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Yazuri B.


Lenox, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional, With 12 Years Of Experience

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Over the past few years, I've gained much experience working with children in various educational settings. I've served as a Shared Para-Professional in a kindergarten classroom at Muddy Brook Elementary and as a General Classroom Para at Mountainside Preschool. I've had the privilege of working with many children, including...
Yazuri can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

For the past 12 years I have worked in Special Education supporting the academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs of diverse student populations. I have taught in inclusive and sub-separate classrooms in lead and co-teaching roles, both in-person and via virtual formats. Through this experience, I have developed a solid...
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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(2)

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Jacqulyn S.


Lee, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Looking To Create Smiles

As someone with a lifelong passion for helping others, I have always thrived in going above and beyond to help anyone. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love of learning and caring with people, which has allowed me to gain valuable skills including patience and a strong work ethic. I am excited about the possibility of sharing my...
5.0
"Jackie has been a godsend. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient with all aspects of caring for our elderly mom with serous dementia. "

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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

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Patrick M.


Lee, MA

$20-50/hr

Caring Professional

Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Patricia M.


Pittsfield, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Term Care, Pediatric Care, Caregiver-PDN Needs

The Care in Place Movement is a real thing! That's what I'm here for. Background/Experience: CNA/LPN Alzheimer's, Dementia, LTC and Acute care. Pediatric experience as well. Light housekeeping to skilled nursing whatever need may arise! I can be of use in navigating insurance help, setting up prior authorizations, looking...
Hello my name is Lisa M. I am a social therapist. I have worked and lived with individuals who have all different abilities for 5years now. I believe that I can be of help to take care of your loved one who has special needs and be a person they can trust and build a friendship with. I feel like I am called to do this type of...
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Rebecca N.


Becket, MA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of clinical setting experience with direct patient care in a hospital setting as well as home care experience and, child care. Working at a hospital, my schedule varies each week. I work three 13-hour shifts per week. So, my work schedule is alternating weekends and two weekdays. I always know my schedule a...
I have worked with both adults and children with all sorts of disabilities. I worked as a vocational trainer for persons with disabilities for over 11 yrs. I worked in a day program for over 5 yrs . I am kind, patient , fun loving . I enjoy the outdoors but am just as content reading or playing board games. I am able to multi...
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Amber S.


Pittsfield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have watched children ranging in ages 6 months up to 12 years old. I have been watching children for over 10 years and I absolutely love it. I like to do arts and crafts as well as be outside to play whenever the weather cooperates. I have worked with children with special needs as well and have some training in that area. I...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Patrick M.


Lee, MA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I like caring for people with special needs because I love knowing I'm making a difference in people's lives that wouldn't have the opportunity otherwise.
I have experience working with infants to people with special needs and developmental disorders. I am kind, respectful, punctual, and reliable.
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Patrick M.


Lee, MA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Proffesional

Hey my name is Patrick. I'm very active and outgoing. I have two years childcare experience working at a summer camp. Where I received CPR and first aid training. I also have two years experience, looking after a child with high functioning autism. I currently work as a community hab worker for adults with special needs. I'm...
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care Provider Available

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...

Diane K.


Housatonic, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, enthusiastic & caring I like caring for people with special needs because I have lots of experience in this area & I have an affinity for this area. I'm looking for a job that has parents who are a combination of structured and carefree, similar to myself. I started caring for people...
Hi! My name is Shaylyne. I'm a certified preschool teacher, who has previously worked as assistant Montessori primary teacher and have 10 years of experience in early childhood education. I have over a decade of paid babysitting experience and enjoy working with many families. I've cared for newborns, children with special...
Shaylyne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Amy H.


New Lebanon, NY

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked for COARC and Wildwood Programs. I have a Child Care Technican Certificate from St. Margaret's Center for Children. I have many years of experience with caring for special needs children.

Liane R.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lenox, MA

Crystal M.

5.0

I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

Jacqulyn S.

5.0

Jackie has been a godsend. Very knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient with all aspects of caring for our elderly mom with serous dementia.

- Care member

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!

- Anne H.

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