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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Merrimack, NH
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Merrimack, NH
Nada D.
Merrimack, NH
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm Nada , a highly experienced professional based in New Hampshire, specializing in childcare and household management. With over 16 years as an assistant teacher and 6 years in household management and nannying, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to any family environment. My background in French Literature enriches my...
5.0
"If you’re looking for a unicorn nanny/ house manager who’s amazing with kids, punctual, motivated then you need to contact Nada.
We were fortunate to have her join our family for the last three and a half years. She did not just help me raise two polite, smart and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with a younger girl with disabilities, including a feeding tube and partial cognitive delays.
Mikayla M.
Merrimack, NH
$25-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurse Practitioner Student Seeking Part Time Employment
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Mikayla, a registered nurse with a passion for caring for children, teens, and those in need. Growing up as the oldest of three, I began babysitting at a young age, sparking my passion for caring for others. While earning my BSN from UMass Lowell in 3. 5 years, I worked as a nurse's aide, providing home care for a...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We were so lucky to have found Mikayla! She consistently provided love and attentive care for our 2 young children. They absolutely love her and always look forward to their time with her! She's a natural with children!
I highly recommend Mikayla to anyone...
Care member
I am passionate about providing care to people with medical complexities and disabilities. I have a specialty place in my heart working with AAC users. I provide compassionate care and empathy to all people I have the pleasure of meeting.
I'm currently employed working with special needs individuals. I find the job to be extremely rewarding. I enjoy spending my time helping them discover new things from volunteering, shopping, classes or relaxing at a local coffee shop. I enjoy seeing and being with them in the community. I've learned a lot from working in this...
Molly B.
Merrimack, NH
$19-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Molly! I have 7 years of experience working in ABA and have worked with a variety of diagnoses. I'm currently a graduate student for OT down in Boston. I'm CPR/First-Aid certified and can help with a wide range of needs.
Haley P.
Merrimack, NH
$40-100/hr • 8 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Student With Special Needs Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Haley and I currently work as an occupational therapist at a collaborative school. I have experience working with children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. I love chatting and working with AAC users! Outside of work, I love running, yoga, and reading. If you are looking private OT...
Haley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Ava M.
Merrimack, NH
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
With over seven years of experience, I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with a diverse background in childcare. My expertise encompasses both summer and date night care, providing enriching and safe environments for children of varying ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with special needs children,...
Ava can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Molly B.
Merrimack, NH
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Molly! I have 10 years of experience. The past 7 years I've worked with adults and children with special needs in a group home setting. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jessica L.
Merrimack, NH
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I am a caregiver with over 10 years of experience. I have been a licensed nursing assistant in nursing homes and residential settings. I also have experience with special needs children and adults. I am caring, compassionate and kind, and I love what I do!
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
I am currently working as a children's librarian and have worked in museum education as well. I am looking to transition into a nannying position where I can share my love of experiments, crafts, history, and literature. I love being a children's librarian but I really feel called to devote my time to working with only a few...
Cathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(17)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families.
I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I WISH 10 STARS WERE AN OPTION! Where to begin? I met Melissa shortly after moving to NH with my family. I had lost my previous child care provider, who up until that point had been the only non-family member who had ever watched my daughter. I felt comfortable...
Allison R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families.
I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allie is an excellent caregiver! She is so patient and kind - she did a great job caring for our daughter."
Carrie S.
Mary C.
Hudson, NH
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so active all day taking him to music classes, to the park, and has met many other families in our neighborhood who have now...
Julie S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...
5.0
"Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"
Paula W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Heather and I've been providing childcare for over 10 years. For the past 4+ years, I've had the privilege of working with one wonderful family, and it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children, and I enjoy watching them grow and...
Megan M.
Litchfield, NH
$10-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Growing up, I've always been around special needs children. My mother works with them and I always hung around her so I really understood special needs from a young age. I am currently in school for teaching and I am getting certified in Elementary Ed and Special Ed. Special needs kids have a heart of goal and I just love to see...
Stephanie D.
Nashua, NH
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(9)
I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced nanny who has worked with the same family for 10 years. I am looking to start a new chapter as I welcomed my first child in October. I am looking for a family that is open to having my son in the home as I work. I have experience with special needs and behavior modification therapy.
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My family worked with Robin for 10 years and they were wonderful! Robin started as a babysitter for us and progressed to a full time nanny as our family grew. She handled all day to day tasks that involved the kids ( and she would often offer to do things that...
Jessica L.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Merrimack, NH
Nada D.
5.0
If you’re looking for a unicorn nanny/ house manager who’s amazing with kids, punctual, motivated then you need to contact Nada.
We were fortunate to have her join our family for the last three and a half years. She did not just help me raise two polite, smart and kind kids; she made sure we all...
- Care member
Mikayla M.
5.0
Mikayla is a very caring and responsible individual and definitely has a way with kids. I would definitely hire her again!
- Care member
Melissa L.
5.0
I WISH 10 STARS WERE AN OPTION! Where to begin? I met Melissa shortly after moving to NH with my family. I had lost my previous child care provider, who up until that point had been the only non-family member who had ever watched my daughter. I felt comfortable with Melissa within the first few...
- Allison R.
Alexandra M.
5.0
Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time every day in helping him learn new skills as he grows. She is so conscientious, caring and reliable. She has consistently gone above and beyond...
- Aimee L.
Mary C.
5.0
Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so active all day taking him to music classes, to the park, and has met many other families in our neighborhood who have now become friends with our son. We know...
- Julie S.
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Merrimack, NH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.