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Special needs caregivers in Mendon, MA

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Steph B.


Mendon, MA

$14-19/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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Sara M.


Franklin, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two college students, one with autism. I have worked with many different ages of children, adults and teens with different disabilities as well as numerous seniors and pets. I am a very calm, caring and reliable woman with a college education. I would love to help your family.
5.0
"I hired Sara to help my husband with personal care. My husband is quiet and prefers no help. Sara was able to get beyond the wall he puts up and work cooperatively with him. My husband feels very comfortable with Sara and actually enjoys her visits. She is...

Louise G.

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Doreen B.


Franklin, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Career Nanny Seeks Full-Time Position

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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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/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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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: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Maura P.


Hopkinton, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care

Hello folks, I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. . I raised 3 wonderful...
Maura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have four children and Maura has been caring for them for many years. Whenever My husband and I have somewhere to go, she is always the one we ask. She is caring, considerate, nurturing, engaging, and they love her so much. She has helped so many times with...

Kelly 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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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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Sara M.


Franklin, MA

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable Franklin Single Mom

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2 teens, a daughter and a son with mild Autism. I am a college graduate and am currently focused on helping those with disabilities or seniors. I am a Parent Advocate for families with special needs children. I also volunteered with Franklin's SEPAC. I currently work part time with an adult with disabilities...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for three years. She was very punctual, polite and flexible...notified us early about any appointments or personal days and always had a backup plan for personal emergencies. "

Chandra S.

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Brenda C.


Bellingham, MA

$25-30/hr20 yrs exp

Fun And Nurturing

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing individual with over two decades of childcare experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey in this field stems from my desire to make a positive impact on young lives and support families in need. My patient and friendly nature allows me to connect with children...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brenda was our full time nanny for 2 1/2 years. She came highly recommended by employers, co-workers, and friends for good reason. Prior to her experience as our nanny, she owned and ran her own licensed day care for several years, worked caring for the very young...

Kathleen M.

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Maura P.


Hopkinton, MA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Maura's Mission

Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. . I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...

Maddy G.

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Colleen A.


Uxbridge, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

As Needed Babysitting

Just graduated nursing school looking for extra side jobs on an as needed basis! Comfortable with multiple children, special needs, medications, pets.
Colleen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mendon, MA

Sara M.

5.0

I hired Sara to help my husband with personal care. My husband is quiet and prefers no help. Sara was able to get beyond the wall he puts up and work cooperatively with him. My husband feels very comfortable with Sara and actually enjoys her visits. She is dependable, always on time and listens to...

- Louise G.

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.

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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