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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Norwood, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Norwood, MA
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work.
I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
Elizabeth A.
Sharon, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Firm, Loving, Caring, Fun And Creative, Honest, Four Star General, Committed Professional Nanny
3.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am the youngest of 11 children. Single mom of three for 20 years all in College now. I have 32 nieces and nephews. I have cared for all ages and personalities newborns-Teens & special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years . It makes me proud knowing I helped to create in them developmental growth, academic strength ,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I recently had the privilege of talking to Elizabeth on the phone. She was exceptional! Very professional and super nice. In the end we did not need a sitter but I hope that we may be able to utilize her in the future!"
Stephanie R.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(5)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Lisa and liked her from the beginning. She started when our 8 year old son was an infant and both of our kids (daughter now 11) really like her. She was always reliable and took care of the kids from all day to after school hours while driving them...
Ray & Cristine W.
5.0
(2)
-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.
5.0
"She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."
Carolyn N.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ms Trish. I am very interested in assisting prospective parents with their child care needs. I have been a successful nanny for the past 3 years and am looking for my next opportunity.
Prior to this I was employed as a full time child care supervisor for children between the ages of 3 to 10. I have teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Ms. Trish to take care of my three-year-old son for a week. She was wonderful! She arrived right on time every day with all kinds of fun toys and spent lots of time outside with my son. She is smart and personable and incredibly kind, not to mention vastly...
Annie T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"
Jen T.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Kristen R.
Walpole, MA
$16-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver Available- Experience Working With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work with and have a history of working with individuals with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism, vision impairments, behavioral challenges, seizure disorders, individuals of all ages who are non-verbal, individuals who use communication devices and individuals who may be unsteady on their feet...
5.0
"Kristen is terrific: enthusiastic, caring and responsive. I am delighted to include her in my daughter's circle of caregivers."
Melinda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom.
I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is absolutely amazing! She is responsible, kind and creative. I would highly recommend her for any childcare position."
Adrienne E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...
Michael T.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Anna has been a huge help. She is always on time and willing to help any way she can."
Elizabeth S.
Jean M.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr
I am a retired nurse. Looking to do companion care 16 hours/week for seniors or Special Needs adults
Jean can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Benjamin P.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
My name is Ben and I am experienced working with teens and young adults with special needs at Perkins School for the Blind
Benjamin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello, my name is Nicole!
I am currently an OB nurse!
I have worked for many different families with 2- 4 kids and their ages ranging from 3 months to 12 years old for most of my teen years.
I have also worked at a K-8 school assist teachers in planning and running actives in the classroom with kids who have special needs.
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Hi! My name is Burke. I am 20 years old and attend Saint Anselm College as a nursing major. Currently, I work at a Rehabilitation Hospital for Children with special needs, where I care for animals and assist in horseback riding lessons for children with disabilities. Additionally, I have babysat on and off for about four years....
Burke can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hello! I'm Alice, an Australian who adores working with people.
I have over a decade of professional experience working with children and adults in ESL education (including special needs). One of my strengths is being able to create engaging activities that either teach new material or reinforce what is learned in the...
Alice can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Norwood, MA
Elizabeth A.
5.0
I recently had the privilege of talking to Elizabeth on the phone. She was exceptional! Very professional and super nice. In the end we did not need a sitter but I hope that we may be able to utilize her in the future!
- Stephanie R.
Katie K.
5.0
Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we move. We could not recommend Katie...
- Ashley D.
Lisa W.
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.
Tendo N.
5.0
She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again.
- Carolyn N.
Patricia B.
5.0
I hired Ms. Trish to take care of my three-year-old son for a week. She was wonderful! She arrived right on time every day with all kinds of fun toys and spent lots of time outside with my son. She is smart and personable and incredibly kind, not to mention vastly experienced with young children....
- Annie T.
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Ratings for Norwood, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Norwood, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.