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Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
5.0
(1)
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,...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...
Elisabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring,...
Crystal C.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hi all! My name is Emily and I moved to the South End to pursue my education to become a genetic counselor. I have babysat children of all ages since I was in middle school. During my college years, I counseled socially and emotionally challenged elementary students and this past year I was a special needs educator for middle...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super friendly and patient. She's great at communicating and...
Jenna M.
Nicki S.
Canton, MA
$30-33/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced caregiver with five years in the field, I am passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare solutions. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creative and imaginative approach, allows me to engage children of all ages. I prioritize open communication with parents,...
Nicki can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Nicki was consistently on time and reliable. The rare time she needed time off, she gave plenty of notice and made sure it worked for our schedule. She respected our rules and followed our instructions for our daughter. Nicki is ideal for a young child."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I am a Providence College biology graduate who is currently applying to medical school. I currently work at BWH in research. I have provided care to children from the age of newborn- 14 years old across all different backgrounds. I have experience with taking care of special needs...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Friendly, easy to work with and highly professional! Thank you! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lexi and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for the Department of Mental Health. I attended Clark University in Worcester for my undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduated Summa cum laude with high honors in Psychology and a minor in Management. I then obtained my Masters in Social Work...
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...
Blake S.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism
I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...
Alex C.
5.0
(3)
I am 44 years old and have been taking care of children for 20+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc)
My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is great with all kids, kids of all ages. She is supportive while also being a teacher and helping them make good decisions. She has a wonderful personality that helps kids feel comfortable, she also always expects them to respect her in the right ways....
Heidi B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...
Michael T.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/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.
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(27)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
*****CURRENTLY Booked until 2025**********
Currently Available Tuesday & Thursday Morning 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Available for Overnight Care every night except Saturday.
Career Nanny & Mom of 4.
Currently Available PT as a Night Nanny.
Need help sleep training? - I can help!
I'm a Mom of 4 beautiful children 12 years old and...
Karna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karna has been our daily afternoon nanny for the past 3 months for our two boys ages 9 and 4. She is truly wonderful with them. She prepares their snacks, comes up with fun and engaging activities for them to do, and is very easy to communicate with. She has a ton...
Care member
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...
Marla S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent babysitter going forward."
Nicole C.
Kristen R.
Walpole, MA
$16-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available- Experience Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work with and have a history of working with individuals with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, vision impairments, behavioral challenges, seizure disorders, individuals of all ages who are non-verbal, individuals who use communication devices and individuals who may be unsteady on their feet...
5.0
"Kristen is terrific: enthusiastic, caring and responsive. I am delighted to include her in my daughter's circle of caregivers."
Melinda C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Needham, MA
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for our nanny-needs!
- Kendra P.
Elisabeth V.
5.0
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring, mindful, thoughtful, trusting,...
- Crystal C.
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
Emily M.
5.0
Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super friendly and patient. She's great at communicating and adapting so she is bound to provide...
- Jenna M.
Nicki S.
4.0
Nicki was consistently on time and reliable. The rare time she needed time off, she gave plenty of notice and made sure it worked for our schedule. She respected our rules and followed our instructions for our daughter. Nicki is ideal for a young child.
- Care member
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