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Special needs caregivers in Hooksett, NH

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Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...

Cathy F.

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Janice P.


Sandown, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient and fun person who has worked with children outside of the home and also have two children of my own who are now teenagers. I have worked with the elderly, special needs, and children of all ages. I also have an Associate's Degree in Psychology and a Medical Assistant degree. I have currently worked in an...
Janice can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Janice has been wonderful with our daughter. Her care and compassion is always evident! Janice was vigilant with trach care, G tube feeds, and transitioning to oral feeding. She asks questions if clarification is needed to ensure proper care."

Elise G.

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Mikayla M.


Merrimack, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

LNA/ CNA Care Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a younger girl with disabilities, including a feeding tube and partial cognitive delays.
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Mikayla M.


Merrimack, NH

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Practitioner Student Seeking Part Time Employment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Mikayla, a registered nurse with a passion for caring for children, teens, and those in need. Growing up as the oldest of three, I began babysitting at a young age, sparking my passion for caring for others. While earning my BSN from UMass Lowell in 3. 5 years, I worked as a nurse's aide, providing home care for a...
Mikayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mikayla is kind, trustworthy and caring. I teach a class of kids k-2 who have autism and as our school nurse (of 600+ kids) she always made time to check them out and come to our classroom for their needs. She did a great job getting to know each one of them and...

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Julie K.


Windham, NH

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Liscenced Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider. Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."

Caryn J.

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Michelle G.


Concord, NH

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Mom Ready To Take Care Of Your Loved Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a 911 operator and special needs bus driver for 5 years. Later and most recently have worked as a driver for the VA and elderly day cares. I am looking to get more involved with hands on care, because I want to do more than just drive to appointments. I like the aspects of getting your loved ones out in the community be...
Michelle can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Has worked with autism, is very creative while problem solving, has a great adaptable attitude"

Wendy K.

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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Derry Female Looking to Care For Your Child/Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
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Donna H.


Raymond, NH

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I grew up with a brother that was special needs and was always hands on with his care and exercises. My brother suffers from a muscle disorder that has him wheelchair bound, and needs to be fed, clothed, assisted with dressing, bathing and toileting. I have always had a passion for taking care of people, of all ages. I have in...
5.0
"Donna helped care for my husband who had ALS. She is a knowledgeable and competent caregiver. She is also passionate and compassionate. She not only cared for and supported my husband but cared for me as well. She has a smile and positive attitude that lights...

Kim B.

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Nick S.


Derry, NH

$10-15/hr

Male Provider Looking To Provide Direct Support For Young Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is such a wonderful and caring guy that is always there for you and he's passionate about working with all people, especially special needs people. He's such a positive guy that will make you and your loved ones day. I highly recommend him."

Nina M.

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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking to Care for Your Child/Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Traci, I have babysat for about 35+ years, from newborn to about 14 years of age. I have worked 4-5 years in the rehabilitation field for a company, working with behavioral adolescents, autism, down syndrome and other areas. I live in Derry, have a car. and very flexible. I enjoy playing board games, doing...
Traci can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Traci was a care giver for my son P. who has Down’s syndrome. P. required full time care. Traci would get him off the bus, brought him for walks, weather permitting, and read and played games with him. During Traci’s tenure with P., he developed a new fascination...

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I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Kaylee-michelle H.


Manchester, NH

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Jobs!

Hi, I'm Adrien! I'm 18, and I have 8 years of experience watching babysitting, mostly my 3 younger siblings. I'm offering to help out around the house, with homework, cooking, prepping lunches for school, etc. I have lots of patience and can work with special needs children as well! I also have personal experience with special...
Kaylee-michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Kori K.


Bedford, NH

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher

I'm a mother to a child with special needs and a teacher seeking a family who needs random or scheduled care. . Experience with special needs, multiples and a variety of ages.
Kori can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rose R.


Sandown, NH

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

After graduating high school in 2015, I found my passion for working with children. Starting at the YMCA as an educator. I became a camp counselor at the YWCA, then a lifeguard, and eventually a camp coordinator, organizing enriching active experiences for kids. Currently, as an SPED paraprofessional at an elementary school, I...
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Maria L.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Love Caring For Children And Dogs

My name is Maria and I'm 36 years old. I've done babysitting since I was very young. I've babysat for my family. I got my first formal babysitting job in June of 2009. I worked as extra help for kids after school for almost 4 years taking care of 3 wonderful girls who are now almost 7, 8 and 10 years old. They were 4, 5 and 7...
Maria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brittany S.


Fremont, NH

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

A little about me! I have worked in home healthcare since 2006. Most recent w/ a family 5 years caring for a man that had brain cancer and suffered strokes. I assisted with daily tasks, and that in the recent months included dressing, bathing, and feeding and most importantly, providing companionship. I get so much fulfillment...
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Sara D.


Hampstead, NH

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sara, and I'm excited to bring my extensive experience and passion for caregiving to a wonderful family in need of some extra help. I've got 2 years of experience in special needs senior care, another 2 years in in-home care, specializing in Alzheimer's care, hospice, personal care, companionship, respite, house...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Cassadi K.


Manchester, NH

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am currently studying to get a degree in music therapy, in this field we are given the opportunity to work with special needs of all types. I have experience working with children and young adults with Autism, Down Syndrome, and ADHD, just to name a few.
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Anne S.


Londonderry, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter Available

I spent the summer of 2015 working as a residential counselor and health affiliate at a residential therapy program for children with severe emotional and behavioral differences. In the summer of 2014 I cared for two challenging boys ages 10 and 11, providing transportation, meals and having fun outside with them. I have also...
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alivia D.


Epsom, NH

$17-26/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

My name is Alivia, I have been babysitting for the past 6 years. I work with kids of all ages! I have experience working with kids who have special needs as well. My main priority will be to focus on the kids!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hooksett, NH

Heather M.

4.0

Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and Heather elected to move on to...

- Cathy F.

Janice P.

5.0

Janice has been wonderful with our daughter. Her care and compassion is always evident! Janice was vigilant with trach care, G tube feeds, and transitioning to oral feeding. She asks questions if clarification is needed to ensure proper care.

- Elise G.

Mikayla M.

5.0

Mikayla is kind, trustworthy and caring. I teach a class of kids k-2 who have autism and as our school nurse (of 600+ kids) she always made time to check them out and come to our classroom for their needs. She did a great job getting to know each one of them and was sensitive to the things they...

- Care member

Julie K.

5.0

Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again.

- Caryn J.

Michelle G.

5.0

Michelle has been working for me for the last three months. She is always cheerful, easy to get along with and is dependable and extremely punctual. Michelle assist me getting dressed and hoyer's me from my bed to my wheelchair. As well as, preparing breakfast and lunch and doing some housekeeping...

- Val M.

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