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Kilee B.


Enfield, CT

$17-24/hr9 yrs exp

Well-Rounded Care Taker

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I am 23 years old, and I have had many adverse and positive experiences throughout my short-lived life. At a young age, I matured mentally faster than other children in my age group. Despite my unfortunate childhood conditions I learned to overcome the issues and become something more positive to myself, my family, and the...
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Samantha L.


Dudley, MA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

ABA

Hi I'm Sammy! Over the years I have worked with kids of different ages! I have done both babysitting including light house duties. As well as ABA for the last 6 years. In ABA I have experience in kids with disabilities as well. Working on language, social skills, toileting, dressing , cleaning, life skills, etc. I'd describe my...
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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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Anna F.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...
Christina can also help with: Errands, transportation, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jovanna B.


Leicester, MA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Choose To Include

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...
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Emily A.


Dudley, MA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part to Full-Time

I have baby-sat a girl for 4 years who has Down's syndrome. She is now 16 years old and I have been watching her since she was 12. I also have taught yoga for the past three months at Life Skills, a non-profit organization which provides a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional...
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Maryjane L.


Sturbridge, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Step Mom of a 14 Year Old With Non Verbal Disability and ADHD

I have been caring for my son at least part time since he was 5 years old. Having him succeed with any of his projects is vital to increasing his self esteem; that is my passion.
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Carolina W.


Sturbridge, MA

$28-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

Hello! My name is Carolina and I have seven years of full-time experience with younger and older children. I also have experience with special needs children. A little about me: I attended college in Brazil and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in law. I'm comfortable with and love animals! I have my own reliable...
Im a very supportive person and understand what's it's like to struggle with mental illness along with adhd that help to be put in someone with similar issues. With addition I have cared for people with different abilities such as blindness, anxiety, depression and being bedridden.
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Melinda C.


Southbridge, MA

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked in the mental health field with developmental and physical disabilities for the last 12 years, I have experience with autism, Tbis, cerebral palsy, and many other disorders. I have experience with Hoyer lifts aswell. I do not mind preparing food, house, work, bathing, dressing, transportation, etc..
I have worked with special needs children most of my life. I had therapeutic foster children for many years and recently I did shared living with a handicapped woman. I worked as a special ed tutor for three years in an area school.
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Laurie R.


Paxton, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

LPN Care For Special Needs Or Medical Help In My Home

Hi, I am a 56 yrs old mother of 3 adult children/ I am a Licensed Practical Nurse. My wish is to have a child or adult in my home during the day while you work. I have 8 years experience with nursing and before that I owned my own Hair salon business . I love being home
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Michelle L.


Granby, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Provider Available

Hi, I have a ton of experience with special needs children. I was a Spec. Ed. Para at the Public Schools for 2 years, and I am currently a Para for a little boy with intense disabilities at an Early Learning Center. I have A. B. A. training, and have worked very closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech...
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Elizabeth C.


Charlton, MA

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

More Than A Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was previously working as an in-home therapist with special needs individuals before being laid of due to Covid changes in hours. I have recently cared for my neighbors two daughters (2 and 4) for three weeks before Christmas when their daycare was closed due to staff illness. I have previously worked in a daycare and done...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Gabriella S.


Charlton, MA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Looking To Begin A Career As A Full-Time Nanny! Available Monday-Friday

I have 7+ years of childcare experience. I am CPR/AED/first aid/safety care trained. I have experience teaching, nannying, and working with special needs children. I am looking for a full time and potentially long term position.
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hello!! I'm 21 years old and have been working with children from the ages of 4 months to 10 years old for 6 years now. As of right now I am in college and will be graduating in May with a bachelors in child psychology and early education. I also have experience with children with special needs through the daycare but also my...
Johannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Maggie A.


Somers, CT

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Support

Hi! I have several years experience as a school counselor. My caseload includes several children with special needs. I am comfortable proving support to anyone with special needs.
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Gia S.


Enfield, CT

$21/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gia. I recently graduated from Umass with a degree in Biology. I am CPR and first aid certified by the Red Cross and recently renewed my certification. I have experience with special needs children, twins and infants as young as newborns. During high school and my early college years I spent most Sundays teaching...
Gia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced In Camp ANCHOR Experienced Babysitter

Graduating nursing school this upcoming May. Only thing on my schedule is studying for the NCLEX- so I am very flexible!

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