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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care, specialized care, companionship & 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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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have always had an open mind and heart to those with special needs of any sort. I have family that is special needs, and my best friend of 11 years has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Paranoid Schizophrenia, and is Manic Depressive. I do not hold anything against anyone and would like to pride myself in my patience...
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Mars C.


Whately, MA

$14-17/hr5 yrs exp

Pca

I have helped seniors & young adults with disabilities: with house keeping tasks. Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, medicine management, laundry assistance & some personal care etc.
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Catherine Z.


Sunderland, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Georgia H.


Amherst, MA

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities. I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
Georgia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
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Marcia V.


Amherst, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

RN Looking To Help With Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a registered nurse of 11 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. I live in Amherst most of the time but I do travel back to NYS where I own a home and my parents live. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My...
Marcia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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