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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Holyoke, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Holyoke, MA
Kaitlyn T.
Holyoke, MA
$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.
Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I have one year of experience working in a private school for children with special needs, and hope to focus my...
Jenelismar R.
Holyoke, MA
$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Currently work in a school, love playing with the children!
I used to work in inhome therapy for autism children. Watching them grow, accomplish things their parents thought they couldn't accomplish I loved seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy. I love being able to help !
Emma L.
Holyoke, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I'm in the process of achieving a CPR certification. I have one year of experience working in a private school for...
Anita can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hi! My name is Patti, and have been a CNA for 25+ years with a focus on home health aid work for the last 15 years. My experience as a home health aid has been focused on providing comfortable and thoughtful care. My clients have had a wide range of needs, and I pride myself on my adaptability in every situation. My background...
Whitney H.
Easthampton, MA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher With Flexible Schedule- Available Weekdays, Weeknights, And Weekends!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 29 and live in Northampton. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years.
I am about to graduate with a Master's in Early childhood education, as well!
***21 per hour but negotiable depending on ages and number of children.
I am searching for summer work as well as late nights/date night care....
Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Whitney has been absolutely wonderful this summer!
Besides being punctual & dependable she's also very flexible if the day didn't turn out as planned.
Whitney has been with my two toddlers for the summer & they absolutely love her. My kids are very outgoing...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Our time with Tianna has been wonderful. She is reliable and hardwoking; working for us very early hours and late into the night at times. When I told her I was struggling with potty training she took initiative to offer her support and within a week or two my...
Stella C.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family loves Rav. She nannied with us until a life change required a move that made traveling to us daily a bit difficult. We still use her if we need to travel without the kids. Not only is she wonderful with our boys, but she helps with schoolwork, drives...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Samantha H.
Florence, MA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
hello, i'm sam. i'm a mother of 2 myself but prior to becoming a mom I would always help friends that had kids. I have been hands on in some school rooms as well. I have hands on experience with special needs. I am a very patient and empathetic person. I love being able to help care for kids
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
My mom has been a caregiver for over 20 years, so naturally I have been around and worked with kids all my life. I helped with walks, supervised children outside, changed diapers, did meal prep, and served meals. Recently, I have been working with a 12-year-old special needs child while simultaneously watching several daycare...
Nick can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello! I am a very reliable and patient individual. While in college I worked as full day nanny 2x per week, lifeguard, and swim instructor. I really enjoy working along side parents to give their kids exactly what they need as a family. I also feel that I am a responsible, caring, and professional individual. I have experience...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Steffanie and I have 2 years of experience as a special needs paraprofessional in the school system working with elementary and middle school aged children. I also have experience as a mental health counselor where I cared for children by providing fun, creative games to learn and play as well as always made sure...
Steffanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as dedicated, responsible and slightly silly!
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I volunteered with Longmeadow's summer extended program for kids with special needs age 2-5. Through the program I met several families that I babysat for until I graduated high school.
In my spare...
Samantha T.
Westfield, MA
$17-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
Worked for stavros, MCS, pathlight and Riverside industries. For about 3 years I have worked in the special needs field and just currently left a job as a behavior resource tech
I am a licensed Severe and Multiple disabilities MA teacher. I have experience taking care and providing education to students (age 0 to 20) with different diagnosis. Those includes: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafblind, Down Syndrome, Development Delay, Brain Injury and CHARGE syndrome.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Holyoke, MA
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.
Whitney H.
5.0
Whitney has nannied for us for over six months now, and she has been wonderful. Our daughter absolutely adores her. She is reliable, responsible, and fun! We will miss seeing her every week, and hope she can still babysit when our schedules align.
- Donna P.
Tianna S.
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 their own!
- Care member
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.
Ravneet G.
5.0
The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!
- Ana D.
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