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Special needs caregivers in Hampden, MA

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Tyanna M.


Springfield, MA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Vibrant Twenty-five Year Old Gem With Five Years Experience With The Geriatric Community

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I'm looking for a job that I am able to Cater to the Geriatric community, while gaining more knowledge to my five years experience working with senior citizens.
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Maggie A.


Somers, CT

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Support

Hi! I have several years experience as a school counselor. My caseload includes several children with special needs. I am comfortable proving support to anyone with special needs.
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Brenda R.


Indian Orchard, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Companion/Homemaker

Medical Assistant/Receptionist Experienced in providing quality patient care. Skilled in phlebotomy, OB/GYN, geriatrics & pediatric care. Able to learn new tasks and concepts quickly and efficiently. Certified in CPR/First aid. Bilingual in English/Spanish. SKILLS Vital signs Electrocardiogram Sterilization techniques Patient...

Wanda L.


Springfield, MA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Cared For Special Need Pre-k Students To And From School

I made sure children were safe and comfortable to and from their school. I provided them with their seat belts and any tissues for their running noses. I always entertained them when needed.
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Heather S.


West Springfield, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hi There Friends!

5.0

(1)

Hi! My name is Heather, I was a home childcare provider for over 10 years. I love working with children and have also worked in public schools with older children and children with special needs. I am a multitasker and if you need help with light house cleaning or cooking meals I am available for that as well! Look forward to...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is very loving, creative and knows how to get the kids engaged in activities. She also knows how to get children working together as a team. She loves nature and taking the children outside for walks and play. I have not met a child yet that didn't love Ms...

Heidi S.

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Jessica S.


West Springfield, MA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Lots Of Experience

3.0

(2)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in the childcare business for about 8 years now. I have worked with infants to teenagers. I started babysitting at 14 for my neighbors children. I have also worked at different camps and have experience working with special needs children. I enjoy working with children because everyday is a new adventure. I...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again."

Sandrae L.

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Liv C.


South Hadley, MA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each. Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community. I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we...

Carol D.

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Kaitlyn T.


Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended."

Dennis L.

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Merideth K.


Broad Brook, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in child care for many years including classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k headstart programs. I am also CPR and First Aide certified. I currently work for an allergist who regularly sees pediatric patients. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development, am a nursing student, and am very...
Merideth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask...

Jigisha M.

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Elyse T.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...

Amanda W.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"I was so lucky to have found Rachel. She was sensitive, supportive, reliable and quickly recognized my needs. Rachel provided a calm presence when I was feeling overwhelmed. She is patient, warm, intuitive, empathetic and loving. Rachel has become a very dear...

Cathy R.

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Tianna S.


Westfield, MA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, compassionate, and caring person that loves children of all ages. I was a preschool teacher for over 3 years, worked in a group home for at risk youth for 2 years, worked as a nanny for multiple families, and I've babysat countless children of all ages in various settings. I've worked with children that have...
Tianna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Tianna was a godsend for our family. Our kids loved her and you could tell how much she truly cared for them. Punctual, reliable and great with open lines of communication. Highly recommend to any family looking for someone to care for their babies as if they are...

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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Jamie R.


Suffield, CT

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Childcare

21 years of experience raising children with special needs, two years of experience providing child care.
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Stephanie J.


Manchester, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver And Educator. Available For Part Time In The Evening And On Weekends.

I am a compassionate and empathetic caregiver by nature who loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I currently work as special education paraprofessional in a public school for children with special needs. I love working with children and would love to work with a senior population as well. I hold a deep respect...
Stephanie can also help with: Personal care, home modification
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Emma L.


Holyoke, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Shaelyn N.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Love To Have Fun, But Also Serious When Needed

Hello my name is Shaelyn, I am 25 years old graduated High School in 2018 and have 7/8 years of babysitting experience. I have been a nanny several times and have also worked at daycares. Also I was a Part-Time Nanny for two special needs children. I have a special place in my heart for children with special needs. Currently I...
Shaelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hampden, MA

Heather S.

5.0

Heather is very loving, creative and knows how to get the kids engaged in activities. She also knows how to get children working together as a team. She loves nature and taking the children outside for walks and play. I have not met a child yet that didn't love Ms Ms Heather!! Heather is a good...

- Heidi S.

Jessica S.

5.0

Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again.

- Sandrae L.

Liv C.

5.0

Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter.

- William C.

Jennifer W.

5.0

Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...

- Carol D.

Kaitlyn T.

5.0

Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended.

- Dennis L.

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