marcia D.
Leominster, MA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.
5.0
"Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!"
Care member
Lucas R.
Athol, MA
$28-33/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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. "
Care member
Kiley G.
Leominster, MA
$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Care Provider - ASD, DS, Non-Verbal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I find care for those with special needs to be incredibly fulfilling. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center on and off for many years. That experience gave me opportunities to work with a variety of special needs individuals from all age groups. My special needs care began with care for my 50-year-old great aunt with DS....
5.0
"Kiley is compassionate, responsible, knowledgeable and reliable. She is hard-working and is an excellent caregiver."
Jillian A.
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...
Christian D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse
5.0
"I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very...
Claudia S.
Katie E.
Greenville, NH
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she can. She is a hard worker who is very committed to the families she supports!"
Serena A.
Sarah P.
Rutland, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...
5.0
"I used to work with Sarah and have known her for many years. She is an exceptionally caring, kind and creative individual. She is sensitive and resourceful in building rapport with a wide range of individuals of different ages and abilities. She can also run...
Diana R.
Sophia P.
Lancaster, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi, I am Sophie. I am a very caring individual (both kids and seniors), very patient, and attentive to their needs. I am trained in CPR for both adults and infants. I also have extensive experience working in childcare, including nannying and babysitting in addition for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years. I'm very grateful for the time I've spent being a caregiver and am now a mum to a happy little girl that was born in January of this year. My time in healthcare was spent primarily in long term settings; nursing homes with memory care units and group...
Amber can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Emma S.
Jaffrey, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a nurses assistant for 8 consecutive years. Working in many setting from pediatrics, special needs, elderly, disabled and end of life care. The last 4 years I have been a stay at home mom and I love it! But I must say I miss helping people. I miss connecting with a "client" or as I like to say friend. I miss the deep...
Emma can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Jaffrey M.
Leominster, MA
$18-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi I'm Jaffrey, nice to meet you! I have cared my whole life for my older brother Mathias who has Down syndrome. I have always loved and cared for him and his friends with special needs. My senior year in high school I decided to get a job at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Illinois where I am from. I...
I have had experience working with children aged 1-13, as well an adult with Autism. I enjoy one-on-one interactions with others, as I am patient, calm, and attentive, while being able to set boundaries. I assist with administering medicine, cooking meals, running errands, and reporting to family members.
I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caretaker at heart and have taken care of people of all ages with a variety of special needs. I'm calm, creative, resourceful, and encouraging. Helping people make the best of their lives, whatever their situation may be, is something I find very rewarding.
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, visiting physician, specialized care
I am currently in school remotely through SNHU and I am getting my associates in IT and also my bachelors in science. I have daycare teaching experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners.
I also have about 12 years of babysitting and nannying experience, I even had my own nanny service when I lived in...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gardner, MA
Madi T.
5.0
She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave.
- Angelyk R.
Katherine B.
5.0
Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...
- Crystal R.
Malayvanh S.
5.0
Malayvanh goes above and beyond and is very passionate and compassionate towards everyone especially with kids !
- Veronica R.
Marcia D.
5.0
Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!
- Care member
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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