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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hopkinton, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Hopkinton, MA

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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

4.0

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for three years. She was very punctual, polite and flexible...notified us early about any appointments or personal days and always had a backup plan for personal emergencies. "

Chandra S.

Hi everyone! My name is Madelyn, and I am seeking a full-time or part-time nanny position this summer. I am a current college student and will be home in Hopkinton for the summer, starting in early May until late August. I am currently studying elementary education and special education. I have years of experience working with...
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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alli P.


Hopkinton, MA

$19-23/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began working with special needs children, then onto typical preschool along with babysitting often. I am patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a nurturing environment for children to thrive. My communication approach with parents...
Alli can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Donna C.


Hopkinton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Companion With A Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of many elderly family members over the years. I have been there companions and there friends. I have taken them shopping and played games with them. I have helped with there meals and and errands and have stayed overnight with them. A couple of them also had dementia and lived with my family so I am...
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Amaliya P.


Hopkinton, MA

$19-27/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Helper Available!

Hi! My name is Molly, and I'm looking for a job where I can use my skills, patience, and kindness to help care for you or your loved one. Most of my experience is as a nanny, but I have elder care experience too! In the past I've helped people with special needs, including older people with various levels of care required. I'm...
Amaliya can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
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Renee C.


Marlborough, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm 36 years old, living in Marlborough Ma. I jave a 19-month-old foster daughter. I am very motivated and treat all kiddos like my own! I'm seeking a full-time position at this time. or part time. (Depending on pay.) I have 15-17 years of professional experience in childcare of all ages, in school, and at home. I am CPR/first...
Renee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Renee is wonderful! We love her and so does our son. She babysits for us often and we always feel confident in the care she provides. She loves to do fun and engaging activities with our son and he loves seeing her whenever she comes over. Highly recommend Renee!!!"

Rachel S.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

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Kyleigh S.


Marlborough, MA

$37/hr4 yrs exp

I Will Care For Your Kiddos As If They Were My Family!

Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...
Kyleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well! "

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Lysa Y.


Framingham, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Woman , With Over30 Years Experience With Children And Household Management.Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mother , Teacher , nanny , and work with Kids in my community. Over 30 years experience. Fun ! Cool! And progressive! And a great cook!!! I have 10 years working with Teenagers with cognitive disabilities ex: ADHD, Depression, defiance and trauma , Cerebral , etc. I have work with kids my whole life. Infants Preschool...
Lysa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lysa has been an incredible help to us. She has a positive attitude and is always looking for ways to help us run our household ,or manage our family. She is kind, great with kids and an absolutely amazing cook. Our children have gotten older and one now has a...

Lorianne P.

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28-43/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Claudia has been with our family as a part nanny since early November. She is reliable and my girls adore her. She helps with cleaning around the house, laundry, meal prep in addition to playing fun and creative games with my 2 & 4 year old girls."

Gina C.

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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, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Due to a family emergency, we were unexpectedly staying at my mom's house for longer than expected and Cecilia came to the rescue! She cared for my almost 9-month old for a full week (working 8 AM - 6 AM) and I couldn't have been more pleased with her care. Cecilia...

Beth S.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking...

Tenley P.

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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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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."

Peter B.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

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Cassandra R.


Marlborough, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...

Carrie P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hopkinton, MA

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.

Renee C.

3.0

When Renee was with our child she took excellent care of her. Had wonderful activities and games even though our child was not even one yet. However she struggled to come on time in the morning and often called out sick, as our nanny, this left is in a bind. Then she quit without notice after 4...

- Annika B.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that is looking for some help.

- Wendy W.

Kyleigh S.

5.0

Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well!

- Care member

Lysa Y.

5.0

Lysa has been an incredible help to us. She has a positive attitude and is always looking for ways to help us run our household ,or manage our family. She is kind, great with kids and an absolutely amazing cook. Our children have gotten older and one now has a license, so they no longer need after...

- Lorianne P.

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