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Find special needs caregivers in Great Barrington, MA that you’ll love

30 special needs caregivers are listed in Great Barrington, MA

The average rate is $17/hr as of June 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Great Barrington, MA

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Barbara M.


Great Barrington, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter (Certificate in ABA)

Worked for QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community) as a Teacher's Aide. I am certified in ABA (applied behavior analysis). I had worked there for 4 years. Dependable and dedicated Childcare Provider with 15 years of experience in schools and babysitting. Flexible and adaptable with some knowledge of child development....
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Haylee C.


Great Barrington, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hello! I have over 5 years of experience as a caregiver for special needs adults and dementia care. I also have multitudes of knowledge and experience working with youth of all walks of life!
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Taylor D.


Great Barrington, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate House/Pet Sitter And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a Pastry Chef for 2 years, but discovered that I wanted to go back to school for massage therapy. I play a few instruments, and enjoy the theater. Hiking, biking, swimming, drawing, meditation, and yoga are some of my interests. I'm a caring and generous person. My favorite thing about children is their...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marianna W.


Great Barrington, MA

$20-32/hr

Active And Enthusiastic Student Looking To Lend A Helping Hand!

Hi! My name is Marianna. I'm a current college student and looking to gain some experience in child care. I've been babysitting since my early teens, but I'm new to Care. com. My hours are flexible! I'm very compassionate and love kids. A lot of my studies and current job revolve around young child education and I'd love to...
Marianna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gillian O.


South Egremont, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am a licensed Special Education teacher with a bachelors of arts in Child, Youth, and Family Studies from Lesley University. I have provided childcare for a 8-year-old with autism and physical disabilities. I have worked in classrooms for children diagnosed with a variety of significant diagnosis from grades PreK-8 as well an...
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Jenna V.


Stockbridge, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hi, I've been an art teacher and college professor of architectural drafting and design. I'm a retired interior designer. I was a nanny for 2 elementary school children, helping them with their homework, musical instrument practicing, meals, playtime, reading and of course, art. I care for my own adult son with special needs....
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Diane K.


Housatonic, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic & caring I like caring for people with special needs because I have lots of experience in this area & I have an affinity for this area. I'm looking for a job that has parents who are a combination of structured and carefree, similar to myself. I started caring for people...
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Arianna J.


Ghent, NY

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of a 5-year-old and I am CPR/AED certified. I have experience with children with special needs as well. I'm crafty, willing to help with homework, play sports or fun games, you name it. I'm the fun babysitter and would love to help you.
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

Kristen E.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Anne Marie Z.


Millerton, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I have worked with special needs individuals for over 20 years. I feel comfortable and confident that my skills and expertise will be an asset to your family!
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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

Care member

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Jacqulyn S.


Lee, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Looking To Create Smiles

As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
5.0
"Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love...

Brandyn B.

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Sara K.


Copake, NY

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

I am a current student in an RN program with professional experience in a hospital setting, and many years as a caregiver for adults with special needs. I am kind, calm, and compassionate. It is very important to me to provide a high level of care that will support health, comfort, and dignity.
Sara can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep
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Kerstine M.


Pittsfield, MA

$21/hr6 yrs exp

I Come From A Large Family

I love working with children because I love being apart of them discovering new skills and learning who they are. I come from a large family myself, 8 kids. I have experience working with all different types of children and multiple children at the same time. I have a special needs brother who growing up required a lot of...
Kerstine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amber S.


Pittsfield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have watched children ranging in ages 6 months up to 12 years old. I have been watching children for over 10 years and I absolutely love it. I like to do arts and crafts as well as be outside to play whenever the weather cooperates. I have worked with children with special needs as well and have some training in that area. I...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have worked with both adults and children with all sorts of disabilities. I worked as a vocational trainer for persons with disabilities for over 11 yrs. I worked in a day program for over 5 yrs . I am kind, patient , fun loving . I enjoy the outdoors but am just as content reading or playing board games. I am able to multi...
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Jean H.


Hillsdale, NY

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have many years of experience and have great intuition, patience and mindfulness in supporting anyone with special needs.
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Talia K.


Mill River, MA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Genuine And Creative Care

Seasoned caregiver working with people of all ages. It's my passion to help others and share positivity in all aspects of life. Experienced in working with children of all abilities. Trained in special needs and one on one behavioral care needs. Creative background with art therapy approaches. Patient and graceful care provided...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

CPR

I have worked with children with many different life changing disabilities. I'm very patient and like to think that I have gained a lot of knowledge over the years and from college to know what I need to but always willing to learn more.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Great Barrington, MA

Rachel S.

5.0

Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel provides great care and is always...

- Kristen E.

Crystal M.

5.0

I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

Jacqulyn S.

5.0

Jacqulyn is kind, and caring when it comes to children! My daughter has a lot of sensory issues and Jacqulyn figured out how to interact with my daughter so they could both have fun and since then my daughter won't stop talking about her or her kids. We love Jacqulyn and her family!! She is one...

- Brandyn B.

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