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Priscilla Y.


New Bedford, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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My son has autism, and we have completed aba services and intervention. I have a lot of hands on experience. I also cared for a woman with down syndrome for 4 years.
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Ella V.


Rochester, MA

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

Hello, I'm 24 years old and let me tell you a little about my experience. I have volunteered in a preschool from freshman to senior year of high school, while taking child development courses. I have worked as a camp counselor for a summer in 2017. I have been babysitting since I was about 13-14 years old. I have about 2-3 years...
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Rachael S.


Fairhaven, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I love working with children and making a difference in their early years. I enjoy playing sports outside and playing board games as well as doing arts and crafts. I have previosuly babysat a child with autism. During this time, we played games outside and indoors working on emotional regulation and tactile skills. I have...
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Laurel T.


Fairhaven, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Friend

Hello, my name is Laurie. I am an experienced senior caregiver/companion. I have worked with Parkinson's patients on a private level and special needs adults on a professional level. My children are grown, so therefor my schedule is pretty flexible. I will always walk in with a smile and try to brighten your day. I would love to...
Laurel can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
I currently work with children who have ASD ages 2-7years old. I love what I do these children are my world. Thanks for reading, hope to hear from you!
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Samantha J.


New Bedford, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Are you looking for a babysitter with 3 years teaching experience? I would love to talk to you about working for your family. In addition to working with students with special needs, I have been working with children for eight years, as a camp counselor, babysitter and lifeguard. I also taught beginners synchronized swimming for...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a 23-year-old female that loves children and always has. I worked in a daycare for almost 3 years and have experience with all different age groups from newborn to school age. I currently work aba with children with special needs I am also CPR/ first aid certified (documentation) I am very mature, respectful, honest, full...
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Erica R.


Marion, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I am a full time nanny and I am nice and caring so just looking to help out in other ways whatever it might be!
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Marshall A.


New Bedford, MA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Sitter

Hello! I recently moved to New Bedford from New Orleans and am a college graduate transitioning out of the restaurant industry. While exploring new career opportunities, I am offering my skills in cleaning, cooking, painting, babysitting, tutoring, pet care and senior assistance. I have thousands of logged, professional...
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Vicki S.


Plymouth, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Of All Stages Of Life

5.0

(1)

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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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, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Julie G.


Pocasset, MA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"I highly recommend Julie. She was an incredible care giver for my mother who recently passed away because of her long term illness. Julie is a caring, positive and trustworthy caregiver. One of my favorite things about Julie is her optimism. She always came...

Denise P.

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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

4.3

(6)

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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

Connor L.

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Kim M.


Carver, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

CHHA Since 1996

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 61yr. old woman, in good physical shape. I have 3 kind grown children & 2 grandchildren. I cared for my 1st grandson for 2 yrs. while running my own farm. Employed 5 yrs. in the towns of Methuen and Andover Ma. as a Special Education Program Assistant, 1yr. In Preschool 4yrs. working with a wide diversity of children in...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim is an AMAZING caretaker. I needed a nanny for my 4 month old daughter when I decided to pull her out of her in home daycare after a questionable incident, and I knew from the moment I met Kim she was the perfect fit. Kim is very experienced in childcare care...

Lyndsay P.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$30/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: Dementia, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, 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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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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mattapoisett, MA

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

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.

Julie G.

5.0

I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...

- IRVING S.

Alex R.

5.0

She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!

- Connor L.

Kim M.

5.0

I recently met with Kim because my husband and I were looking for a nanny for our 6 month old baby girl. As first time parents we were extremely nervous about the thought of leaving our baby with someone we didn't know, but after our first meeting with Kim all of our fears were gone and we knew she...

- Chelsey B.

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