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Leighanna S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am an elementary school teacher in the area and am looking to supplement my income by serving local families as an as-needed caregiver. After an introductory meeting, you'll be able to call me, with notice or last minute, for afternoon, evening, and weekend help. Even when families have full time/ regular help, it is...
Leighanna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Former science teacher new to Medford! I worked as a PCA after school and on school breaks for several years and am looking to stay active after transitioning to a hybrid corporate role. I have extensive experience working with g and j tubes, AAC devices, and assisting with all ADLs.
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.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

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.
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Leighanna S.


Cambridge, MA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a student at The University of Tampa and am majoring in elementary education. Within our curriculum is training on how to accommodate for children with special needs of all kinds. I have a passion for learning about, teaching, and befriending children of all backgrounds and abilities. I previously worked as...
I have a Dad who has Parkinson's , Also have a brother with special needs. I was an insurance agent for 30 years right out of college. I'm great with people. I have two children 17 & 14. I'm outgoing, love people.
Kelly can also help with: Errands
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Cheri R.


Peabody, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Children

I have worked in a school as an assistant teacher for 12 years . I primarily work with special needs children and have the patience of a saint . I live in west peabody and have raised 2 sons of my own . I am looking for summer hours as well as school schedule vacations and holidays . I am also available after school .
Cheri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! I am experienced working with children, seniors, and pets. I have worked with special needs children, multiple children, and 1-1 nanny jobs. I love people and get along with all different personalities. Clean driving record and provides great safe care!
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Melinda G.


Boston, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitting/Nanny - Children With Special Needs

Kind and loving babysitter/nanny/tutor with 10+ years of experience working with newborns, toddlers, and, school aged children. I love to have fun, learn new things and craft, especially with glitter. I adore animals and being outside/active. I grew up in the finger lakes region of NY, and moved to Boston after graduate...
Melinda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a certified Nursing Assistant and Home health aid as well with good experience of 18 years, I love to take care of people with different conditions like Dementia, Alzheimers, post op , Parkinson's disease, cancer patients, Hospice clients, people with special needs and many others. I am very committed, kind, good hearted...
Jane-frances can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Emonie P.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...

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Beca C.


Somerville, MA

$21-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience working with children and teenagers on the autism spectrum, ADHD and a variety of mental health diagnoses. I have a psychology BA and a MA in human development and child study.
Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a researcher at Mass General Hospital. I'm 25 years old and graduated from Harvard in 2021 with a degree in psychology and biology. I've been working with kids with and without special needs for the past 8 years. I worked at a summer camp for kids ages 2-12 for 3 years, and I spent high school...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Fabienne. I'm a student at Northeastern University studying communication studies, math, and theatre. I'm new to professional caretaking, but I have experience caring for my grandmother and my siblings' children. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have.
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Madeleine W.


Boston, MA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Madeleine W From South Boston

I am a kind and energetic college student who has experience as a mother's helper and babysitter for all ages, newborns to big kids. Currently a student as well as a teacher, I understand remote learning from both sides. As a scholar of music, I am creative and able to interact with children, as well as create engaging...
Madeleine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
I grew up in Wellesley & Dedham, MA as one of four kids! I attended Newton Country Day School for the Sacred Heart in Newton and worked as a recreational aide at the Charles River Center ARC. I'm a Boston College graduate with a bachelors in History and a minor in women's & gender studies! I recently moved to Charlestown with my...
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Megan M.


Somerville, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

I am currently a high school social studies teacher and tutor at Simsbury High School in Simsbury, CT. I currently hold teaching licenses in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. I graduated from the University of Vermont with a dual endorsement in Special Education and Secondary Education. I am relocating to Somerville, MA in...
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Meghan B.


Lynnfield, MA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I've been working with kids ever since I started babysitting at 13. I worked as a paraprofessional for 2 1/2 years and now am a Special Education Teacher in 5th grade. I have received my bachelors degree in moderate disabilities and I am finishing up my masters program at Lesley University. I have worked with children of all...
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Taylor S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have been an ABA assistant teaching children and young adults with autism and other phycological disabilities for the past couple of years in a residential program as well as within a day school program. I am CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross and have assisted with many tube feedings.
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Lauren W.


East Boston, MA

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter.

Hi I'm Lauren. I've taken care of some kids over the years like my little cousins. I'm very family oriented and like to help when I can and do what I'm told needs to be done. I grew up also with a handicap brother and helped care for him growing up along with at school helped with a special needs program spending time with...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep

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