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60 special needs caregivers are listed in North Grafton, MA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in North Grafton, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...
Wendy W.
4.2
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Frank has been a great addition to our family. He is kind, caring, patient and understanding. I am a single mom and Frank came on board to help out with after school care for my now 9 and 14 year old daughters. He was helping with school work, doing light house...
Nicole G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a career nanny for about 12 of the last 18 years. The rest of my time was spent working as a pastry chef at a local restaurant and bakery.
In addition to my nannying experience, I have also tutored math (k-college), taught piano, coached soccer and cheer leading, led birthday parties (specifically in baking...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Bendu S.
Worcester, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...
Joanna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023:
Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met.
She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...
Paula E.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$16-21/hr
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
5.0
(1)
I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."
Peter B.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com.
I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring.
She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care...
Nandini K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions.
With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways when we needed her. She will be missed. "
Catherine S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of many elderly family members over the years. I have been there companions and there friends. I have taken them shopping and played games with them. I have helped with there meals and and errands and have stayed overnight with them. A couple of them also had dementia and lived with my family so I am...
Alli P.
Hopkinton, MA
$19-23/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began working with special needs children, then onto typical preschool along with babysitting often. I am patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a nurturing environment for children to thrive.
My communication approach with parents...
Alli can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
I have 20 years of child care experience as a babysitter, nanny, preschool/ kindergarten teaching assistant, lead teacher, and substitute teacher. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 15 years old. I have taken care of children in more than 25 private homes. Some of "my kids" grew up to have their own children...
Alexa B.
Worcester, MA
$20-40/hr
Hello! I am a mental health counselor, sitter, nanny, and early intervention specialist to name some of my skills. I work full time in early intervention and mental health counseling and support populations of individuals with wide ranges of different abilities and medical complexities. Prior to becoming a mental health...
I have been working with (teaching) special needs students of varying levels for the past 17 years. I currently teach students with Autism and have been for the past 7 years. I have a master's degree in Special education, and I am CPR certified. I am available after school hours, vacations and weekends.
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Wendy P.
Millbury, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Attentive, Creative & Experienced Caregiver Available Fall 2024
I have a full schedule at the moment! Thanks for your consideration :)
(Nurturing, flexible, creative, & experienced nanny.
Helping guide growing minds & bodies is the most important job I've ever had.
Experience w/each developmental stage, esp infant & toddler. I have worked w/ special needs children of all abilities. 25yr+
I...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mavis A.
Worcester, MA
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello Family,
I am a professional, compassionate caregiver with 13 years of care experience. I am patient, caring, and trustworthy. It will be my pleasure to meet and assist you with your loved one.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I am work assisting elderly at their houses. also experienced in special need care and pets assistance as well.
Caring and loving person, being able to help in other people's lives makes my own life better.
Joselin can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Mary S.
Worcester, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
SLP Grad Student That Loves Working With Kids, Accommodating Special Needs, & Early Com. Development
I am currently in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. I have more than 12 years of experience working with kids with autism, special needs, and/or significant behavioral needs. I am interested in early child development & communication and I specifically want to work with infants and/or toddlers developing...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have been taking care of people with special needs for past one year. Before started it professionally, I was taking care of my mother when she was going through a tough time, it was when I learned how to be patient and caring at the same time. It is a huge responsibility and I have been receiving love back from people for my...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Grafton, MA
Frank S.
5.0
Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that is looking for some help.
- Wendy W.
Frank S.
5.0
Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking activities, crafts, and science...
- Tenley P.
Bendu S.
5.0
Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...
- Joanna B.
Joselin N.
5.0
May 2023:
Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met.
She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism, which no doubt comes from having her...
- Paula E.
Karen K.
5.0
Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter.
- Peter B.
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Ratings for North Grafton, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in North Grafton, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.