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Anwyn P.


Leverett, MA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Excited To Help Care For Your Children And Make A Positive Impact On Your Home.

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I'm Anwyn and I am a kind, creative and energetic 18-year-old taking a gap year. I live on Capitol Hill with my mom and siblings. I have lots of experience caring for children all ages, including a special needs child. I love engaging in creative activities, reading, cooking healthy organic meals, and just being around children,...
Anwyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Licensed Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 12 years and recently became licensed as a Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont. I have worked with...
Sabrina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...

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Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
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Jenna R.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Passionate Sitter

Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults with special needs for over 15 years. I approach children of all ages and abilities with kindness, equanimity, and respect. I offer options with clear and consistent limits and safe boundaries. I strive to foster mutual respect and cooperation with all of the children I work with.
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Fiona D.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have quite a bit of experience with children, I have been a gymnastics coach since I was 15 where I taught children ages 4-15. During that time I was not only coaching but I was also making sure the children were in a safe and positive environment. I have also been babysitting since I was 14, usually looking after more than...
Fiona can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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Bel M.


Sunderland, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have 10+ years of working with children in various settings including classrooms, summer camps, one-on-one, and in-home care and I have experience with kids who have special needs. I'm happy to do chores around the house, sit and do homework, make dinner and bring children to and from activities. I'm excited to meet you and...
Bel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Anna F.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
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Samantha B.


Amherst, MA

$22-50/hr4 yrs exp

Sam 25 Years Old Caring Empath Here To Help

I have been involved in special education since I was in middle school. Working with people with disabilities is my one true passion. Life isn't as full without it. I have an extensive background of working with kids as well.
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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
I am a certified Special Education teacher. For 6 plus years I have had a boy who uses a feeding tube and wheel chair, not potty trained. I engage in activities to keep him involved. I also administer medications through the feeding tube. Lots of lifting and moving. I have had experience with severe autism in a residential...
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Isabelle H.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Energetic Caregiver

Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
Im a very supportive person and understand what's it's like to struggle with mental illness along with adhd that help to be put in someone with similar issues. With addition I have cared for people with different abilities such as blindness, anxiety, depression and being bedridden.
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Eliya P.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experience With Ages 0-16 And Kids With Disabilities And Special Needs!

I am a licensed Fire Fighter/EMT for the Town of Hadley Fire Department and for the Town of Hatfield Fire Department. I just graduated with a B. S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UMass Amherst. I now live in Amherst and am looking for some extra money to make ends meet! I have been taking care of kids since we...
Eliya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Sitter :)

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
Ogechi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, specialized care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children for three years now. I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age. I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
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Alyssa B.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Private Childcare Provider

With 7+ years of experience with children and young adults of all abilities, I work hard to create a fun and engaging environment to enhance developmental growth. I have experience with CP, ASD, ADHD, and have experience with applied behavioral analysis and other forms of behavioral management.
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Duncain K.


Amherst, MA

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Care Assistant You Can Trust.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a physician with six years plus experience in clinical practice currently in grad school and so I'm unable to work full time at the moment. I have experience with critical care as well as care of individuals with special considerations. Please reach out for specialized care you'd find helpful.
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Sarah B.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Love The Little And Big Moments And Everything In Between

I have always loved working with kids. I am currently in college studying psychology with hopes of working with special need children in the future.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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