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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Mattapan, MA
Meghan S.
Charlestown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meg has worked for my family, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. Her excellence is apparent in so many ways: her reliability, judgment, competence, initiative, problem solving skills, honesty, work ethic, flexibility, professionalism, and ability...
Jane E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Dorrie was amazing with our newborn! Very intuitive and calm. She helped us tremendously as we transitioned into life as new parents. "
Judith H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance.
I am PATIENT and Kind.
Let's talk.
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 35-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her."
Ryan H.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would. Given her teaching background, she was able to structure...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...
Sandy W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL! Will definitely be needing her services again. My little...
Kiana K.
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
Denia C.
Roxbury, MA
$40-65/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth."
Jason T.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She would always get down on the floor and play with him,...
Katie E.
5.0
(1)
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism
I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...
Alex C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."
Sam R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
Gaby S.
Brighton, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond.
I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend...
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly.
I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mattapan, MA
Meghan S.
5.0
Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and really thrived!
Highly recommend!
- Laura H.
Dorothea M.
5.0
Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly.
- Care member
Marlene G.
5.0
Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her.
- Ryan H.
Kristen B.
5.0
Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would. Given her teaching background, she was able to structure my son’s day appropriately and kept...
- Care member
Maria V.
5.0
Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first time leaving them. I would...
- Alysia M.
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