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Special needs caregivers in Onset, MA

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Laura C.


Plymouth, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Friend Caregiver

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Companionship for your special needs family member. Take on errands, help with meals, and someone to talk to and perhaps play a game.
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Ella V.


Rochester, MA

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

Hello, I'm 24 years old and let me tell you a little about my experience. I have volunteered in a preschool from freshman to senior year of high school, while taking child development courses. I have worked as a camp counselor for a summer in 2017. I have been babysitting since I was about 13-14 years old. I have about 2-3 years...
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Savannah W.


Plymouth, MA

$18-23/hr8 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

Hi! Im Savannah. I have worked with people who have disabilities for about 8 years now, in a variety of settings. I absolutely love what I do, as it often doesn't feel like work to me. I'm looking for a full time or consistent part time position Monday-Friday, during the day. Thank you for your consideration! Hopefully talk soon
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Kira D.


Plymouth, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I am currently a Cape Cod Healthcare employee with college experience from Bridgewater State University and I was looking to help parents out during the weeknights and especially weekends and spend time with their kiddos! I have plenty of experience with all kinds of children, I grew up as the oldest of 5, I helped in my...
Kira can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexa B.


Plymouth, MA

$15-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available During Summer

I have my bachelors degree in Nursing! I cared for my two little brothers growing up, one whom is autistic, and I still watch over him. Experience with special needs children. I've watched children of all ages. I love to joke around, play sports, dress up, anything you name it! I also am very experienced with animals, so if you...
Alexa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a CNA that currently works as a special needs para for grades k-2 and an occasional nanny. I have worked in the health care field for over 20 yrs. I have extensive experience with children 0-18 yrs in various settings. I'm certified in CPR, first aid, med administration, safety care, and Epi pen administration. I have 3...
Catherine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Alexa S.


Buzzards Bay, MA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

ASD

I currently work with a special needs kindergartener! We work on his speech with visual cards and routine is very important. We have been even working on eye contact while talking and asking before touching! I love working with kids and I'm very energetic so it works with the young ones!!

Elena P.


Sagamore, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny,sitter, Special Needs Provider

I have years of experience with child care. Love kids. I have one grown son, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews that I have care for over the years. In my work history, I have worked in a daycare, was a nanny, completed the Mentor program and fostered a teenager girl in my home. I have also cared for a little...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Catherine M.


Plymouth, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Experienced Childcare Professional

I've spent the majority of my career working with children in various settings. These settings include the newborn nursery, the special care nursery, and pediatrics at a local hospital. Additional settings include group homes, family's residence, and an elementary school. I love children of all ages and abilities! I love to care...

Nancy S.


Plymouth, MA

$25-50/hr

Retired LPN With A Continued Passion For Caring

I am a retired Licensed Practical Nurse with 20 years experience. 8 of my years were spent as a pediatric private duty nurse. I loved caring for my clients. I enjoyed young people and personal interaction so much I went on to become a science teacher in a special needs school working with students with social and/or emotional...

Claire L.


Plymouth, MA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

My cousins (2) have down syndrome and as burgers I have a strong compassion and place in my heart for all children but especially children who need extra assistance. I feel rewarded and happy when the children learn new things and or develop new skills. I enjoy watching the children laugh and helping them make the most of there...

Alexa S.


Buzzards Bay, MA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter

2.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Alexa . born and raised in falmouth MA! I am 26 years old I currently work with a special needs kindergartener! I am safety care, first aid and CPR certified! I have been watching children for over 6 years! I have worked with all ages with special needs and I am comfortable watching up to 4 or 5 kids! I love being...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Elena P.


Sagamore, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Special Needs Provider,nanny

I cared for a little girl with CP, who used a wheelchair and was blind. I drove the wheelchair accessible van. Pick ups and drop offs, personal care, meals, outings, play and fun. In addition, I have had many years baby sitting. Also, I went through the Mentor program years ago and fostered a teenage girl. It was wonderful. I...

Nancy S.


Plymouth, MA

$10/hr8 yrs exp

Baby Sitter For The Night And Beyond...

I believe in raising children to be all they can be knowing that bar is different for each child. I am patient, responsive and respectful of all people (especially kids). Each child is unique and so how you support each child has to be unique as well. I am mom to two amazing kids. My son is 22 & my daughter is 20. Raising...
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 39 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...

Sarah C.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Companionship, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Queen Carberry B.


Falmouth, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced , Trusted, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a PCA and HHA for about eight years now. I have worked with individuals dealing with Alzheimer's symptoms, and dementia, ALS and special needs. I specialize in personal care assistance, in addition to housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and companionship care. Here is a short bio about me. I was born...
Queen Carberry can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"caring, loving, sympathetic.. patient... truly an amazing woman!. We love her and consider her part of our family."

Care member

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Leah M.


Kingston, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Leah, I love reading, doing arts and crafts, being active, and spending as much time as possible outside in the summer! --I received my Masters Degree from Boston College in 2015. My education has focused on child development and Mental Health. --My work experience with children has varied across ages and...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our family loves Leah. She does a great job engaging the boys and helps them balance playtime with "to-do" tasks such as cleaning up, getting dressed, eating healthy meals, etc. She is also very organized, punctual and good with time management (since we are a...

Karen L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Onset, MA

Morgan M.

5.0

Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys for my kids and not asking for...

- Sarah C.

Kaylee R.

5.0

Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable.

- Sally L.

Paulette S.

5.0

Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even bringing him to appointments and...

- Kristen M.

Kaylee R.

5.0

We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!

- David R.

Queen Carberry B.

5.0

Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked with various organizational...

- Care member

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