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Find special needs caregivers in Lakeville, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakeville, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakeville, MA

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Charlene P.


Lakeville, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a teacher's aide for a school in Freetown, MA. I babysit quite frequently for my grandchildren. I love kids and what each one brings to this life. I have been a personal assistant, cleaned and organized homes, been a caregiver to special needs and the elderly. I can help whatever the need. I have excellent references.
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Charlene for some work in NC. I talked with her references and talked with Charlene, myself. Since she ended up not moving, she did not work for us. However, if you believe she is a perfect fit for your situation, I would not hesitate at all to hire her....

Shirlene G.

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Charlene P.


Lakeville, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs

I have worked with special needs boys and special needs adults. I worked at Whitney Academy for boys and now working for New England Villages as a live-in caregiver. I would love to help out your son and help him in the community. My passion is in this kind of population. My name is Charlene.
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Rachel G.


Lakeville, MA

$16-21/hr

Taunton Babysitter!

CPR and First Aide certified! I have experience working with psych and special needs children of all ages! I am a former foster parent and love working with children! Have any question? Feel free to message me!
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Bree B.


Lakeville, MA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children Of All Ages, Loves Crafts And Outdoor Activities.

Hello! I am a Licensed Social Worker as well as a certified preschool teacher. I have over 10 years experience working in the public school department. I have worked with all age groups ranging from infant to adolescents; as well as special needs/inclusion. I run a very small child care out of my home in order to provide a more...
Bree can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Benjamin M.


Lakeville, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello! My name is Ben, and I have six years of experience working with children of all ages and ability levels. I started out by running an after-school program through the YMCA and fell in love with working with children. I have since worked in special education for the past four years and have the opportunity to work with some...
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Vanda M.


Taunton, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care

I'm currently a full time cna with 10 years of experience. I am looking to build more clients to take care of, I've been working as hha for the past 10 years. I have always had love for being around elderly and caring for them I can provide personal care and transportation needs for doctors appointments and errands
5.0
"Vanda is a conscientious lady. She is Kind, Present, Empathetic, Thorough, Good sense of humor, Encouraging and Honest. Vanda was my "go to caregiver" for when a client needed a polite and caring person to help them. Often times when starting care for the first...

Amy W.

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Kathryn M.


Taunton, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver Available

I have 20 years experience in the field of child care on every level from private nannying to teaching daycare & preschool in public & private schools. I also am a certified nurses assistant with lots of experience with all aspects of caretaking.
5.0
"Katie has been watching our one year old daughter for the past three months. She did a great job making her comfortable and they have lots of fun together. Katie keeps the energy up and treats our little girl like she’s family. "

Care member

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Makayla M.


New Bedford, MA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Makayla, I have worked with children for 4 years now. I love being outside and staying active. I'm dependable, always on time, flexible schedule, and good at multitasking. CPR and first aid certified for infants. I have my own vehicle. Non-smoker. I have experience with special needs. I also have a RBT (registered...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Makayla. She was great with my three kids. My son D (7) has Down syndrome and she was so good to him! So patient and caring! She was amazing with my other two kids, my daughter E (5) and my youngest son L (1). I highly...

Jessica L.

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Maria F.


New Bedford, MA

$21-22/hr8 yrs exp

Full/Part-time Nanny/Caregiver Available

4.0

(4)

Born and raised in Portland, Maine. Relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts. A little about me: When my youngest sister was born my father nicknamed me Mother Hen due to my nurturing nature and patience with her. Coming from a large family I have always gravitated toward childcare positions - During my high school career, I...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is such a great babysitter. She goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of kids. My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and I never had to worry about the flaking babysitter. She followed everything I had told her when it came to what...

Taniesha C.

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Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have many years (over 30) of childcare/babysitting experience, including extensive special needs experience. I also tutor in several subjects and work as a special needs & senior advocate. I enjoy interacting with children by actively playing, by reading, and by being creative with fun activities, which most parents really...
Geralyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Geralyn is very effective and experienced in many aspects, as well as being extremely detail oriented. She truly cares about her clients, whether they be children she is tutoring or caring for, or older people for whom she may be advocating."

Alvaro D.

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Cheryl G.


