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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mattapan, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Mattapan, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should...
Alysia A.
Robyn C.
East Weymouth, MA
$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages With Flexible Times And Transportation
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
20+ years experience, full-time nanny for multiple years and babysitter throughout years before. CPR and First Aid certified along with knowledge from child care courses and experience working alongside with early intervention. My goal is to teach and care for children while making it fun and enjoyable for them. I have...
Robyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Robyn babysat for my two children (aged 8 months and 2.5 yrs) and my niece and nephew (aged 6 and 9) for a date night. She put the two older kids to bed while the two younger kids slept. She was punctual, friendly, and knew what she was doing. I would definitely...
Julia M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely...
Erica F.
Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...
Anne C.
Justine J.
South Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time
5.0
(1)
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"
Megan K.
5.0
(29)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a passion for working with kids. I am available full time from Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5pm, and date nights. I have gained so much experience over the past years. The ages range from 3 months old to 17 years old. I have over 17 years of experience. I am very interactive and outgoing. I have experience home...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Tina to date night sit for my 2 year old son. Tina sent me texts assuring me that my son was doing fine and she also tidied up my apartment which was a pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. Tina is a very patient and nurturing person and my son had...
Susan C.
Odette W.
Quincy, MA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded...
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny and caregiver of over 20 years. I am college educated and have experience and enjoy caring for children from infants to teens as well as elders, and those with special needs. I am nurturing, kind, and loving with a sparkly sense of humor. I am looking for a part or full-time position and I am available...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Lisa was always very prompt and very easy to get along with (during COVID, my husband and I were typically in the house with Lisa). In addition to being extremely reliable and trustworthy, she was so caring and loving to our son (2 years old)."
Christiane T.
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have a younger brother with Downs Syndrome and another with epilepsy so I've always had a passion for working with those who have special needs. I've experienced working one on one with children in a classroom, as well as, running an inclusive classroom with those on the autism spectrum.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...
Jenna V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...
Sue M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I also occasionally babysit for a family I supported over the summer and am looking to add more steady hours .
I graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Public Health and minors in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I taught ESL in Korea, working with children aged 5-16 and earning my TEFL certification.
Since...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work.
I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
Jean M.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr
I am a retired nurse. Looking to do companion care 16 hours/week for seniors or Special Needs adults
Jean can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mattapan, MA
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...
- Alysia A.
Robyn C.
5.0
Robyn babysat for my two children (aged 8 months and 2.5 yrs) and my niece and nephew (aged 6 and 9) for a date night. She put the two older kids to bed while the two younger kids slept. She was punctual, friendly, and knew what she was doing. I would definitely hire her again!
- Julia M.
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely bonded to her as if she were an...
- Erica F.
Monica B.
5.0
Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful person and her skills are transferable...
- Anne C.
Justine J.
5.0
She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!
- Megan K.
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