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35 special needs caregivers are listed in Pittsfield, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Pittsfield, MA

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Rachel S.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Extremely Fun Nanny :)

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I have special needs background, and practice gentle parenting! Please message me with any and all questions! I'm very peaceful and passionate, and I love developing friendships with families.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Compassionate and patient. Has babysat my daughter multiple times and she always gets picked up with a smile on her face, asking when she is going back. Her son is well behaved and a great friend/ play mate for my daughter while she is getting babysat. Rachel...

Kristen E.

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Misty L.


Pittsfield, MA

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

as a mother of a child with adhd, odd and ddmd, and autism I have a lot of experience with special needs kids. I also have been a big part in caring for my nephew with asd, spd and developmental delays! I have worked for doctors, dentists, Police officers and people off all walks of life. I treat the kids as I would my own with...
Misty can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Misty is very flexible and dependable and was just what our family needed when we needed it. We had trouble even interviewing her the first time we met her because she hit it off with our kids so well that they just wanted to play with her. We will continue to...

Steve H.

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had...

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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
Crystal can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Patricia M.


Pittsfield, MA

$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Long Term Care, Pediatric Care, Caregiver-PDN Needs

The Care in Place Movement is a real thing! That's what I'm here for. Background/Experience: CNA/LPN Alzheimer's, Dementia, LTC and Acute care. Pediatric experience as well. Light housekeeping to skilled nursing whatever need may arise! I can be of use in navigating insurance help, setting up prior authorizations, looking...
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Crystal M.


Pittsfield, MA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Care Provider Available

I am a passionate care provider looking to care for individuals with special needs or the elderly. I have an associates degree in early childhood education where I worked in various settings with children with many disabilities including autism, fragile X, spinal cord injuries, social and emotional disabilities and behavior...
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Rebecca N.


Pittsfield, MA

$30-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of clinical setting experience with direct patient care in a hospital setting as well as home care experience and, child care. Working at a hospital, my schedule varies each week. I work three 13-hour shifts per week. So, my work schedule is alternating weekends and two weekdays. I always know my schedule a...
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Jennifer Z.


Pittsfield, MA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with both adults and children with all sorts of disabilities. I worked as a vocational trainer for persons with disabilities for over 11 yrs. I worked in a day program for over 5 yrs . I am kind, patient , fun loving . I enjoy the outdoors but am just as content reading or playing board games. I am able to multi...
I have experience working with infants to people with special needs and developmental disorders. I am kind, respectful, punctual, and reliable.
Hello my name is Lisa M. I am a social therapist. I have worked and lived with individuals who have all different abilities for 5years now. I believe that I can be of help to take care of your loved one who has special needs and be a person they can trust and build a friendship with. I feel like I am called to do this type of...
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Amber S.


Pittsfield, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I have watched children ranging in ages 6 months up to 12 years old. I have been watching children for over 10 years and I absolutely love it. I like to do arts and crafts as well as be outside to play whenever the weather cooperates. I have worked with children with special needs as well and have some training in that area. I...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Shaylyne. I'm a certified preschool teacher, who has previously worked as assistant Montessori primary teacher and have 10 years of experience in early childhood education. I have over a decade of paid babysitting experience and enjoy working with many families. I've cared for newborns, children with special...
Shaylyne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Gionnah L.


Dalton, MA

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gionnah and I am really hoping to get some more babysitting jobs! I have about 4 years of experience in child care. I also have quite a bit of experience in special needs care. I'm willing to help after school, and date nights! I do work in childcare 5 days a week usually to around 5/5:30. As of right now I do...
Gionnah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
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Jolene D.


Cheshire, MA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

I did two summers at a summer camp program with children who had development disabilities and behaviors. . I have been a CNA/HHA for 9+yrs and special needs. I have knowledge of seizure protocols, non-verbal communication, personal care, and activities. Hope that can sum up most of my experience.
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Natasha S.


Dalton, MA

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

For past two years, I have been employed at Hillcrest Educational Centers working 1:1 with students 8-21 years of age on the Autism Spectrum. Most of my student display high-levels of aggression and/or self-injurious behaviors. Many of them are non-verbal and have a history of seizures. I am Medication certified as well as...
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Haille B.


Lanesborough, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm Haille! I am interested in helping out families who need a baby sitter once in awhile. I have 15 years experience in babysitting as I've done it since I was about 14 years old. I currently work relief for BCARC and have 5+ years in experience with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained as it's a requirement for my...
Haille can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Yazuri B.


Lenox, MA

$15-25/hr • 12 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced caregiver, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I've excelled in providing reliable childcare solutions for families. My patient, creative, and friendly demeanor fosters a welcoming atmosphere for children. I believe in open...
Yazuri can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Amy H.


New Lebanon, NY

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked for COARC and Wildwood Programs. I have a Child Care Technican Certificate from St. Margaret's Center for Children. I have many years of experience with caring for special needs children.

Sandra S.


Lenox, MA

$25-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Education Provider

For the past 12 years I have worked in Special Education supporting the academic, behavioral and social-emotional needs of diverse student populations. I have taught in inclusive and sub-separate classrooms in lead and co-teaching roles, both in-person and via virtual formats. Through this experience, I have developed a solid...
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Karin T.


Valatie, NY

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN Available Full-time With Extensive Experience With Geriatric/special Needs Populations

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

RN with 25 years of direct care experience now working in home care. I've worked with dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as the MR/DD population. I'm happy to do hygiene care, PT, household chores, food shopping, and med appointments, as well.
Karin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely...

Carolyn S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pittsfield, MA

Rachel S.

5.0

Rachel has always been great! Lots of updates throughout the day and my son loves her. Couldn't be happier!

- Anne H.

Misty L.

5.0

Misty was great. She initially impressed me by texting me the day before with a series of questions about my son - everything from his schedule to whether he had any allergies, was on any medications, etc. She was punctual (showing up a few minutes early both times) and is warm and energetic....

- Jarret S.

Crystal M.

5.0

I highly recommend Crystal as a senior caregiver. She took care of my 90 yr Father for over a year until his recent passing. She was professional, knowledgeable, very caring, extremely organized and attentive. She got along well with the other caregivers and had such a positive attitude. We will...

- Care member

Karin T.

5.0

I hired Karin to assist with caring for my parents. One has Alzheimer's and the other Parkinson's Disease. She worked with us for a couple years until their conditions required 24hour care. She was absolutely fantastic with both! Always punctual, extremely organized, gentle yet firm when the...

- Carolyn S.

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Ratings for Pittsfield, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Pittsfield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 35 listed special needs caregivers.