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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopedale, MA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopedale, MA

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Randi B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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I am an experienced caregiver for primarily senior citizens but have also worked with young children professionally and privately. Most recently I have worked with the same woman till her passing at 99 years old last month. I am trained in Alzheimer's, dementia, CPR and first aid. I am extremely organized, a fast learner, I am a...
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Liz B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Schedule, Overnights & Weekends Infant-Senior & Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two adult children who majored in Early Children Education, I worked in both public and private preschools, day cares, elementary schools as well as coaching youth and high school sports. During the Summer months I ran Camp Programs which included lifeguard duties and teaching swim lessons. I have experience...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Barbara J.


Blackstone, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nursing assistant, I have been working as a CNA since 2006. I enjoyed working with people in needs and makes me feel good when I help some one who specially need help.
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family."

Ken C.

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Nancy L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my Name is Nancy! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
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Cheryl C.


Milford, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Creative, Cheerful And Flexible Mature Woman

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility. I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her...

Danielle H.

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Cecilia S.


Medway, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Creative and Athletic Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm one of seven children and I've been sitting since I was old enough to earn money. My three children are now young adults and on their own. I worked hard with them and their achievements make me a proud Momma! I am college educated, athletic, energetic, a lifelong learner, organized, conscientious, a great cook and I'm...
Cecilia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"I messaged Cecilia for taking care of my baby. But at that time she was not available for the job. The best thing about her is that she informed me about it very soon so I am not delayed from searching the nanny for my baby. I wish Cecilia all the best for her new...

Shruti B.

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Michelle M.


Woonsocket, RI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind. "

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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions. With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel interviewed with us and seemed like a very nice person. She was articulate, caring, punctual and seemed like an overall great person to have as your nanny. We were on the fence about hiring her since she had a child she would need to bring with her and it...

Wendy T.

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Liam M.


Milford, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a former ABA therapist. I have worked for years at the Northshore consortium. I've been an in house tutor/caregiver. I worked as a literacy assistant at a highschool. I currently work as an after-school teacher. I have worked with different children of different needs of all ages. I am looking to work as a full time or part...
Liam can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and...

Yelena K.

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Caitlin B.


Franklin, MA

$21-25/hr2 yrs exp

Young And Active Sitter Ready To Help!

Hi! I am currently a junior at University looking for a summer job for when I come home, not only to bring fun to your kid's summer but to mine as well! The kids I work with would say the best activities we do together are karaoke times, the arts and crafts I bring, baking together, and LOTS of fun games outside. I love making...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Caitlin was our nanny for the summer and was dependable, kind, energetic and patient. My children loved spending time with her and looked forward to the activities Caitlin led with them. She took initiative when the children needed it and also checked in with me...

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Ginnette D.


Milford, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for.
Ginnette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ginnette has been an excellent babysitter to my 3 year old twins. Very dependable!"

Liz K.

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Doreen B.


Franklin, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny Seeks Full-Time Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 25 years. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teens, as well as have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs. I have worked with many different families and have learned so much from each one. I worked with two families as a live-in...
Doreen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Doreen spent dozens of days in November, December, and January with our infant while my mother-in-law was unavailable. Some of the time I was able to work from home and I would hear her interacting playfully and talking with the baby. The little one always gives...

Christine M.

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Morgan S.


Franklin, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for 14 years and babysat for 20 years now. I previously coached gymnastics for 15 years (before covid). I have three children of my own ranging from a toddler through school age. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, and going to parks and libraries. I have nannied children ranging in age from 2...
Morgan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We found Morgan through Care.com and she has been nannying for our family for several months now. We could not be happier! We were initially a little nervous at whether she would be able to handle caring for our 3 year old in addition to our few-month-old baby (I...

Anne V.

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Mariza F.


Ashland, MA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Experience In Early Child Education. Looking For A Nanny/Babysitter Part-time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 15yrs+ of experience in Early Child Education as a Lead Teacher working with infants/toddlers and Preschool I'm very responsible, friendly, positive, attentive, well organized, compassionate and motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Experience with special-needs students. I love working...
Mariza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mariza is a very sweet lady ,she also is very patient ,accountable and trustworthy. She promotes a safe and fun environment to the kids in her care."

Simone S.

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Mark H.


Medway, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

I like working with special needs kids doing activities that they like to do all aspects of bathing and grooming care with feeding making dinners Play clean up around the house
5.0
"Mark is very patient and understanding with a friendly personality. He watched my special needs daughter for 4 years. My daughter now is residing at a special needs school. But on the weekends she comes home and he still helps with her needs."

Maureen C.

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Hannah M.


Woonsocket, RI

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience!

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Laundry and light housekeeping. I have experience with working in a daycare for 4 years and I am one of five siblings, one being special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Jocelin H.


Uxbridge, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there- I'm Jocelin! I have 11 years of experience and I currently work as a nanny, and previously worked at a daycare, as well as an ABA therapist. I've worked with children ages 3 months- 9. I also have worked with children with special needs. I am able to plan activities/crafts based on your child's development to help them...
Jocelin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hello! I am a college freshman living in NYC looking to help families with any and all childcare needs they may have. I grew up in Massachusetts as the oldest of three, and beyond that I have been formally babysitting since age 12. I have experience with kids ages 4 months old and up, as well as kids who are on the spectrum/have...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Clara B.


Millis, MA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Clara, I am 26 years old, and I live in Millis, MA. I currently work part time for a company assisting children with emotional and developmental needs. I am very easy going, kind, and responsible. I am fully vaccinated, and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a lot of experience including babysitting, driving...
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Jacqueline F.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate Caregiver/Nanny

I'm a nurturing and experienced nanny with a deep love for children. My background includes raising my own four children and working as a teacher assistant at Wake County Public Schools, giving me a wealth of experience and understanding in childcare. I have a lot of experience working with special needs children, whom I...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopedale, MA

Barbara J.

5.0

Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family.

- Ken C.

Cheryl C.

5.0

Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her teaching background, she likes to...

- Danielle H.

Cecilia S.

4.0

I messaged Cecilia for taking care of my baby. But at that time she was not available for the job. The best thing about her is that she informed me about it very soon so I am not delayed from searching the nanny for my baby. I wish Cecilia all the best for her new job!

- Shruti B.

Michelle M.

5.0

Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind.

- Care member

Rachel H.

5.0

Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways when we needed her. She will be missed.

- Catherine S.

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