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Special needs caregivers in Mendon, MA

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Steph B.


Mendon, MA

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! I currently work as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom when I am home from college. I am going into my senior year in the fall and I will graduate with a bachelors in elementary education, special educational and psychology!
My name is Andrea W. I have over 20 years experience working with children with special needs. My specialty is working with children with hearing loss but I have worked with a number of children with varying needs. I am fluent in American Sign Language and have training in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I am looking for full or...
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Doreen B.


Franklin, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny Seeks Full-Time Position

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 25 years. I have experience with children of all ages, from newborns to teens, as well as have experience with preemies, multiples, and children with special needs. I have worked with many different families and have learned so much from each one. I worked with two families as a live-in...
Doreen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Doreen took care of our 2 year old son for 6 months until my mother was able to help us. She is dependable, professional and has significant childcare experience. She is always calm and never gets flustered (even with a screaming two year old!). She prepared meals...

Rosemary W.

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Neliy S.


Manville, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.
5.0
"Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!"

Thomas K.

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Cheryl C.


Milford, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Creative, Cheerful And Flexible Mature Woman

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility. I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her...

Danielle H.

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Barbara J.


Blackstone, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nursing assistant, I have been working as a CNA since 2006. I enjoyed working with people in needs and makes me feel good when I help some one who specially need help.
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family."

Ken C.

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Cecilia S.


Medway, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Creative and Athletic Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm one of seven children and I've been sitting since I was old enough to earn money. My three children are now young adults and on their own. I worked hard with them and their achievements make me a proud Momma! I am college educated, athletic, energetic, a lifelong learner, organized, conscientious, a great cook and I'm...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"I messaged Cecilia for taking care of my baby. But at that time she was not available for the job. The best thing about her is that she informed me about it very soon so I am not delayed from searching the nanny for my baby. I wish Cecilia all the best for her new...

Shruti B.

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Liam M.


Milford, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a former ABA therapist. I have worked for years at the Northshore consortium. I've been an in house tutor/caregiver. I worked as a literacy assistant at a highschool. I currently work as an after-school teacher. I have worked with different children of different needs of all ages. I am looking to work as a full time or part...
Liam can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and...

Yelena K.

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Ginnette D.


Milford, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for.
Ginnette can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ginnette has been an excellent babysitter to my 3 year old twins. Very dependable!"

Liz K.

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Mark H.


Medway, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

I like working with special needs kids doing activities that they like to do all aspects of bathing and grooming care with feeding making dinners Play clean up around the house
5.0
"Mark is very patient and understanding with a friendly personality. He watched my special needs daughter for 4 years. My daughter now is residing at a special needs school. But on the weekends she comes home and he still helps with her needs."

Maureen C.

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Nancy L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my Name is Nancy! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
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Randi B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver for primarily senior citizens but have also worked with young children professionally and privately. Most recently I have worked with the same woman till her passing at 99 years old last month. I am trained in Alzheimer's, dementia, CPR and first aid. I am extremely organized, a fast learner, I am a...
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Morgan S.


Franklin, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for 14 years and babysat for 20 years now. I previously coached gymnastics for 15 years (before covid). I have three children of my own ranging from a toddler through school age. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, and going to parks and libraries. I have nannied children ranging in age from 2...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan is a top notch caregiver with really great skills and obvious passion for childcare."

Samantha O.

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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions. With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways when we needed her. She will be missed. "

Catherine S.

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Stephanie C.


Manville, RI

$15-20/hr

Responsible, Reliable And Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Stay at home mom to a young boy who will be attending school I have free time during the week to be a companion and to help out with whatever needs you may have. My strong points are that I am reliable, responsible and honest. I am also a caring person who loves helping others. I am a natural listener and I love to learn...
I have plenty of experience working with children as I took a pathway on early childhood education in high school! I have experience in babysitting children with special needs and disabilities! I also have worked with children in professional settings from preschool ages up to middle school. I am CPR trained, Babysitting...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kathryn M.


Franklin, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Kathryn and I have about 10 years experience of babysitting. I work in the school system as an ABA/ESP and have experience with special needs. I am looking for some part time, or on occasion summer gigs. Please feel free to reach out!
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Liz B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Schedule, Overnights & Weekends Infant-Senior & Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two adult children who majored in Early Children Education, I worked in both public and private preschools, day cares, elementary schools as well as coaching youth and high school sports. During the Summer months I ran Camp Programs which included lifeguard duties and teaching swim lessons. I have experience...
Liz can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Hannah M.


Woonsocket, RI

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience!

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Laundry and light housekeeping. I have experience with working in a daycare for 4 years and I am one of five siblings, one being special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Donna C.


Hopkinton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Companion With A Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of many elderly family members over the years. I have been there companions and there friends. I have taken them shopping and played games with them. I have helped with there meals and and errands and have stayed overnight with them. A couple of them also had dementia and lived with my family so I am...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mendon, MA

Doreen B.

5.0

Doreen took care of our 2 year old son for 6 months until my mother was able to help us. She is dependable, professional and has significant childcare experience. She is always calm and never gets flustered (even with a screaming two year old!). She prepared meals for him, took him to classes,...

- Rosemary W.

Neliy S.

5.0

Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!

- Thomas K.

Cheryl C.

5.0

Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her teaching background, she likes to...

- Danielle H.

Barbara J.

5.0

Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family.

- Ken C.

Cecilia S.

4.0

I messaged Cecilia for taking care of my baby. But at that time she was not available for the job. The best thing about her is that she informed me about it very soon so I am not delayed from searching the nanny for my baby. I wish Cecilia all the best for her new job!

- Shruti B.

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