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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Autumn M.
Northampton, MA
$15-24/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.
I have a lot of empathy, patience,...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ravneet is wonderful with toddlers! I will definitely reach out again."
Rebecca W.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
5.0
"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "
William C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Trustline Certified
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Laura R.
Easthampton, 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.
Liv C.
5.0
Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter.
- William C.
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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