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Haley D.


West Wareham, MA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Nannying Job

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7+ years of experience in child care EEC certified CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified .I have 5 years of experience working with infants & toddlers and 3 years of experience as a teacher! I've also worked with kids with special needs .
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Ryan A.


Fairhaven, MA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

I'm a licensed foster parent. I enjoy taking care of people and animals. I'm a pet owner (1 dog and 2 cats). Looking to do what ever you need! I also have experience caring for children and adults with special needs.
Ryan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Geralyn B.


New Bedford, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have many years (over 30) of childcare/babysitting experience, including extensive special needs experience. I also tutor in several subjects and work as a special needs & senior advocate. I enjoy interacting with children by actively playing, by reading, and by being creative with fun activities, which most parents really...
Geralyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cindy P.


Wareham, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver

I love kids.... I have my associates degree... in early childhood ed... I feel safety and happiness go together as a caregiver... I also have some experience in special needs and was very good at it... If u need my help inquire
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

I have been in the medical field for 30+ years I was certified as a nursing assistant at the age of 18 and then went into medical professional with billing and coding then went on to the mental health field as a counselor for disabled adults for 18 years at Community Systems/ Cape Abilities on cape cod. I ran 2 group homes for...
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Lori M.


New Bedford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for mentally and physically challenged people for over 10 years. My clients I have had in the past had spina-bifida, cerebral palsy, autism, fragile X, ADHD, ADD, mild to moderate MR, diabetes and seizure disorders. I also have done respite care for many individuals and I had a foster child for a year with autism.
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Heidi M.


Plymouth, MA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone my name is Heidi and I am a five year experienced nanny! I have been around children of all ages my whole life and have always been there to help out family member and friends whenever there children needed looking after. I love being outdoors and playing games also watching movies with the kids. I also have...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Heidi is a wonderful caregiver. Most recently I hired her to baby sit my 7 year old twins for 5 days while my husband and I were on vacation. There are very few people I would trust with my kids especially for such a long time while I was away but Heidi was the...

Kim M.

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Charlene P.


Lakeville, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a teacher's aide for a school in Freetown, MA. I babysit quite frequently for my grandchildren. I love kids and what each one brings to this life. I have been a personal assistant, cleaned and organized homes, been a caregiver to special needs and the elderly. I can help whatever the need. I have excellent references.
Charlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Charlene for some work in NC. I talked with her references and talked with Charlene, myself. Since she ended up not moving, she did not work for us. However, if you believe she is a perfect fit for your situation, I would not hesitate at all to hire her....

Shirlene G.

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Vicki S.


Plymouth, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Of All Stages Of Life

I am a (young) 58-year-old woman with a great deal of experience and education in the medical field. I have also worked as a nanny and have references and letters of recommendation. Thank you for considering me to care for your daughter and would love to meet you both.
5.0
"Vicki is exceptional. She truly cares and goes beyond the call of duty. She is always on time, trustworthy, reliable, considerate and takes the initiative to make everything better. She is 5 Stars for sure!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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Lisa G.


East Falmouth, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Atria 1 Year & Vna 2 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Enjoy spending time with seniors, very caring and compassionate, energetic and good natured. Also worked with dementia and elderly residents and special needs for several years reference on request.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, transportation, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Seeing the improvement of your loved one and the professional care that was provided says it all"

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Ashlie D.


New Bedford, MA

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this! Here's a little background info about me & my journey through the child care field. I graduated high school in 2017 & during my 4 years I was in the Early Childhood Development elective. After accumulating my training hours I became certified through the Massachusetts...
Ashlie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashlie is a gem. We asked her to do something she had not done before -- work with our young adult daughter who has disabilities and is like a much younger child. Ashlie was perfect. She was fun, calm, affectionate, creative, solid and deeply trustworthy. Our...

Tesi K.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 28 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved...

Kelly G.

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Anna V.


Plymouth, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a strong passionate for taking care of children and have been taking care of children independently since I was 12 years old. I took a childcare course in high school for all four years and graduated high school May 2015. I finished my senior year of college as an early education major with a business/entrepreneurship...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"It's not easy to find a good sitter but I am blessed to have found Anna"

Latoya J.

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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!"

Connor L.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Jill P.


Carver, MA

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have grown up with a large family (including 12 nieces and nephews), I'm also a very dedicated dog-mom!!! I've worked with after school organization, YPAC, at the Carver Middle School for ages 10-14. I have also interned in 3 classroom environments at the same school. I have also interned in a program with special needs...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer K.


Plymouth, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children in one way or another for most of my life. In my early 20s as a live-in nanny (Boston MA) and an assistant teacher for a special needs preschool (Small Wonder Queens NY) I taught theater and acting to at-risk teens (A. L. P. H. A. Manchester NH) while I was pregnant with my first child. Then I...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenn watched my triplets. Honestly that alone should be the mic-drop. She is genuinely amazing and checks every single box that you would ever want/ need/ desire in a nanny and more. We plagued her with every sickness imaginable and would toss every combination...

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylee was wonderful babysitting for my son, niece and nephew when we were in town for a wedding. She is very sweet, extremely communicative, reliable, and was great with the kids -- especially my 5 year old niece who can be pretty tricky! Would definitely...

Sarah C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Marion, MA

Heidi M.

5.0

Heidi is a wonderful caregiver. Most recently I hired her to baby sit my 7 year old twins for 5 days while my husband and I were on vacation. There are very few people I would trust with my kids especially for such a long time while I was away but Heidi was the perfect fit. Not only was she there to...

- Kim M.

Charlene P.

5.0

I hired Charlene for some work in NC. I talked with her references and talked with Charlene, myself. Since she ended up not moving, she did not work for us. However, if you believe she is a perfect fit for your situation, I would not hesitate at all to hire her.

- Shirlene G.

Vicki S.

5.0

Vicki is exceptional. She truly cares and goes beyond the call of duty. She is always on time, trustworthy, reliable, considerate and takes the initiative to make everything better. She is 5 Stars for sure!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

- Care member

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has been a great caregiver for my mom. She helps out wherever needed and has such positive outlook. My mom enjoys here company greatly. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of my mom when we can’t be there. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Ashlie D.

5.0

Ashlie was so helpful while we were in town for a wedding for 3 nights. She was always early, jumped right in to playing with our son, and got him fed and down for bed. She was reliable, trustworthy, engaged, and easy to coordinate with. She was a lifesaver for the weekend. Thank you Ashlie!!

- Sky G.

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