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Lydia S.


Norwell, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting And Pet Sitting!

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Hello, I am a 39-year-old female looking for some pick up babysitting on the South Shore. I grew up and currently live in Norwell, and familiar with the surrounding towns. I have a background with kids at various summer camps. First aid and CPR certified. Safe car and clean driving record. In Summit County Colorado this past...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Donna F.


Cohasset, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nana's Little Helper

5.0

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I have been in the caring profession for 35 years. I am a mother of 5 children. Highly Experienced as a nanny, special needs and eldery care my whole life from the age of 13 because I enjoy being helpful. I spent my younger days visiting eldery and listening to there stories and helping them out. I was always told I had an old...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
5.0
"She is friendly and caring, multi talented and knowledgeable, fastidious and willing to get things done. She cared for both my elderly parents for about 6 months and we would hire her again in a second!"

Abby S.

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Maryann H.


Marshfield, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, After many years working, I decided to be a stay at home mom. We had adopted two beautiful babies and I didn't want to miss first steps, tooth or first anything. I know not everyone can do this. If you can't, then I am here to help you. When they started school I became a Special Needs Aide with Autistic Children. I...
Maryann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Maryann is professional, caring and reliable. She has cared for my 3 and 7 year olds daughter and son on many occasions. The kids enjoy her company and look forward to her visits. I highly recommend her services. "

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Lindsey C.


Braintree, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mother of three school aged children in Braintree and a licensed teacher in M. A. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, children with and without disabilities, minor in fine arts. I have been a nanny for children with and without special needs and have worked in public school classrooms, both typical and preschool...
Lindsey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lindsey is amazing. she watched our 2 yo girl for 1 year until she was ready for preschool. She took her fun places and did crafts and other fun games. She is very reliable and was sweet and cuddly with our daughter. I always knew she was safe and well looked...

Jen B.

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Donna F.


Cohasset, MA

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Energy, Fun, 32 Years Experience

I have been in the caring profession for 35 years. I have many references starting at the age of 13 as parents noticed my ability and passion to help others. I am a mother of 5 children. Highly experienced as a nanny & special needs my whole life. Now my children are grown and I miss them busy playful days and caring for...
Donna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna is a caring and compassionate woman I hired to care for my special needs nonverbal teenager. I could not have wished for anyone better! She is very kind and loving, and very professional---always wanting information on how to best care for my son and...

Lisa L.

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Amanda C.


South Weymouth, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Amanda, MS, OTR/L

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Amanda. I'm 26 years old and I have a masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England and a bachelors degree in physical education from Bridgewater State University. I've worked with children, and children with special needs, for the past several years. My past nannying roles include a...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Amanda assisted my son (2nd grade) with distance learning and home learning. She was very patient, kind, and professional, and she was very good with my son, who can be difficult at times, particularly when it comes to school. Her education/professional background...

Amy D.

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Allison G.


Hanson, MA

$23-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Allison and I'm a 28-year-old with experience as a Paraprofessional and Residential Life Skills Instructor for individuals with intellectual, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities on the south shore. I have experience in working with a spectrum of individuals and training in first aid including CPR, AED,...
5.0
"Allison has a great heart and is a extremely caring person. Allison always goes above and beyond and is very dependable. I have trusted Allison with my children as well as my animals and I know whoever she is caring for they will be well taken care of."

Kathleen G.

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Lisa W.


Braintree, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced South Shore Nanny And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and caregiver of over 20 years. I am college educated and have experience and enjoy caring for children from infants to teens as well as elders, and those with special needs. I am nurturing, kind, and loving with a sparkly sense of humor. I am looking for a part or full-time position and I am available...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was always very prompt and very easy to get along with (during COVID, my husband and I were typically in the house with Lisa). In addition to being extremely reliable and trustworthy, she was so caring and loving to our son (2 years old)."

Christiane T.

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Karen C.


South Weymouth, MA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Care Giver

I am a Mom of a 34-year-old developmental delayed daughter and I have a 36-year-old down syndrome sister in law.
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Amanda C.


South Weymouth, MA

$15-30/hr

Amanda C. OTR/L

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name's Amanda. I'm 25 years old and have a masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of New England. I've worked with children, and children with special needs, for the past several years. My most recent nannying was for a sweet 2-year-old girl while I was in graduate school. Before that I completed a...
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Teresa W.


Hingham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 2018 University of Maine graduate with a child development and family relations major and nutrition food science minor. I graduated the University of Alabama in 2021 with a Nutrition Dietetics Food Science major and just completed my internship to become a clinical pediatric RDN. I grew up in Hingham, MA and just moved...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Teresa is great! My children loved spending time with her and she is attentive to their needs."

