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Find special needs caregivers in Melrose, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Melrose, MA

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Melrose, MA

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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...

Beth S.

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Craig R.


Melrose, MA

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I love the connections and friendships that are made by all the families and people involved - life changing fun.
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Morgan G.


Melrose, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/caregiver

Hi, I'm Morgan! I have been a caregiver, nanny, and household manager for over 11 years. I have experience working with multiple types of needs including but not limited to; cerebral palsy, g-tubes, speech delays, motor delays, and using equipment (wheelchair, standers, medical beds, walkers, taking devices). I have a passion...
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Amanda F.


Melrose, MA

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a reliable, communicative and patient kind hearted person who has been working with kids for 12+ years, and also have worked with special ed kids as well.
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Melissa S.


Melrose, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a mom of three and a part time student at North Shore Community College. I have been working with children, both as a nanny and as an LNA caring for special needs children, for 20 years. I truly love working with children and enjoy activities such as lots of time playing outside (I believe this is very...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ayanna W.


Melrose, MA

$30-36/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny & ECE Certified Infant Teacher

I am a Nanny and a former ECE certified infant teacher with almost a decade of experience in early childcare, caring for children ages 2 months old to 3. My goal is to eventually earn an additional certification as an Infant Care Specialist, and in the mean time I am seeking to provide my services to families. Supporting the...
Ayanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Morgan G.


Melrose, MA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

MoMo The Nanny

Hi, I'm Morgan! I have been a full time professional nanny for 11+ years. I currently work full time in the Boston area. I'm available for evening childcare, date night babysitting, fill in care and providing overnight care. I have experience with children from infancy to teens. I have a passion for supporting families by...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Craig R.


Melrose, MA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. Approachable and patient, I ensure open communication with parents about their child's day and any concerns. Having formal training in early child development, First Aid, and CPR, I'm also...
Craig can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has been a very close friend for years and has always been a great support system for me. I always knew she was great with kids because I've seen her interact with the children she cares for. She has a passion for children and they really seem to love her...

Deanna U.

Olivia C.


Melrose, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient, And Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia. I graduated Clemson University with a degree in Biology and Psychology. I will be attending Physician Assistant school in 2025! My mother is a professor for early education at UMASS Boston, so childcare has always been at the forefront of my life. I promote independence, creativity, curiosity, and...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ivone R.


Everett, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ivone took amazing care of our two children right from the start until they both went to preschool. She was extremely patient and loving to our kids. Our daughter is a picky eater, and Ivone spent considerable time trying different foods to get her to eat. She took...

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have LOVED having Olivia! She is very helpful in making our kids feel welcomed. She constantly tries new things to help a kid feel comfortable when they are crying and can calm them down. She truly has an intuition on how to find the needs each and every kid...

Ashlee H.

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Alma M.


Winchester, MA

$35-50/hr17 yrs exp

Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Panama. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My professional child care experience expands across all age groups (from newborns to teenagers), including kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety of...
Alma can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she was the right fit for our family. Our daughter was...

Cristina D.

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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

Mayank J.

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Rita D.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...

Anne N.

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"

Brittany S.

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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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Ana M.


Lynn, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hey

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...

Mary V.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melrose, MA

Rafael V.

5.0

We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social appropriateness for my son but he has...

- Beth S.

Ashley B.

5.0

My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole time. Ashley incorporates their own individual growth and development in her group activities. She knows how to balance all the fun with keeping my...

- Katie S.

Ivone R.

5.0

Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that Ivone made sure to sing, play, and...

- Katherine O.

Olivia B.

5.0

Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!

- Amy B.

Alma M.

5.0

Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she was the right fit for our family. Our daughter was seriously mesmerized when Alma sang a...

- Cristina D.

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