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Nicole T.


Southampton, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I live in Southampton. I own my own car and I have been driving since I was 16 with a clean driving record. I have a lot of experience baby sitting and living with children as well as working in early childhood education. My mother is a foster parents so I have grown up caring for others. Including...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Licensed Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 12 years and recently became licensed as a Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont. I have worked with...
Sabrina can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...

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Sarah B.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Love The Little And Big Moments And Everything In Between

I have always loved working with kids. I am currently in college studying psychology with hopes of working with special need children in the future.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Isabelle H.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Energetic Caregiver

Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
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Dana C.


Holyoke, MA

$16-26/hr

Personal Care Assistant

I have had experience with developmental delayed patients. Been doing personal care jobs for 20 years.
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Katherine B.


Easthampton, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Currently work in a school, love playing with the children! I used to work in inhome therapy for autism children. Watching them grow, accomplish things their parents thought they couldn't accomplish I loved seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy. I love being able to help !
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Duncain K.


Amherst, MA

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Special Care Assistant You Can Trust.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a physician with six years plus experience in clinical practice currently in grad school and so I'm unable to work full time at the moment. I have experience with critical care as well as care of individuals with special considerations. Please reach out for specialized care you'd find helpful.
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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I have one year of experience working in a private school for children with special needs, and hope to focus my...
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Georgia H.


Amherst, MA

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities. I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
Georgia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Eliya P.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experience With Ages 0-16 And Kids With Disabilities And Special Needs!

I am a licensed Fire Fighter/EMT for the Town of Hadley Fire Department and for the Town of Hatfield Fire Department. I just graduated with a B. S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UMass Amherst. I now live in Amherst and am looking for some extra money to make ends meet! I have been taking care of kids since we...
Eliya can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Molly G.


Southampton, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Tutor

I have 10 years of experience as a special education teacher! I have experience tutoring at the elementary level and have taught children in the public school settings. I also have "in home" experience helping children with special needs using Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have my masters degree in Special Education
Molly can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Laura K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail D.


Hatfield, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

This past year I worked as a 1 on 1 paraprofessional for a child with special needs. I physically assisted with many needs as well as assisted with academic work and it was something I was very passionate about. Working with this student gave me a different outlook on life and allowed me to realize that caring for children with...
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Michelle L.


Granby, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Provider Available

Hi, I have a ton of experience with special needs children. I was a Spec. Ed. Para at the Public Schools for 2 years, and I am currently a Para for a little boy with intense disabilities at an Early Learning Center. I have A. B. A. training, and have worked very closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech...
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Liv C.


South Hadley, MA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

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.

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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Fiona D.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have quite a bit of experience with children, I have been a gymnastics coach since I was 15 where I taught children ages 4-15. During that time I was not only coaching but I was also making sure the children were in a safe and positive environment. I have also been babysitting since I was 14, usually looking after more than...
Fiona can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults with special needs for over 15 years. I approach children of all ages and abilities with kindness, equanimity, and respect. I offer options with clear and consistent limits and safe boundaries. I strive to foster mutual respect and cooperation with all of the children I work with.

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