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Hadassa P.
Northborough, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Hadassa! I'm a caring and responsible nanny with a strong background in child development. As a toddler mom, I understand the importance of a safe, loving, and engaging environment.
I have experience assisting special needs children in a school setting and supporting therapists. I studied early childhood education...
Hadassa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel interviewed with us and seemed like a very nice person. She was articulate, caring, punctual and seemed like an overall great person to have as your nanny. We were on the fence about hiring her since she had a child she would need to bring with her and it...
Wendy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate...
Stacey F.
5.0
(1)
I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...
Cassandra G.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
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
(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.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my father and we are lucky to have her. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and I highly recommend Joselin!"
Care member
4.9
(9)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
Kimberly F.
Shrewsbury, MA
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a nanny for children ranging from 2 to 6 years old. I also, assisted in an infant/ toddler class in a daycare setting. I hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, and have completed courses in Infant to Toddler...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kim was my saving Grace! She was kind, warm, loving and treated my children like family. She was flexible and helpful in times I needed additional support. Her entire family was accepting and welcoming. My boys were happy to be with her and her family every day and...
Care member
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.
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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...
Kyleigh can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well! "
Care member
Cassandra R.
Marlborough, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...
Carrie P.
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.
10 years+ experience. ECE certified. Special needs experience. Degree in early childhood. Will do housework,
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hello! My names Levi, I've worked with kids for over 3 years professionally and have had many years experience helping out with my niece, nephews and younger cousins. I've worked with mainly special needs kids or kids with behavioral /mental health issues as well in past jobs.
Breana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a PCA for my 91-year-old Mom. Mother of 2 grown children, ages 24 and 32. I have done a great job loving and teaching them what they need in life. I have been a Nanny for a few families over the years. Doing before and after school duties. I do love working with special needs of all ages. Waking up, feeding and walking or...
Salle can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Northborough, MA
Rachel H.
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.
Samantha A.
5.0
Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate school.
- Stacey F.
Kayla F.
5.0
Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp and teenagers at the residential...
- Cassandra G.
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.
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