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Special needs caregivers in Newton, MA
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Marlene is wonderful! She sat my 6 and 8 year old while we enjoyed a date night. She was punctual, kind, responsible and fun! We look forward to having her again!"
Kara S.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(1)
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.
Meghan S.
Charlestown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and...
Laura H.
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.
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...
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
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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Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly.
I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
Casey can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"To whom it may concern.
Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...
Anne N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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!"
Care member
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in multiple settings throughout the past 15 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...
Sandy W.
Rafael V.
Melrose, MA
$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress.
Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...
Beth S.
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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was amazing in all areas, especially in supporting my son who displayed some behavioral challenges. Jessica helped to create an incentive program to help promote his pro-social behavior. She is also simply great with children - always energetic, creative...
Kelli P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma.
Our children quickly bonded...
Elizabeth K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newton, MA
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.
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.
Hannah M.
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 her fun personality and love for...
- Jenna V.
Meghan S.
5.0
Meg is incredible!
I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and really thrived!
Highly recommend!
- Laura H.
Denzil P.
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.
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