Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Holyoke, MA

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.

Fluent in Sign Language Work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Work with people who are on the autism spectrum, have OCD, ADD, and ADHD Certified in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration

My name is Karen I have spent 10 years caring for children of all ages from 3mon-15-year-olds all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. I provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm a newly grad dental assistant. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated, have a... show more

I have 10 years of experience as a special education teacher! I have experience tutoring at the elementary level and have taught children in the public school settings. I also have "in home" experience helping children with special needs using Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have my masters degree in Special Education

Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify... show more

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to... show more

Working with young Children has given me the patience, love, and gratitude for all people. I have worked with children if all personalities and backgrounds and I can't wait to meet you

I have worked with special needs children most of my life. I had therapeutic foster children for many years and recently I did shared living with a handicapped woman. I worked as a special ed tutor for three years in an area school.

I have 10+ years of experience in childcare at the hospital as well as I have 3 kids of my own! I'm sweet, patient, super fun, outdoorsy, goofy, happy go lucky and I have a soft spot for Down syndrome children of any age! So if you have any with those special needs I'm your girl!! Look forward to hearing from you!

I've always been passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. Through my babysitting experiences and early childhood development coursework, I've found great joy in fostering a positive impact on young lives. As a patient, creative, and friendly individual, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for... show more

I have over 10 years in the education field, both in and out of the school system and with students of various abilities.

Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In... show more

I like working with kids because I am the oldest daughter in a family of 8. I have always been the caregiver. I started working with kids when I was 12 and babysat family. I am currently a special needs paraprofessional. I started this career after graduating college in August 2023 for Child Psychology. In my spare time, I... show more

I am a mature nanny/doula with over 25 years of experience in public schools, family childcare, childcare administration. I specialize in infant care and love working with first time parents. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and lactation consultant. I'd love to provide doula services for the newborn stage and stay on for... show more

I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as... show more

I have many years experience working with children who have special needs. My experience ranges from a classroom teacher to in -home assistance and tutoring. I have my Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in severe special needs. I also have a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have studied Applied... show more

Hello! I have a passion for caring for those in need. I've been doing child care for over 10 year and recently just left the field of veterinary medicine to attend nursing school. I've worked with a few younger adults with special needs and found the time bonding with them to be amazing. If you think I could be a good fix for... show more

Hello! I am Emma, I have over 5 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings. Most recently I have been a 1:1 para educator for special needs children. I also have a background in dance education and would love to bring some fun and movement to your home! I believe that every child brings their own energy and set of... show more

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... show more