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Lynne G.


North Reading, MA

$20-48/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Passionate Special Needs Sitter/Nanny

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Hi, my name is Lynne. I have worked in an intellectually impaired and multi-handicapped special needs classroom (grade 3-5) for 3 years. I have extensive experience with emotional and physical limitations working with individuals 1:1 and in a group setting. In the classroom, I design and implement behavior redirection methods to...
Experienced in home private nanny providing full-time childcare and friendship for children, ensuring safety, emotional well-being, and developmental engagement. Assisting in managing household tasks, including meal prep, grocery shopping and scheduling activities. Maintaining communication with parents regarding milestones,...
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Jenna H.


North Reading, MA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Lots Of Expirence With All Walks Of Life

I have been working with special needs since I can remember. I currently work with children mainly but have worked with adults. I can email resume if interested.
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Jane K.


North Reading, MA

$20-25/hr

Caregiver For People With Dementia And Alzheimer's

I'm Jane K. a North Reading resident for 25 years, married with two sons and have a Bachelor of Science in Health Education & Science. I am CORI checked because I worked for the past 8 years as a paraprofessional at an elementary school in North Reading, but stopped last August due to the pandemic & I'm fully vaccinated now. I...
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Lynne G.


North Reading, MA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny- For Typical Or Special Needs Family

Hi, my name is Lynne. I have worked in an intellectually impaired and multi-handicapped special needs classroom (grade 3-5) for 3 years. I have extensive experience with emotional and physical limitations working with individuals 1:1 and in a group setting. In the classroom, I design and implement behavior redirection methods to...
Lynne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi parents and families! My name Kristen and I am a graduate from the University of New Hampshire. I am looking for a part time job 2-3 days a week for this year. I have 8 years of experience nannying children ages 1-13. I have worked at a back up care agency in MA since 2017 and worked at several kids camps/recreation camps in...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashley B.


North Reading, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

- 24 years old - 10+ years of childcare experience - HIGHLY trained in EpiPen safety/allergy awareness (I have an allergy myself) - Honda CRV available at all times when needed - Capable of supervising multiple children swimming (helpful for summer!) - Will prepare meals, clean and maintain an organized household - Will engage...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jenna H.


North Reading, MA

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Always Putting A Smile On Your Face

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jenna! I am a dedicated childcare professional with a passion for nurturing children and supporting families. My journey began as a teenager when I worked as a full-time summer teacher in a daycare infant room, caring for babies as young as 13 weeks old. At 19 I became a paraprofessional with special needs...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

Michelle V.

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Sophie J.


Wilmington, MA

$35-37/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience as an ABA therapist and have been working with children who have autism as well as ADHD.
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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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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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Roberta S.


Woburn, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time

3.0

(2)

I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"

Care member

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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Cherylann S.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."

Jeremiah M.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Rashidah N.


Stoneham, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family You're dearly loved and missed"

Rowley S.

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Rick P.


Wilmington, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.
5.0
"Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)"

Tricia S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Reading, MA

Patty S.

5.0

Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.

- Michelle V.

Tori S.

5.0

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

- Kevin O.

Roberta S.

5.0

Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!

- Care member

Rafael V.

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 appropriateness for my son but he has...

- Beth S.

Lauren P.

5.0

Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.

- Natalie D.

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