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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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Moya K.


Norwood, MA

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Live-Out Nanny, Babysitter, Child Minder

I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified; I love being creative and singing, exploring nature, things like that. I have years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged infant to 15; I am proficient in communicating with children at different developmental stages, ability to assist children with school...
Moya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...

Anne C.

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Denia C.


Roxbury, MA

$40-65/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

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,...
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Jessica M.


Waltham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated with a BA in Special Education from Boston University, and hold a masters degree from UMass Boston and a teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work at Perkins School for the Blind as a teacher for deafblind students. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities...
5.0
"Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator."

Chris R.

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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Destiny B.


Roxbury, MA

$15-25/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should...

Alysia A.

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Jessica G.


Natick, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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.

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Ivone R.


Everett, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years. Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ivone took amazing care of our two children right from the start until they both went to preschool. She was extremely patient and loving to our kids. Our daughter is a picky eater, and Ivone spent considerable time trying different foods to get her to eat. She took...

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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...
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Maria V.


Cambridge, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...

Alysia M.

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Elisabeth V.


Dorchester, MA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Passionate Childcare Worker

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.

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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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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newton Center, MA

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.

Monica B.

5.0

Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful person and her skills are transferable...

- Anne C.

Jessica M.

5.0

Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator.

- Chris R.

Natasha H.

5.0

Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!

- Care member

Ashley B.

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 designing super hero masks to...

- Blake S.

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