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Special needs caregivers in Needham Heights, MA

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children. I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."

Elizabeth S.

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Kathleen H.


Norwood, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter

4.0

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kate. I'm 42 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate is awesome with our daughter. She is very reliable, she works with us on our sometimes crazy schedule and she also helps around the house too! We're so glad we found her."

Erin C.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely attentive! "

Alexandra M.

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Alexandra K.


Brighton, MA

$35-45/hr7 yrs exp

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Hollie took care of our two kitties (and our orchid) and kept an eye on the house for several weeks while we were out of town. She did a great job, was easy to communicate with, kept us updated and in general made it much easier for us to travel with peace of mind...

Rosie C.

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Jen C.


Medfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Peter G.

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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

Megan K.

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Emma S.


South Boston, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...

Kate F.

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Sarah B.


Somerville, MA

$32-36/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked...

Danielle M.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...

Jenna V.

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Sarah R.


Canton, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

College Nursing Student With Special Needs Experience

Hello! My name is Sarah. Come this fall, I am going to be a junior in the nursing program at Simmons College. I am a commuter student, so I am home year-round and available before / after my classes. I am CPR & first-aid certified. My cousin is a 13-year-old teen with autism. I have worked with him since he was quite young,...
I am an energetic and experienced individual who loves working with kids! From your everyday babysitting care to serving as a personal aid for children with special needs - I have done it all! As I am a college student, my availability is subject to change but please reach out so we can find times that best suit you and your...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Ashley G.


Dedham, MA

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Outgoing Sitter

Responsible and fun babysitter with years of experience with kids of all ages. I also work with special needs children during the day. I attended UNH and have a degree in psychology.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maureen D.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maureen! I live in Somerville and have extensive childcare experience. I've worked at a preschool for special needs and typically developing children, as well as volunteer experience at a non-profit providing high quality care to at-risk children. I also have many younger siblings and nieces/nephews that I love spending...
Maureen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn M.


Cambridge, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter For Kids With Or Without Special Needs

Hi! I'm Kait. I'm 22 years old and I've been working as a caretaker for kids and adults with special needs since I was 16 (6 years total experience). I've worked with many nonverbal autistic children, a young adult with mental delays and a severe seizure disorder, and neurotypical children from ages 0-18. I am skilled at helping...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jnasia M.


Roxbury Crossing, MA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter In The Boston Area

Hi there! Just a little bit about me! I am a 22-year-old college student at Northeastern. I am currently studying psychology as well taking care of my special-needs sister at home. I have excellent family skills and am great with kids of all walks of life! I'd describe my personality as Fun, Spontaneous & Intriguing. I like...
Jnasia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My name is Creuza, and I am excited to express my interest in the caregiving opportunity within your family or organization. With over 20 years of caregiving experience, I have devoted the past decade to child care, finding immense joy in nurturing young minds and supporting families in creating a safe and enriching environment...
Creuza can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Rhea P.


Brookline, MA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher And Grandmother

Experienced teacher and grandmother will provide thoughtful, fun experiences for your child(ren) on an occasional basis. Plan a relaxing afternoon, evening, or overnight get-away, secure in the knowledge that the kid(s) will be cared for, while enjoying the adventure of making a new "granny" friend. Children with special needs a...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Needham Heights, MA

Anna Z.

5.0

Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can.

- Elizabeth S.

Kathleen H.

5.0

I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to work after maternity leave. I was absolutely terrified to be leaving my baby at that young age. Katie eased my fears with her knowledge, experience...

- Chonel P.

Marlene G.

5.0

Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her.

- Ryan H.

Alexandra K.

5.0

She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Hollie J.

5.0

Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided updates and photos at every visit....

- Becky P.

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