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Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Hi! My name is Joely and I'm 20. I'm a local college student and I have my own car. I love kids and have experience with them from my siblings (one of which is special needs) and other babysitting jobs! Feel free to contact me!
Isabella U.
Northampton, MA
$40/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Isabella (they/she), I'm A Hampshire College Graduate.
Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.
My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
Hello, I'm a Smith College student with a passion for providing compassionate care. Drawing from my experience working with children and young adults facing cognitive and mobility difficulties, I am dedicated to offering a supportive and enriching environment.
As a caregiver, my focus extends beyond physical assistance to...
Karen P.
Northampton, MA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Positive Sitter With The Goal To Leave A Smile On Your Children's Face At RThe End Of The Day!
Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm currently a pediatric dental assistant student. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated,...
Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$18-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Paulina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Rachel B.
Northampton, MA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karen I have spent 10 years caring for children of all ages from 3mon-15-year-olds all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. I provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm a newly grad dental assistant. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated, have a...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
My mom has been a caregiver for over 20 years, so naturally I have been around and worked with kids all my life. I helped with walks, supervised children outside, changed diapers, did meal prep, and served meals. Recently, I have been working with a 12-year-old special needs child while simultaneously watching several daycare...
Nick can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Emma G.
Northampton, MA
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I am Emma, I have over 5 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings. Most recently I have been a 1:1 para educator for special needs children. I also have a background in dance education and would love to bring some fun and movement to your home! I believe that every child brings their own energy and set of...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
I am an artist, childcare provider, and camp counselor with 10 years of experience teaching and working with children of all ages. I'm currently looking for full time opportunities. My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to help them explore and learn and creatively express themselves.
As a babysitter I pride...
Benjamin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Autumn M.
Northampton, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience working with special needs children, including nonverbal autistic kids. I spent years caring for my siblings who were diagnosed with autism, and then spent six months working as a paraprofessional for a severe developmental needs room at an elementary school before I left to pursue work here due to my...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...
Ravneet can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!"
Ana D.
Kaitlyn T.
Holyoke, MA
$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care.
With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs.
I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended."
Dennis L.
Whitney H.
Easthampton, MA
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Preschool Teacher With Flexible Schedule- Available Weekdays, Weeknights, And Weekends!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 29 and live in Northampton. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years.
I am about to graduate with a Master's in Early childhood education, as well!
***21 per hour but negotiable depending on ages and number of children.
I am searching for summer work as well as late nights/date night care....
Whitney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Whitney is absolutely fabulous with my two toddlers! My kiddos are very outgoing and energetic and Whitney met them with the same enthusiasm with every activity they did together. The summer flew by & my kids were able to explore the world, grow in different areas...
Care member
Samantha H.
Florence, MA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
hello, i'm sam. i'm a mother of 2 myself but prior to becoming a mom I would always help friends that had kids. I have been hands on in some school rooms as well. I have hands on experience with special needs. I am a very patient and empathetic person. I love being able to help care for kids
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Brisett R.
Amherst, MA
$19-24/hr
Im a very supportive person and understand what's it's like to struggle with mental illness along with adhd that help to be put in someone with similar issues. With addition I have cared for people with different abilities such as blindness, anxiety, depression and being bedridden.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature nanny/doula with over 25 years of experience in public schools, family childcare, childcare administration. I specialize in infant care and love working with first time parents. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and lactation consultant. I'd love to provide doula services for the newborn stage and stay on for...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Laura R.
South Hadley, MA
$20-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Northampton, MA
Ravneet G.
5.0
The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!
- Ana D.
Kaitlyn T.
5.0
Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended.
- Dennis L.
Whitney H.
5.0
Whitney has nannied for us for over six months now, and she has been wonderful. Our daughter absolutely adores her. She is reliable, responsible, and fun! We will miss seeing her every week, and hope she can still babysit when our schedules align.
- Donna P.
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