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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakham, MA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
Special needs caregivers in Oakham, MA
Hello! All throughout high school I interned in the intensive education department and was an ABA last summer. My mother is a special education teacher therefore this has been my entire life, in high school we started a group for intensive education students to bond with general education students and make life long memories and...
Christine S.
North Brookfield, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
my name is Christine! I have been working with children for 16 years. I am currently a certified infant/toddler/ preschool/pre-k teacher in Massachusetts and currently stay home with my 3-year-old son. I have taught infants, toddlers, preschool and have worked with school age children as well. I am certified in first aid/CPR and...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hello! My name is Miranda, and I am a dedicated, loving, and experienced nanny. I am a proud mother of three children ages 13, 11, and 5 m. two of whom have diabetes, so I have hands-on experience managing special medical needs and providing a safe, supportive environment for children with unique health considerations.
In...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Alexis M.
Spencer, MA
$18-24/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Lexi. I'm 26 years old and I work as a professional clinical case manager full time at a hospital. I've nannied through care. com in the past as well as privately over the past 7 years. I have experience with kids aged 0-16 and I can handle all levels of care including special needs! I love to work with kids and...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Hayley. I'm 27 years old. I have had experience working with people with special needs for over 8 years. I have worked with people aged 2-26. I have worked with people on the autism spectrum, as well as people with Down's Syndrome, seizure disorders, ADD/ADHD, diabetes, people requiring assistive technology, people...
Ashley M.
Spencer, MA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! Thanks for reading my profile. I have always loved working with children and learning with them. I am very friendly, and kind. I treat each child as if they were my own. I believe that every child is special and should be treated with the upmost respect. Children are constantly watching us as adults, so I try to show...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Nicole I am from West Brookfield Ma. I have worked with developmentally disabled adult for over 20 years, in residential, day program and community settings. I have experience with all aspects of direct care bathing, toileting, feeding, medication administration, vital signs, doctor appointments, documentation,...
Daniela F.
Rutland, MA
$26/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've dedicated myself to working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders and special needs. Throughout this experience, I've honed my skills in providing specialized care and support tailored to each child's unique requirements. Whether it's creating individualized learning plans, implementing behavioral...
As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant I have a lot of experience working with children with various disabilities. I love what I do and would love to help parents that have children with disabilities or limitations.
Jessica T.
Oxford, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Licensed educator with experience working with children that have autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, seizure disorders, emotional disturbances, speech impairments and physical impairments.
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.
Rachel C.
Belchertown, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider
5.0
(4)
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing.
I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"I was so lucky to have found Rachel. She was sensitive, supportive, reliable and quickly recognized my needs. Rachel provided a calm presence when I was feeling overwhelmed. She is patient, warm, intuitive, empathetic and loving. Rachel has become a very dear...
Cathy R.
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
(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.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$16-21/hr
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we...
Carol D.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
Tenley P.
4.9
(8)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...
Christian D.
Callie S.
Leominster, MA
$18-30/hr
I am a nanny as my other job which means I have experience with fun conversation, patience, housekeeping, meal prep, errands, pet care, and more! I watch after kids, special needs individuals, and pets, and would now love to help out some elderly folks. I look after a 90-year-old man during the school year who I help with...
Callie can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakham, MA
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.
Rachel C.
5.0
Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together.
We also both...
- Tonya D.
Joselin N.
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, which no doubt comes from having her...
- Paula E.
Frank S.
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 is looking for some help.
- Wendy W.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...
- Carol D.
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