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Katie K.


Orange, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...
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Lucas R.


Athol, MA

$28-33/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .
5.0
"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "

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Haley G.


Athol, MA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had experience working with children aged 1-13, as well an adult with Autism. I enjoy one-on-one interactions with others, as I am patient, calm, and attentive, while being able to set boundaries. I assist with administering medicine, cooking meals, running errands, and reporting to family members.
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Tonisha T.


Athol, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I am a non smoker and have my own transportation. I am pet friendly. I also am CPR certified. I am a CNA and work as a critical care tech in my local ER. I have experience with all ages, special needs, medications and allergies. I am there 100 percent for you and your loved one. Hope to hear from you! Tonisha
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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator Available For Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for the past 40 years. During that time I've worked as a a NYC special education teacher as well as a private educational therapist working with children with special needs and helping their families with support and coaching. I specialize in working...
Gisele can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Emeria L.


Athol, MA

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Houseworker With Elementary Education Degree!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for children since I was a young teenager. I recently graduated from Keene State College with an elementary education degree (certified kindergarten through 6th grade). I have great experience working with children, teaching/tutoring them, and have been working with special needs children at a local school here in...
Emeria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Renae V.


Athol, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night/Weekend Babysitter

I have experience watching up to 5 children, ages newborn to 12. I have watched children with special needs, and am able to cook, clean, and bring them wherever needed. I am also okay with helping take care of animals. CPR and First Aid trained.
Renae can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Meaghan G.


Athol, MA

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Fourth Grade Teacher With Special Education Experience

I am a fourth grade teacher who has a background in special education. I have worked with a variety of students with special needs, including ADD, ADHD, ODD, Down's Syndrome, Autism, etc. I also have experience working as a PCA for a family with a child who has multiple disabilities (CP, autism, deaf/blind). I love children and...
Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
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Marcia V.


Amherst, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

RN Looking To Help With Your Kiddos

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a registered nurse of 11 years with experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. I live in Amherst most of the time but I do travel back to NYS where I own a home and my parents live. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My...
Marcia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new...

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Vanessa B.


Winchendon, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking To Babysit Occasionally

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 20 years. Before that, I worked at a before and after-school program at an elementary school, and also at a daycare in the infant toddler room. I've worked with ages 3 months -17 years old. I have plenty of experience working with children. I've worked with special needs with early intervention, speech...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Vanessa is amazing! She is a caring, dependable, and trustworthy. Her love for children is apparent in her care of my three children and she communicates well us about all the details of their care. She also helps keep the house looking clean and somehow finds time...

Jessica G.

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr4 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend."

Narges R.

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Laura K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma S.


Jaffrey, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a nurses assistant for 8 consecutive years. Working in many setting from pediatrics, special needs, elderly, disabled and end of life care. The last 4 years I have been a stay at home mom and I love it! But I must say I miss helping people. I miss connecting with a "client" or as I like to say friend. I miss the deep...
Emma can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

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Ridan D.


Amherst, MA

$31-45/hr7 yrs exp

I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Regina C.


Gardner, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care/ Caregiver/ Pct/CNA/nursing Assistant

Reliable caregiver who is very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations, with over 10 of experience working in Nursing home, group home and hospital assisting patients with their daily needs such as bathing, feeding and medications and etc. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients.
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Chase W.


Sunderland, MA

$19-24/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker Available Near Hayward, CA

I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
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Caroline M.


South Deerfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Senior Care Provider/Companion

I have lived and worked with elderly people and adults with special needs in a community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania. I'm familiar with administering medicine, helping people bathe, groom themselves and get dressed. I grew up without getting to know my grandparents, and greatly value the influence of elderly...
Caroline can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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Lukas R.


Sunderland, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Education/Needs

My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orange, MA

Lucas R.

5.0

Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him.

- Care member

Marcia V.

5.0

We love Marcia! She came several times and Avery squealed with delight when she walked in the door. Marcia is gentle, calm, and trustworthy. She was also punctual and easy to communicate with! A rare find: educated, polite, and great with babies. Avery learned new skills with her, we were all...

- Care member

Vanessa B.

5.0

Vanessa has been my 5 yr old twins nanny for over 2 and half years. My family wishes we could have her here for longer but the twins are going to kindergarten in the fall. The twins just adore her. She is always on time and willing do extra hours on occasion when asked. She does so many fun...

- Kim P.

Maya F.

5.0

Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend.

- Narges R.

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