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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

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

First Aid

CPR

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Chase W.


Sunderland, MA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker Available Near Hayward, CA

I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator Available For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 40 years. During that time I've worked as a a NYC special education teacher as well as a private educational therapist working with children with special needs and helping their families with support and coaching. I specialize in working...
Gisele can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Partime Care-giver

Hello, My name is Maya . I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Umass Amherst. I have always loved kids, especially kids with medical issues and special needs. I am currently a Biology major on a pre-med track hoping to one day be a pediatrician. I have experience with care giving to kids with cerebral palsy and other special needs.
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Laura K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education/Needs

My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter Available

I have been a mother for 22 years. I have two children and have always been their primary caregiver. I have worked as a personal caregiver for special needs children and adults for 15 years, and recently as a paraprofessional educator in a kindergarten classroom for two years. I am a Licensed Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid...
Sabrina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced In Camp ANCHOR Experienced Babysitter

Graduating nursing school this upcoming May. Only thing on my schedule is studying for the NCLEX- so I am very flexible!
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to...

Tonya D.

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Whitney H.


Easthampton, MA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher With Flexible Schedule- Available Weekdays, Weeknights, And Weekends!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 29 and live in Northampton. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years. I am about to graduate with a Master's in Early childhood education, as well! ***21 per hour but negotiable depending on ages and number of children. I am searching for summer work as well as late nights/date night care....
Whitney can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Whitney has been absolutely wonderful this summer! Besides being punctual & dependable she's also very flexible if the day didn't turn out as planned. Whitney has been with my two toddlers for the summer & they absolutely love her. My kids are very outgoing...

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Ravneet G.


Easthampton, MA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ravneet is wonderful with toddlers! I will definitely reach out again."

Rebecca W.

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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Amanda K.


Greenfield, MA

$14-20/hr

Creative, Compassionate Caregiver

I have several years of experience working as a caregiver with a wide variety of populations. I have a fun, patient and creative approach with children and I believe in allowing children to navigate their own learning experiences in the world. I have worked with special needs populations, children and pets for years. I am...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leverett, MA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Whitney H.

5.0

Whitney has nannied for us for over six months now, and she has been wonderful. Our daughter absolutely adores her. She is reliable, responsible, and fun! We will miss seeing her every week, and hope she can still babysit when our schedules align.

- Donna P.

Ravneet G.

5.0

The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!

- Ana D.

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