Monica S.

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Sydney F.


Hanover, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Caretaker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Sydney. I am a 31 years old with 15+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I have ample experience working with children with special needs and children undergoing psychiatric and medical care. I have a degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I was previously the program director for...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sydney is an exceptional person. I feel completely comfortable with her in my home. She is a gem!"

Amy L.

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Jasmine A.


Rockland, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated with a degree in Education from North Carolina State University in 2016. I started babysitting back in high school and have experience with newborn through teenagers as well as children with special needs. I currently work as an ABA Specialist for Boston Public Schools. I am ideally looking to provide summer care. I...
Jasmine can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was our top choice for hire. Just an amazing person. Very intelligent and got along with the kids during our interview. We decided not to hire a nanny, but she would have been ours in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her!"

Leah A.

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Kayla D.


Pembroke, MA

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome References And I Do Overnight Babysitting

4.3

(3)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with children from ages newborn to 18 years of age and with up to as many as eight children at once. My experience includes infant twins and toddler triplets as well as medically complex and special needs children. I also am experienced with overnights and was the sole caregiver of 2 children for 3...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is very responsible, dependable, and caring. My children adored her. She handled everything with maturity and wisdom so that I had complete peace of mind that my children were in good hands. She was always on time and respectful of my children and my home."

Diane L.

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Donna F.


Cohasset, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

5 Grown Children & 30 Years Experience With Special Needs & Childcare

I have been in the caring profession for over 35 years. I am a mother of 5 grown children and 2 of them with special needs. I have always been their full time caregiver. Highly Experienced as a nanny & special needs my whole life from the age of 13. Now my children are grown and my life time of experience would benefit others....
5.0
"Donna is an amazing caregiver. She is skilled and kind and supportive. She finds creative ways to connect with my daughter. I trust her completely. She is dependable and kind and places emphasis on safety, fun and well being. I recommend Donna whole heartedly-...

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Tina C.


East Weymouth, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitting

Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids. I am available full time from Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5pm, and date nights. I have gained so much experience over the past years. The ages range from 3 months old to 17 years old. I have over 17 years of experience. I am very interactive and outgoing. I have experience home...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tina is absolutely the best!!!  We are so impressed with her level of professionalism. Tina is sweet, reliable and most importantly she is very passionate about her job. We can't thank you enough for all of her help!!!"

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Kristen B.


Braintree, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would. Given her teaching background, she was able to structure...

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Robyn C.


East Weymouth, MA

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Of All Ages With Flexible Times And Transportation

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

20+ years experience, full-time nanny for multiple years and babysitter throughout years before. CPR and First Aid certified along with knowledge from child care courses and experience working alongside with early intervention. My goal is to teach and care for children while making it fun and enjoyable for them. I have...
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robyn is very caring and trustworthy. I was always at ease when I knew my kids were in her care (boy and girl). She goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her services. "

Paula J.

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Stephanie C.


Hanover, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When I lived on the Cape I was a PCA for a wheel bound man. I also used to be a certified nurses aid and have attended some nursing school.
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Halle C.


Rockland, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am looking for a part-time nannying/babysitting job. I have a lot of experience with kids with special needs as a school occupational therapist. In the past I have worked at a Preschool, YMCA summer camps, and for individual families as a nanny (ages ranging from 4 months to 17 years). I am CPR and First Aid Certified, have no...
Halle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norwell, MA

Donna F.

5.0

She is friendly and caring, multi talented and knowledgeable, fastidious and willing to get things done. She cared for both my elderly parents for about 6 months and we would hire her again in a second!

- Abby S.

Maryann H.

5.0

My husband and I hired Maryann for two nights while on vacation in Scituate. She was fantastic! Maryann was punctual, a good communicator, and very loving with our 17-month old. We definitely recommend her, and would rehire her if we were to visit the area again.

- Care member

Lindsey C.

5.0

Lindsey is amazing. she watched our 2 yo girl for 1 year until she was ready for preschool. She took her fun places and did crafts and other fun games. She is very reliable and was sweet and cuddly with our daughter. I always knew she was safe and well looked after. I highly recommend!!

- Jen B.

Donna F.

5.0

Donna is a caring and compassionate woman I hired to care for my special needs nonverbal teenager. I could not have wished for anyone better! She is very kind and loving, and very professional---always wanting information on how to best care for my son and documenting his needs and schedule. When...

- Lisa L.

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is the best! We adored her and our daughter did too. She was creative, dependable, loving, and patient. She took amazing care of our 2 year old and helped with housework. She is such a gem, I am just so sad she moved away from Maine. HIRE HER!

- Tanne G.

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