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We have 60 special needs caregivers in Jamaica Plain, MA! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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Find special needs caregivers in Jamaica Plain, MA that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Jamaica Plain, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Jamaica Plain, MA
Hello! My name is Megan! I am a 24-year-old originally from Nashville, TN. I have recently moved to Boston for graduate school in the field of Public Health! Throughout undergrad (where I studied psychology and sociology), I nannied and babysat for multiple families. I am looking to make connections and meet amazing families in...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Charli C.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Charli ! I have been a CNA for a year and I am currently in nursing school. I do have experience in senior care as well as special needs care. I'm ready to care for you and your needs as well as run errands or clean up around the house for you!
Charli can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I have worked in an environment with children and youth for over 15 years. During the 2013-2014 school year I worked as a Special Education Aid in the Newton Public School System. For 11 years prior to that I taught art in a Newton after school program for Kindergarten age through 5th grade.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded...
Elizabeth K.
Meghan S.
Charlestown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meg is an experienced, dependable, and caring nanny. My daughter loved her and we could tell Meg truly cared for her as well. She was a great addition to our family and we miss her!"
Jessica L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "
Care member
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 35-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marlene is patient and engaging with our 3-year-old and 1-year-old! She does occasional date night sitting for us, and I would highly recommend her.
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Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...
Jenna V.
Hollie J.
Arlington, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Hollie took care of our two kitties (and our orchid) and kept an eye on the house for several weeks while we were out of town. She did a great job, was easy to communicate with, kept us updated and in general made it much easier for us to travel with peace of mind...
Rosie C.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie watched my two kids, 4 and 2. She fed them dinner and put them to sleep. She was really nice to them and they really liked her. I will definitely hire Stephanie again!"
Elizabeth D.
Denia C.
Roxbury, MA
$40-65/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
Lindsey C.
Braintree, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of three school aged children in Braintree and a licensed teacher in M. A. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, children with and without disabilities, minor in fine arts. I have been a nanny for children with and without special needs and have worked in public school classrooms, both typical and preschool...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Lindsey is amazing. she watched our 2 yo girl for 1 year until she was ready for preschool. She took her fun places and did crafts and other fun games. She is very reliable and was sweet and cuddly with our daughter. I always knew she was safe and well looked...
Jen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...
Helene J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
Kathleen H.
Norwood, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate. I'm 43 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie has been an absolute blessing to our family! My 8 month old son loves her. She takes such good care of him and always helps around the house. She's reliable, flexible with our schedule, very responsive when we contact her, and always lets me know that she's...
Kevin And Samantha B.
Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...
Anne C.
Alyssa C.
Quincy, MA
$40/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children from infancy to young adult for over 20 years receiving my masters degree in clinical psychology. I have specialized in working with children with special needs and am a board certified behavioral therapist.
I'd describe my personality as creative, patient, and trustworthy.
I like working with kids...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Alyssa as a babysitter for events or date nights. After our first meeting, we said it felt like we'd known her for years. With our almost 3 year old, she has been amazing! She doesn't just watch him, but she engages and ensures that all activities are fun...
Cory B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jamaica Plain, MA
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded with Nicole and called their summer...
- Elizabeth K.
Meghan S.
5.0
Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and really thrived!
Highly recommend!
- Laura H.
Clare O.
5.0
Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town
- Cassidy D.
Dorothea M.
5.0
Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly.
- Care member
Marlene G.
5.0
Marlene is patient and engaging with our 3-year-old and 1-year-old! She does occasional date night sitting for us, and I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
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