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Special needs caregivers in Millers Falls, MA

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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator Available For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 40 years. During that time I've worked as a a NYC special education teacher as well as a private educational therapist working with children with special needs and helping their families with support and coaching. I specialize in working...
Gisele can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
Ogechi can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care, specialized care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Katie K.


Orange, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...
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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education/Needs

My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...
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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
I am a certified Special Education teacher. For 6 plus years I have had a boy who uses a feeding tube and wheel chair, not potty trained. I engage in activities to keep him involved. I also administer medications through the feeding tube. Lots of lifting and moving. I have had experience with severe autism in a residential...
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Catherine Z.


Sunderland, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Chase W.


Sunderland, MA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker Available Near Hayward, CA

I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
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Amanda K.


Greenfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Creative, Compassionate Caregiver

I have several years of experience working as a caregiver with a wide variety of populations. I have a fun, patient and creative approach with children and I believe in allowing children to navigate their own learning experiences in the world. I have worked with special needs populations, children and pets for years. I am...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

My background in professional childcare is primarily with kids on the spectrum ages 3-11. Listening deeply and giving careful attention. I lived for a year on a horsefarm learning the ways of equine therapy and remain inspired by the kindness and encouragement of parents with special needs children. I respect the necessity of...
Anthony can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Nia H.


Greenfield, MA

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable Direct Support

I have 5+ years of experience working with all types of individuals, including but not limited to: developmentally delayed, mentally ill, chemically addicted)
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Benjamin K.


Greenfield, MA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Benny

I am an artist, childcare provider, and camp counselor with 10 years of experience teaching and working with children of all ages. I'm currently looking for full time opportunities. My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to help them explore and learn and creatively express themselves. As a babysitter I pride...
Benjamin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Anwyn P.


Leverett, MA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Excited To Help Care For Your Children And Make A Positive Impact On Your Home.

I'm Anwyn and I am a kind, creative and energetic 18-year-old taking a gap year. I live on Capitol Hill with my mom and siblings. I have lots of experience caring for children all ages, including a special needs child. I love engaging in creative activities, reading, cooking healthy organic meals, and just being around children,...
Anwyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lucas R.


Athol, MA

$28-33/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .
5.0
"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend."

Narges R.

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Marcia V.


Amherst, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

RN Looking To Help With Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a registered nurse of 11 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. I live in Amherst most of the time but I do travel back to NYS where I own a home and my parents live. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My...
Marcia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new...

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Emeria L.


Athol, MA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Houseworker With Elementary Education Degree!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children since I was a young teenager. I recently graduated from Keene State College with an elementary education degree (certified kindergarten through 6th grade). I have great experience working with children, teaching/tutoring them, and have been working with special needs children at a local school here in...
Emeria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Millers Falls, MA

Lucas R.

5.0

Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him.

- Care member

Maya F.

5.0

Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend.

- Narges R.

Marcia V.

5.0

We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new skills with her, we were all...

- Care member

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