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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Melrose, MA
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Esterlin is an amazing help and brings a breathe of fresh air. She has a natural talent for talking care of kids and has always been helpful to me!"
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5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(3)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
CNA
5.0
"Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again."
Chizoba U.
4.8
(4)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Casey babysat our kids (aged 11 and 7) so we could have a Saturday night date night. She was great. She was punctual and very responsive. The kids enjoyed playing games with her. We have already scheduled the next date."
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4.9
(6)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without...
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Melissa I.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Qualifications:
-10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages.
- Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism.
- Loves engaging Children in creative arts.
-Big fan of outdoor activities
- Creative, Patient, and Flexible.
- Non-Smoker/ and health conscious
- Loves Museums/History/and Art.
- Excellent...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patricia baby-sat our 10 month old while we needed temporary additional support. She played with our baby, sang songs, read books etc. Patricia is super friendly, approachable, and was very flexible with her schedule which helped us a lot. Would hire her again if...
Leslie S.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I study Sociology at College in Boston. Over the past six months, I've had the joy of working at St. Mary of the Assumption School as Extended Day Program Staff, where I connect with wonderful children aged 3-5 through play, leading fun activities like drawing and coloring. This position perfectly blends my love for child...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia is nothing short of amazing. She’s been welcomed into our family by my two young boys, ages 1 and 2 years old. She’s very patient with our toddler who is learning how to push boundaries. He asks when she’s coming back on days she is off duty. She is very...
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."
Natalie D.
5.0
(2)
My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
I am driven by the passion to care for others...
Namande can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Marion took care of my maternal uncle for two years until he passed away. She is so caring, compassionate and pays great attention to detail. I highly recommend her for any kind of assignment related with care and wellness particularly with seniors and those with...
Evyleen N.
Lindsey C.
Woburn, MA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey :)
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
(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.
Amanda M.
Peabody, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "
Allison B.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Meg is an experienced, dependable, and caring nanny. My daughter loved her and we could tell Meg truly cared for her as well. She was a great addition to our family and we miss her!"
Jessica L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...
Clare can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"
Cassidy D.
Kimberly A.
Salem, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kim is one of the sweetest, caring people you will ever meet. She will treat your child as if they were her own!!"
Shannon C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jenna! I am a dedicated childcare professional with a passion for nurturing children and supporting families. My journey began as a teenager when I worked as a full-time summer teacher in a daycare infant room, caring for babies as young as 13 weeks old. At 19 I became a paraprofessional with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenna perpetually exhibited outstanding care of my son always going above and beyond. She has a wealth of knowledge in her field of expertise and I witnessed her abilities on several occasions. Jenna is truly an asset to any family that welcomes her in. Highly...
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Jessica C.
Wakefield, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello All,
I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs.
I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...
Laura G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melrose, MA
Esterlin Z.
5.0
Iam giving Esterlin 5 stars because of the hard work and dedication she puts into caring for our little ones. She’s very detailed oriented, compassionate, nurturing, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her workforce.
- Care member
Emily A.
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.
Ana M.
5.0
Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again.
- Chizoba U.
Casey V.
5.0
Casey has been babysitting my 3-year-old, and we’ve had a good experience with her. She is very experienced and great with kids. My son enjoys playing with her and feels comfortable around her, which is so important. She’s been reliable and easy to communicate with.
- Care member
Grace E.
5.0
Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without feeling rushed.
The kids instantly...
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Ratings for Melrose, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.