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Melanie W.


Westford, MA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Former Specual Education Teacher

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Hello! My name is Melanie and I am a former special education teacher. I taught for four years in various schools. My students had wide ranges of ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I love what I do and I enjoy working with communities with high and low support needs. I am not afraid of behavior problems and I use love, humor, and...
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Lauren C.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Preschool Teacher With Special Needs Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lauren and I am 31 years old and a preschool teacher in Harvard, MA. I have been working with children of all ages for 15 years now, in both home childcare and educational settings. I graduated from Fitchburg State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and have just completed my masters in...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Erin G.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Typical/Creative And Caring

10 plus years in education field. In the schools, home, and residential programs. Mother of two, mature.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Kelsey B.


Ayer, MA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing nanny with six years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring reliable child care. My calm, patient, and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, helping them flourish under my care. Open and consistent communication with parents about their child's day is essential, and I provide...
Kelsey can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth A.


Hudson, MA

$27-30/hr20 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for caring for children and helping them flourish. It's what drove me to dedicate the last two decades to being a childcare provider. With my calm and friendly demeanor, I create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and happy. I foster their growth by playing educational games, being active...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

My background is rich with experience in caring for seniors in several capacities. I have been a program director in an assisted living community for over 12 years. This position offered me the chance to spend long hours with seniors in a social setting. It also required dealing with many different temperaments. I am quite...
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Amber C.


Leominster, MA

$24-34/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Aide

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: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Hello, my name is Susanna! I have 5 years of nanny experience, working with multiple children ages newborn to 14. I also have 2 years of experience working in the school system, teaching physical education for grades pre-k through 6, as well as working as a special needs aid and kindergarten assistant. I am more than happy...
Susanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelly P.


Hudson, MA

$37-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Licensed Teacher Leaving The Schools

Hello, my name is Kelly and I have worked with children since I was 15 years old. I am a licensed special education teacher in Massachusetts. Although, my license is in idle as I only did a long term sub position for 1 year in Framingham. I have extensive experience with EBD, autism, and other development delays. I have no...
I am a nanny as my other job which means I have experience with fun conversation, patience, housekeeping, meal prep, errands, pet care, and more! I watch after kids, special needs individuals, and pets, and would now love to help out some elderly folks. I look after a 90-year-old man during the school year who I help with...
Callie can also help with: Companionship, personal care, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Hi there! My name is Callie and I am currently a senior at UNH studying psychology in hopes to become an elementary school guidance counselor. I have first aid training and I am CPR certified. I worked at a daycare for a year working with infants, toddlers, and 3-5-year-olds I have also worked with 7-year-olds at a summer camp...
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Valeria W.


Hudson, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

OT & ABA

Hello, my name is Valeria! I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with over 10 years of experience in healthcare and therapy. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Brazil and have worked as an OT for over five years. Additionally, I have more than 10 years of experience providing assistant care....
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Charissa P.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Outgoing Caring

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I have 10+ plus years of experience in healthcare. I've worked with elderly and special needs and currently assist in the care of my mother in law with dementia. My passion is providing care, quality and compassion to the individual I'm working with and their families.
Charissa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Meredith C.


Clinton, MA

$28-35/hr1 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Friendly

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.
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Joelle S.


Maynard, MA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I am very passionate about children, and I am very excited about the prospect of caring for your children! I have been babysitting for literally as long as I can remember, and have had the privilege of nannying for multiple families throughout the years, ranging from children aged 3 months-teenagers. I also have...
Joelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sharon L.


Stow, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sharon. I live in Stow. I have worked with children for more than 20 years. I have worked with children ages 2 months thru 12 years. I've worked with special needs children through the years. In the past 5 years I have worked with infants. I am CPR and first aide certified. I am also comfortable with pets. Thank...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Nicole B.


Clinton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Family

Hello! My name in Nicole and I am 29 years old. I have 10+ years working with children, both neuro-typical and neuro-divergent. I tend to use a gentle approach with children, with time-outs, and emphasis on emotional expression, but am always open to using whatever style fits best for your family (baby wearing, independent...
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Bailey S.


Stow, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Caregiver

Hello! My name is Bailey and I am a 19-year-old student at Clark University. When I'm not in school I live in Stow, MA and spend most of my time as a care-giver. When I was 13 I started working at daycares, then worked as a camp counselor, camp leader, babysitter, nanny, and PCA for children and adults with special needs. I've...
Hello! My name is McKenzie and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley this past spring. At school, I was a member of our triathlon team and participated in service organizations. I have years of childcare experience throughout high school and college and enjoy teaching and playing with young children. I especially enjoy sports...
Mckenzie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Charlotte! I have experience with special needs kids, specifically with Autism, as my brother is special needs. I am happy to help in any aspect I am needed including housekeeping, giving rides, and more. I am looking for families who need help with math/science tutoring or childcare this summer. I am 18 and CPR...
Charlotte can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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