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Special needs caregivers in Litchfield, NH

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Megan M.


Litchfield, NH

$10-25/hr

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Growing up, I've always been around special needs children. My mother works with them and I always hung around her so I really understood special needs from a young age. I am currently in school for teaching and I am getting certified in Elementary Ed and Special Ed. Special needs kids have a heart of goal and I just love to see...
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Kristi G.


Litchfield, NH

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse Available

I am a mother to two wonderful girls, ages 16 and 18 years old. I am looking for some part-time hours to fill in my week, while I work my other nursing job. I have been watching kids since I was 12 years old and also have experience with the elderly. I have experience working with people with special needs, medical problems and...
Kristi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Stephanie D.


Nashua, NH

$27/hr10 yrs exp

4.9

(7)

I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have three kiddos (10, 4 and 1) and they adore Steph! We have become great friends, and we always look forward to having her over! She loves music and crafts and going on adventures. Anyone who hires her would be lucky to have her! "

Amy P.

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Lynne A.


Derry, NH

$40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had several years of experience in elderly care with parents and older neighbors. I do have a degree in Education as well and feel one of my strengths is communication. I cared for my elderly parents and also cared for an 90-year-old woman for 6 years. This included making appointments, buying groceries, helping with...
Lynne can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Derry Female Looking to Care For Your Child/Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

Paula W.

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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking to Care for Your Child/Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Traci, I have babysat for about 35+ years, from newborn to about 14 years of age. I have worked 4-5 years in the rehabilitation field for a company, working with behavioral adolescents, autism, down syndrome and other areas. I live in Derry, have a car. and very flexible. I enjoy playing board games, doing...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Traci was a care giver for my son P. who has Down’s syndrome. P. required full time care. Traci would get him off the bus, brought him for walks, weather permitting, and read and played games with him. During Traci’s tenure with P., he developed a new fascination...

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Nick S.


Derry, NH

$10-15/hr

Male Provider Looking To Provide Direct Support For Young Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is such a wonderful and caring guy that is always there for you and he's passionate about working with all people, especially special needs people. He's such a positive guy that will make you and your loved ones day. I highly recommend him."

Nina M.

I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Mary C.


Hudson, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary has been nothing short of a blessing to our family. She joined us as a full-time nanny and fit into our family immediately. She cares for our children as if they are her own and they equally adore her. Unfortunately we are relocating out-of-state, otherwise...

Lauren K.

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Alexandra M.


Hollis, NH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Granny-Nanny - Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allie is an excellent caregiver! She is so patient and kind - she did a great job caring for our daughter."

Carrie S.

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Julie K.


Windham, NH

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Liscenced Nurses Assistant

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.

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Antonietta F.


Pelham, NH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

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

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Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Sherry B.


Pelham, NH

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sincere And Compassionate Care Services By Sherry

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sherry. I live in Pelham, NH. I have been providing private in home care for the past 10 years. Please check out my reviews from past clients I come with excellent personal and professional references. I love what I do! Sincerely caring and very detailed in my work Empathetic, compassionate,...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Leslee P.


Manchester, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Babysitter With Mental Illness And Special Needs Background

I have years of experience working with children over a spectrum of special needs severity. I have worked with children in a day-camp setting, youth group, and support group setting.
Leslee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Samantha H.


Nashua, NH

$22-40/hr4 yrs exp

It Would Be An Honor To Care For Your Loved One

Experienced and motivated psychology graduate, former counselor, and LNA Caregiver with exceptional interpersonal relationship skills. In addition to nursing experience, I also possess counseling direct care, advocacy experience, and 2 years experience substitute teaching at infant preK facility. Marguerite's Place substitute...
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Jessica L.


Merrimack, NH

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

I am a caregiver with over 10 years of experience. I have been a licensed nursing assistant in nursing homes and residential settings. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I am caring, compassionate and kind, and I love what I do!
Jessica can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Brielle R.


Bedford, NH

$8-21/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

I am a traveling physical therapist who works with special needs children in public and private school systems.
Brielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Litchfield, NH

Stephanie D.

5.0

She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!

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Lynne A.

5.0

I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job.

- Hannah A.

Alexandra M.

5.0

Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her

- Paula W.

Traci R.

5.0

Traci was a care giver for my son P. who has Down’s syndrome. P. required full time care. Traci would get him off the bus, brought him for walks, weather permitting, and read and played games with him. During Traci’s tenure with P., he developed a new fascination with building blocks and Lincoln...

- Care member

Nick S.

5.0

Nick is extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them.

- Aleece P.

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