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Cassidy D.


Littleton, MA

$40/hr4 yrs exp

Cassidy From Littleton, MA

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Hi! I recently graduated from Keene State College with a degree in theatre and psychology. It has been a dream and passion of mine to incorporate these two disciplines in working with children with special needs. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with severe behavioral and cognitive...
My name is Jenny, I am 18 years old, and currently attending college courses as a pre-med. I have a history with assisting teaching summer school programs for children with special needs, and have a well understanding on psychology of child development. I think it is important to have a babysitter who has knowledge on what is...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is McKenzie and I recently graduated from UC Berkeley this past spring. At school, I was a member of our triathlon team and participated in service organizations. I have years of childcare experience throughout high school and college and enjoy teaching and playing with young children. I especially enjoy sports...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a degree in Elementary Education and have specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This fall, I will be starting my master's program to further enhance my skills. I have extensive experience...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/RN Available

5.0

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I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
5.0
"Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties as a nurse she is responsible for cleaning and organizing my household. One of the qualities that I value the...

Jonathan H.

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Blair S.


Concord, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Blair has been a dependable sitter for our family for years. My 2 year old daughter and 4 year old son love when she comes over to watch them. Whether it be a full day or a date night, we always ask Blair if she's available before anyone else. She's super patient...

Elizabeth C.

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Crystal T.


Tyngsboro, MA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Crystal!

Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

William M.

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, home modification
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's and Lisa's care has empowered her, allowing her to feel...

Michael L.

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Alena H.


Ayer, MA

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."

Donna C.

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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Jean V.


Concord, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse Available Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I presently work in a home for developmentally delayed individuals. I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages of medically fragile and special needs individuals. I really love my work and the people I care for and I am highly skilled, reliable and confident.
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Sierra N.


North Billerica, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...

Henry E.

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Aletha D.


Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...
Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...

Branwen C.

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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Kelley took care of my brother who has Muscular Dystrophy. He needed care on all levels from showering, shaving to g-tube, ventilator and stoma care. Kelley did all of this and still had time to neaten up the house. Though Kelley and my brother are from completely...

Evan W.

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Jennifer L.


North Billerica, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding. "

Diana O.

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Cynthia G.


Chelmsford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Private Aide Available

Experienced care giver with proven record of multiple levels of care. Including Alzheimer's, dementia, handicapped, special needs and mental health support. Seasoned in companionship care, walks, errands, doctor appointments etc. I'd describe my personality as energetic, loyal and loving. I like caring for seniors because it...
Cynthia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hello, my name is Susanna! I have 5 years of nanny experience, working with multiple children ages newborn to 14. I also have 2 years of experience working in the school system, teaching physical education for grades pre-k through 6, as well as working as a special needs aid and kindergarten assistant. I am more than happy...
Susanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Edith F.


Bolton, MA

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

I've been a childcare provider for 15 years because I love nurturing children and helping them learn and grow. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have also worked with children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making children feel...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Littleton, MA

Kelley H.

5.0

Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties as a nurse she is responsible for cleaning and organizing my household. One of the qualities that I value the most is her pleasant disposition. She...

- Jonathan H.

Blair S.

5.0

My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take an instant liking to Blair which...

- Ciara B.

Crystal T.

5.0

Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks.

- William M.

Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

Alena H.

5.0

Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver.

- Donna C.

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