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Special needs caregivers in North Chelmsford, MA

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Deborah C.


North Chelmsford, MA

$35-50/hr

Reliable, Trustworthy, Compassionate Professional With Years Of Experience

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver to children, older adults, and individuals with special needs. I am reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate and have spent decades of my career in service to others. I was the Manager of Adult Services at the University of Miami Center for Autism for 13 years and was working for Maine Health until my...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jezabel A.


Lowell, MA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

4.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to...
Jezabel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jezabel interviewed with our family including a trial period with our 6mo old. She is a great communicator, calm and was very intuitive in caring for our son. Jezabel brings lots of experience both as a caretaker and a mother. Her references had nothing but...

Craig T.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Sierra N.


North Billerica, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...

Henry E.

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Antonietta F.


Pelham, NH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...

Josie B.

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Leticia G.


Billerica, MA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello dear family! I have over 5 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful Babysitter! My children are in love with Letícia! Attentive and affectionate always, I never had any problems with her taking care of my children"

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....

Bonnie O.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Jennifer L.


North Billerica, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding. "

Diana O.

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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Monica D.


Tewksbury, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been in the health care industry for for way over 28 years. I am very dependable, honest, caring, compassionate, and above all I have sensor of humor. Ref furnished on request.
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Mary C.


Hudson, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.
Mary can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mary has been nothing short of a blessing to our family. She joined us as a full-time nanny and fit into our family immediately. She cares for our children as if they are her own and they equally adore her. Unfortunately we are relocating out-of-state, otherwise...

Lauren K.

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Kaitlin S.


Tewksbury, MA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A little bit about myself. I'm 27 years old. 10+ years experience. Background working in Public Education Pre-K through 5th grade, special education (para/aid), after school programing, summer camps, nursery programing, and private care. Associates Degree and ECE Certificate I have training in CPR and First Aid, Concussion...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Kaitlin was great at taking care of and entertaining (as well as being entertained by) our 16 month old daughter! Very quick to bond with our child and they had a lovely time together. Would definitely book her again!"

Coco M.

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Samantha C.


Tewksbury, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
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Daïna C.


Billerica, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...
Daïna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Zineb M.


Ayer, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello parents and caregivers! I'm a college student and a member of the Army National Guard. I have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I have volunteered as a n Arabic instructor at Page Hilltop Elementary School and have volunteered...
Zineb can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kimberly D.


Hudson, NH

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a professor currently looking for summer employment and possibly extending into the school year since my schedule is very flexible as an educator. I have a masters in Special Ed as well. I am kind, compassionate, and hard working.
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Emma R.


Lowell, MA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I'm 21 years old and a senior in college at UMass Lowell. I have nannied for 6 years now with experience in newborns-toddlers. I have a car/license and I do not smoke. Let me know if you're interested! I have been working with a toddler with autism for the past 2 years as well as working with his BCBA to become an ABA in the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Chelmsford, MA

Jezabel A.

5.0

Jezabel interviewed with our family including a trial period with our 6mo old. She is a great communicator, calm and was very intuitive in caring for our son. Jezabel brings lots of experience both as a caretaker and a mother. Her references had nothing but positive and heartfelt things to say. We...

- Craig T.

Pamela T.

5.0

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to perform or learn new skills for my son...

- Care member

Sierra N.

5.0

Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator - which is very important to us - and...

- Henry E.

Antonietta F.

5.0

Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around children all day (coming from someone...

- Josie B.

Leticia G.

5.0

Wonderful Babysitter! My children are in love with Letícia! Attentive and affectionate always, I never had any problems with her taking care of my children

- Care member

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