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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a reliable, cheerful, and kind caregiver. I am currently a graduate student at MGH Institute of Health Professions for Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking for a flexible, part-time positions as I attend graduate school! I graduated from Elon University in December 2017, with a degree in...
Hi am Dahlia, and am really interested in the position if still available, because I will love to hear more if possible. Well a little about myself is I am honest, loving, energetic, reliable, responsible and friendly person. I am a Assistant Teacher at The Public Schools of Wellesley.
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Andrea. People describes me as patient, kind, caring, and enthusiastic.
I have 23 years as a occupational therapist both in the home and in a school setting with children from preschool to high school.
I look forward to hearing from you.
CPR/ First aid
I have been working in childcare for as long as I can remember. From being a mothers helper at age 10 to a preschool and gymnastics teacher throughout high school, I have always adored working with kids. I go to Santa Clara University and I am studying to be a cognitive therapist. I am CPR certified, eec educated and confident...
Hi! I have a background in babysitting ages 1+ as well as have worked as a camp counselor at a special needs camp. In addition, I have taught swim lesson and am CPR and first aid certified. I work full time and am available weekend and evenings.
Tracy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am currently working as an Applied behavior analysis at Hudson public school. I also babysat a special needs child for two years.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
4.9
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Grace was very responsive with our babysitting request and communication leading up to the job. Our youngest daughter really enjoyed her company, she made dinner for the kids and was kind and polite. Thank you Grace! "
Care member
3.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs.
I have experience also with children 5 months old and up.
Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Even when it's a last minute request Nicole is there available and ready!"
Rose J.
Gaby S.
Brighton, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a friendly and patient caregiver with six years of experience, I'm passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. My desire to make a positive impact on their lives and support families motivates me to go above and beyond.
I believe in open and transparent communication with parents,...
Gaby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...
Helene J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jovanni. I am 26 years old. I have been a nanny to multiple families since I was 18, I have experience with special needs and autism children, and I have watched as many as 3 kids. I've always loved children and am constantly around the younger generations.. I am very active, love sports, and the outdoors. I am...
Jovanni can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jovanni has been a great help to my family and when our schedules match again I hope he can continue to work with my son. Dependable, caring and playful with kids. He's a ton of fun and has been very flexible. I would feel comfortable recommending him to any...
Leemichael M.
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!"
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Emonie P.
Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver.
I believe that I am...
5.0
"Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset."
Karen B.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$15-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...
Sue M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I study Sociology at College in Boston. Over the past six months, I've had the joy of working at St. Mary of the Assumption School as Extended Day Program Staff, where I connect with wonderful children aged 3-5 through play, leading fun activities like drawing and coloring. This position perfectly blends my love for child...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!"
Marissa V.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work.
I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...
Danielle M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Needham Heights, MA
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Grace E.
5.0
Grace was an absolute lifesaver for our recent date night! With two young children, finding a reliable and trustworthy sitter can be nerve-wracking, but Grace put our worries at ease from the start. She arrived early, which gave us extra time to get ready without feeling rushed.
The kids instantly...
- Care member
Nicole C.
5.0
We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...
- Care member
Gaby S.
5.0
Gaby nannied for my 3 boys (age ranges from under 1 to 8) and was wonderful. She is trustworthy, reliable, and great with the kids. Her responsibilities included driving the kids to school and activities, feeding them dinner, playing, etc. I’d highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Lesley F.
5.0
Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...
- Helene J.
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