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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Melrose, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Melrose, MA
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ana is an excellent babysitter. Goes above and beyond in all her babysitting duties, whether its cleaning, food prepping, laundry, running errands, or taking the kids out the park my kids love her. Always on time, dependable and always with a big smile on her face....
Eric C.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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...
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, 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 :)"
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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...
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...
Marla S.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries...
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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
I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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
(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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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!"
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kids love Amanda! So do we. She is very fun and creative, doing lots of crafts and activities with the kids. We loved that she is also a nurse, so we knew she was trustworthy and that the kids would be safe. She is also a very tidy person, making sure to clean and...
Melissa M.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Laura H.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Melrose, MA
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.
Grace E.
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 :)
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Lauren H.
5.0
We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!
- Marla S.
Patricia A.
5.0
We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries about her care!! She was so...
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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.