Raynham, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking to Care for School Aged Children

I'm 62-year-old. I have lived in Raynham for over 26 years. Over 20 years I've cared for many children from toddlers to school aged children. For six years cared for twins a girl and boy who are now 16. That was on a part-time basis. Most recently I cared for brothers who were special needs. I'm very artistic and love sharing my...
Cheryl can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Although I know Cheryl on a personal level I have also been witness to how she cares for children and elderly. She is all what you would want, an all around good person, good head on her shoulders, organized, attentive. I would trust her with anyone's life, isn't...

Erica E.

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Allison G.


Acushnet, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Allison and I am 29 years old. I love working with children and I have lots of experience from daycares, elementary school, high-school, private nanny , special needs children etc. I am currently on maternity leave and will not be returning to work at the high-school. I am looking for a lovely family who will welcome...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Allison has a way with kids. I've seen first hand with my children, especially when they are having a "moment" not listening and temper tantrums. She talks very calmly to them, doesn't lose her cool and get them to calm down! "

Caitlin I.

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Hannah D.


Bridgewater, MA

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm hannah a babysitter/teacher/ paraprofessional/nanny who loves working with kids! For the past three years I've been working at a childcare center being responsible for up to 10 children at once ages 3 months- 12 years. I have been a mother's helper since I was 12 and babysitting since 14. I have experience caring for...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I had a daughter with numerous congenital diagnoses, including severe special needs & global developmental delays. I'm an advocate for special needs children and seniors, as well as tutor in several subjects. My experience includes working with two brothers for over five years, since infancy. Among their diagnoses were autism,...
5.0
"Geralyn is a gem...soothing, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I cannot recommend her more! I don't worry about her in my home, helping me, or handling my personal information. Geralyn "babysits" me with my "special needs" while I wait for major surgery and then...

Pamela M.

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Eliza N.


Taunton, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

16 Year Old Experienced Lifeguard And Babysitter

I am 18 and I have experience with children who have special needs, infants, toddlers, etc. I am CPR, Emergency Oxygen, AED, First Aid, Lifeguard (BLS), and Special Needs certified; I also have my drivers license. I intern in a preschool/pre-K five days a week as well as in a local elementary school. I've been a babysitter for...
Eliza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I love working with special needs kids we have a 16-year-old at home. I have work with the elderly I have given shower bed baths
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Kim B.


Raynham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have had 20 plus years of working with children of various ages and abilities. I am dependable, caring, and willing to learn new skills in order to best care for little ones in my care.
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Christine E.


Middleboro, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Krissy, I am a wife and a mom of two girls looking for work while they are in school. I can do anything that needs to be done including but not limited to personal care, housekeeping, laundry, organizing, shopping and running errands, meal prep, drive to doctors appointments or other social outings. Would love...
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Lori M.


New Bedford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for mentally and physically challenged people for over 10 years. My clients I have had in the past had spina-bifida, cerebral palsy, autism, fragile X, ADHD, ADD, mild to moderate MR, diabetes and seizure disorders. I also have done respite care for many individuals and I had a foster child for a year with autism.
Currently going to university to earn a degree in severe special education. Experience as an aide for a teen with mobility impairments as well as cognitive disabilities. Maintained daily routines of activities and care needs to support child. Assisted with nighttime routines of bathing, changing, and brushing teeth. Interned in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakeville, MA

Charlene P.

5.0

I hired Charlene for some work in NC. I talked with her references and talked with Charlene, myself. Since she ended up not moving, she did not work for us. However, if you believe she is a perfect fit for your situation, I would not hesitate at all to hire her.

- Shirlene G.

Vanda M.

5.0

Vanda is a very caring person, honest, and very dependable caregiver.

- Maria A.

Kathryn M.

5.0

Katie has been watching our one year old daughter for the past three months. She did a great job making her comfortable and they have lots of fun together. Katie keeps the energy up and treats our little girl like she’s family.

- Care member

Makayla M.

5.0

Makayla is great with kids, always on time and very responsible. Every time I leave my kids with Makayla I know they're in good hands. My kids love her and are always excited to hear when she is coming over to babysit. Would definitely recommend hiring her!

- Jake N.

Maria F.

5.0

Maria was my family's nanny for a brief period of time while my wife was bedridden from an illness. During her time in our home she was nothing but pleasant. Our 5 year old son loved her and was sad to see her go.

- Michael O.

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