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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lancaster, MA

The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Lancaster, MA

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Barbara F.


West Boylston, MA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Gentle Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caretaker at heart and have taken care of people of all ages with a variety of special needs. I'm calm, creative, resourceful, and encouraging. Helping people make the best of their lives, whatever their situation may be, is something I find very rewarding.
Barbara can also help with: Visiting physician, specialized care, dementia, companionship
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Erin D.


Leominster, MA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Super Energetic And Ready To Help And Have A Ton Of Fun!

Hello! I am a very energetic and excited individual. I am 20 years old, and have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting for over 7 years and have worked at multiple summer camps with children ranging in the ages of 6-17. Also I am active Adult Leader in the Scouts, BSA Program. I am currently a...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Anna C, Lunenburg Ma Hi! I am 18 years old, and just graduated from lunenburg high this year! I am attending college in the fall of 2019 in hopes of becoming a special education teacher. I am super energetic, smiley and very outgoing! I love taking care of kids and taking them out exploring and just overall having a good time...
Hi I'm Jaffrey, nice to meet you! I have cared my whole life for my older brother Mathias who has Down syndrome. I have always loved and cared for him and his friends with special needs. My senior year in high school I decided to get a job at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Illinois where I am from. I...
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Bailey S.


Stow, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Caregiver

Hello! My name is Bailey and I am a 19-year-old student at Clark University. When I'm not in school I live in Stow, MA and spend most of my time as a care-giver. When I was 13 I started working at daycares, then worked as a camp counselor, camp leader, babysitter, nanny, and PCA for children and adults with special needs. I've...
I'm a nursing student ready to assist you with activities of daily life and make sure each part of the job is done with love and care
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Erin G.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Typical/Creative And Caring

10 plus years in education field. In the schools, home, and residential programs. Mother of two, mature.
Erin can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Josie D.


Bolton, MA

$18-28/hr4 yrs exp

Bubbly Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Josie! I am a kind-hearted college student looking for a summer job. I have around 4 years of experience working with children of different ages, ranging from ages three months to 7 years old. I worked at a daycare in high school and have been babysitting for almost five years now. I also worked as a Personal Care...
Josie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mackenzie M.


Clinton, MA

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hey! I'm Mackenzie! I have over over 10 years experience in caring for children and teens including those with diverse needs and care plans! I strive to create an inclusive environment in which all children feel valued and supported, providing personalized care.
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Edith F.


Bolton, MA

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for 15 years because I love nurturing children and helping them learn and grow. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have also worked with children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making children feel...
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Nicole B.


Clinton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking A Family

Hello! My name in Nicole and I am 29 years old. I have 10+ years working with children, both neuro-typical and neuro-divergent. I tend to use a gentle approach with children, with time-outs, and emphasis on emotional expression, but am always open to using whatever style fits best for your family (baby wearing, independent...
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Amber C.


Leominster, MA

$23-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years, spending time intermittently as a part time mentor. My kid brother is autistic and schizoaffective bipolar, so I've spent my life in the company of those with a range of special needs and abilities. The best aspect of personal and professional roles has...
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Meredith C.


Clinton, MA

$28-35/hr1 yrs exp

Neurodivergent Friendly

I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.
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Bethany P.


Leominster, MA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a licensed special education teacher offering tutoring services for school age children from 3rd grade to 6th grade in the subjects of reading, writing, math, organization, social skills and coping skills. Safety has always been the core of my teaching philosophy. No matter how interesting, knowledgeable, pleasant or...
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Amber C.


Leominster, MA

$24-34/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Aide

Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years. I'm very grateful for the time I've spent being a caregiver and am now a mum to a happy little girl that was born in January of this year. My time in healthcare was spent primarily in long term settings; nursing homes with memory care units and group...
Amber can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kelsey B.


Ayer, MA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing nanny with six years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring reliable child care. My calm, patient, and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, helping them flourish under my care. Open and consistent communication with parents about their child's day is essential, and I provide...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello, my name is Susanna! I have 5 years of nanny experience, working with multiple children ages newborn to 14. I also have 2 years of experience working in the school system, teaching physical education for grades pre-k through 6, as well as working as a special needs aid and kindergarten assistant. I am more than happy...
Susanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kiley G.


Leominster, MA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Childcare - Special Needs, Early Childhood, & Teaching Experience

Providing care has always been part of my personal and professional life. I am an empathetic and attentive care giver. I have experience with all ages from newborns to senior citizens. Throughout my time in high school and college I also volunteered at a therapeutic horse riding center for children and adults with mental and...
Kiley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Barbara F.


West Boylston, MA

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Highly Qualified

As a lover of children and teaching, I received most of my college credits in an Early Childhood Education/Special Needs program. I put my education on hold to raise and educate my 5 beautiful children who have grown into highly intelligent, capable adults. In 2014, I went back to school and earned a bachelor's degree in...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Laura V.


Sterling, MA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time PCA Available

I am passionate about what I do because I love people. I think everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and by having the pleasure of working with so many different families I get to see a variety of people who have grown with their disabilities, are growing, or have learned to live with it with some assistance from...

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