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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!!
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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...
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...
Michele A.
Buzzards Bay, MA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Mom To Three Grown Women, Lolli To Four Grandchildren And Dog Mom To Remy!
At 60 I have a ton of experience from infancy to pre-teens! I've also worked with children with special needs including autism.
I love to read, do crafts, cook, and cuddle!!
I am nurturing, loving, and kind.
I have worked with children my entire life. I am very comfortable with infants. I also have 26 yrs of experience with...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
2.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
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, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Kaylee R.
Mashpee, MA
$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, respite care, mobility assistance, personal care & 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.
Temuchin B.
Kingston, MA
$28/hr • 20 yrs exp
Daycare Educator for Over 12 Years Looking for Full-Time Nanny Opportunity
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a childcare provider for two decades, and I have a deep passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I'm patient and creative, and I communicate regularly with parents about their children's days. I also follow their lead when it comes to household rules.
I enjoy playing outdoor sports and physical games...
Temuchin can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Temuchin was absolutely wonderful and was so good to our kids. She took them on many fun adventures and always brought out the best of them! Very grateful that she was able to be a part of their story. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have many years (over 30) of childcare/babysitting experience, including extensive special needs experience. I also tutor in several subjects and work as a special needs & senior advocate. I enjoy interacting with children by actively playing, by reading, and by being creative with fun activities, which most parents really...
Geralyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Geralyn is very effective and experienced in many aspects, as well as being extremely detail oriented. She truly cares about her clients, whether they be children she is tutoring or caring for, or older people for whom she may be advocating."
Alvaro D.
Kaylee R.
Mashpee, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(12)
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, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee was wonderful babysitting for my son, niece and nephew when we were in town for a wedding. She is very sweet, extremely communicative, reliable, and was great with the kids -- especially my 5 year old niece who can be pretty tricky! Would definitely...
Sarah C.
5.0
(9)
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
"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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I had a daughter with numerous congenital diagnoses, including severe special needs & global developmental delays. I'm an advocate for special needs children and seniors, as well as tutor in several subjects. My experience includes working with two brothers for over five years, since infancy. Among their diagnoses were autism,...
5.0
"Geralyn is a gem...soothing, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I cannot recommend her more! I don't worry about her in my home, helping me, or handling my personal information. Geralyn "babysits" me with my "special needs" while I wait for major surgery and then...
Pamela M.
4.0
(4)
Born and raised in Portland, Maine. Relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts.
A little about me:
When my youngest sister was born my father nicknamed me Mother Hen due to my nurturing nature and patience with her. Coming from a large family I have always gravitated toward childcare positions - During my high school career, I...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is such a great babysitter. She goes above and beyond when it comes to taking care of kids. My kids absolutely loved her. She was always on time and I never had to worry about the flaking babysitter. She followed everything I had told her when it came to what...
Taniesha C.
Jill P.
Carver, MA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with a large family (including 12 nieces and nephews), I'm also a very dedicated dog-mom!!! I've worked with after school organization, YPAC, at the Carver Middle School for ages 10-14. I have also interned in 3 classroom environments at the same school. I have also interned in a program with special needs...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Onset, MA
Morgan M.
5.0
Morgan provided exceptional child care for our children. She supported their development with an understanding of what they needed for both long term growth and thriving on a daily basis. We are so grateful for the positive impact she had on our children’s lives.
- Care member
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.
Temuchin B.
5.0
I worked with Temuchin for many years in the infant/toddler classroom. She was the lead teacher. She was amazing at getting infants on a sleeping schedule. She did great lesson plans on sensory, language,fine and large motor. The kids loved her. She was dependable and would jump into action if other...
- Care member
Geralyn B.
5.0
Geralyn is a sweet, reliable, responsible woman who brings a natural warmth and commitment to her work with the kids. She takes time to get to know the children, our routine, and what is expected of her and is very trust-worthy. Especially with our special needs child, Geralyn is very in-tune, and...
- Pamela W.
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