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5.0
(1)
For the past two years I have been working in the human services field caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with mobility issues, personal hygiene care, feeding, autism diagnosis, and providing transportation for wheel chair bound individuals.
Nydia D.
Andover, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I am an attentive, responsible, trustworthy, loving, caring certified caregiver and a mother. I have my CPR and first aid certificates. I am also a Home Health Aide, CNA, and PCA. I have been doing this type of care for 17 years there for I am well-experienced and trained in child care. Working with kids of all ages is my...
Nydia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Always on time. Great with kids! Very kind, pleasant knowledge and definitely someone I would hire again."
Norrine K.
5.0
(2)
I am a paraprofessional and have worked with children that have special needs. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, and learn each day.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the proud mom of a 16-year-old boy who has special needs. I'm very comfortable (and flexible) with all types of situations, including giving medications and seizures. My experience includes caring for family members as well as my "extended family." Currently, I'm working for a wonderful family in town, watching their 2...
Sheila can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never...
Michelle B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenn I am 25 years old. I am looking to help all children be their full selves. I have 10+ years of experience with children including with special needs children. I am a certified teacher as well as babysitting, EEC, CPR and first aid certified. I've mainly worked with newborns, infants and toddlers but have...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great with my kids they love her. Super reliable!"
Care member
Heather M.
Windham, NH
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...
Cathy F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 46 female living in the methuen area and I am a mother of two adult children and a grandmother of 1! I have been laid off recently and not looking to work back in the corporate world so I m looking for a change and to stay local. We have a dog so pets are not an issue. I have experience providing day care to...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is wonderful with our kids! She does after school pick ups along with taking them to activities. She thoughtful and energetic, just what kids need."
Sreya S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...
Josie B.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is EmJ! I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years I have experience in children, adult and senior care. I have worked in hospital short term care to end of life care for all ages. in my spare time I rescue and rehabilitate exotic animals. My most current job is New England Pediatric Care as a CNA, Recreational...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University
Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6)
5+ Years Experience
Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc.
Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider.
Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."
Caryn J.
Monica D.
Tewksbury, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been in the health care industry for for way over 28 years. I am very dependable, honest, caring, compassionate, and above all I have sensor of humor. Ref furnished on request.
5.0
(4)
Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns.
I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...
Maddy G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My Names Ashlee I have 10+ years of childcare/house manager experience with children ranging from ages newborn to late teens, including twins, triplets and working with children who have behavioral issues/special needs. I am also a mom to a 4-year-old boy! I have worked for many families and agencies in the Boston. I am...
Ashlee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ashlee is a great choice by far the best. She treated my kids as if they were her own. She did educational activities with them and lots of outside play. She respected every rule I set forth for my child and I could never ask for any one better. She is the best...
Shelby A.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about myself.
I'm 27 years old.
10+ years experience.
Background working in Public Education Pre-K through 5th grade, special education (para/aid), after school programing, summer camps, nursery programing, and private care.
Associates Degree and ECE Certificate
I have training in CPR and First Aid, Concussion...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Kaitlin is wonderful with my infant twins. She interacts with them and keeps them busy. She is also great with my two year old daughter who sees her before daycare."
Katie W.
Sara W.
North Andover, MA
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I started working with kids when I was 13. I have a lot of experience with all ages and have been also working with special needs children since I was a kid.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Keri and I am 31 years old. I am currently a full time nanny Monday-Thursday for a 7-month-old baby. I am looking for a family to help out on Fridays as well as for occasional date nights!
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants-school aged children. I have worked as a nanny, toddler/preschool...
Keri can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Joshina T.
Lowell, MA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Joshina , i'm 29 years old. I've been working with kids for five years. I love kids. I have a special needs baby. I am an experienced childcare assistance. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified, I speak English, Spanish and Italian.
I am ready to work with your children!
Heather M.
Haverhill, MA
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I currently work as a paraprofessional in a school that serves special needs in Andover, Ma.
My students have autism and social/emotional deficits.
I have been working with this population on and off for a number of years beginning when I was in my twenties.
My mother has worked in the special education field for 30 years and...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My name is Ari, I have 5 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, homework, extracurricular activities, helping build routine/structure, & transportation.
Safety is my number one concern. Play time comes second!
Rates are flexible as needed.
I have professional and personal experience caring for special needs...
Arianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lawrence, MA
Nydia D.
5.0
Always on time. Great with kids! Very kind, pleasant knowledge and definitely someone I would hire again.
- Norrine K.
Sheila P.
5.0
I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never misses a beat! She is a loving,...
- Michelle B.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jenn has been watching my children since they were infants. She began watching them for random nights out. It grew to her being their full time Caregiver while my husband and I were at work. My children are now 12 and 14 and no longer need Jenn's services, however they love it when she comes to...
- Care member
Heather M.
4.0
Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and Heather elected to move on to...
- Cathy F.
Mary G.
5.0
Mary is wonderful with our kids! She does after school pick ups along with taking them to activities. She thoughtful and energetic, just what kids need.
- Sreya S.
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