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Find special needs caregivers in Portsmouth, NH that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Portsmouth, NH

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Portsmouth, NH

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Jessica-lee M.


Portsmouth, NH

$22-24/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Please note that I am only available for babysitting jobs currently. Thank you! Hi there! I am a fun-loving, enthusiastic, and experienced nanny. I have worked for multiple families in the Boston area until I moved to Portsmouth 3 years ago. I come highly recommended by these families as I am experienced in caring for children...
Jessica-lee can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Where to begin with Jessica? She is the most wonderful, kind, caring organized caregiver we’ve ever had for our son. Her level of attention to detail, the ease of communication and her happy attitude make it easy to have her in our home and our son’s joy when he...

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Carla M.


Portsmouth, NH

$17-42/hr10 yrs exp

RN

Semi retired RN currently doing home care in the community. I have 33 years in long term care experience, I live in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
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Nicole A.


Portsmouth, NH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny Position This Summer

I'd describe my personality as calm, confident, and considerate. I like working with kids because they are a constant reminder to be present. I'm looking for a job that has consistent hours, a mindful family, and is a fun environment. I started working with kids when I was in high school as a babysitter. In college I worked...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Julie F.


Portsmouth, NH

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Seeking Nanny Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, outgoing, loyal. I like working with kids because there is something new every day and every child is different. I'm a retired educator and mother of 4 grown children. I am looking for part time work in the area. I am looking for work that is relaxed fun and rewarding. I enjoy helping...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am a very active 65-year-old retired woman. I currently work with special needs adults and volunteer in a nursing home with dementia residents. I am available part time to work with adults as a companion and caregiver. I worked in human services for over 25 years before retiring and my passion is helping those that need help.
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, respite care
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Sarah D.


Madbury, NH

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sarah, I live in Madbury and I am 23-years-old. I have experience with childcare from ages 2-14. I'm good with children with behavioral issues and special needs. I have my drivers license and a car. please feel free to contact me and I will get back to you ASAP!
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"What a wonderful child sitter!!! Sarah is an outstanding sitter who cares and loves your children! She engaged my two daughters in games, educational activities, and putting them to bed. The girls always looked forward to Sarah coming to our home. She is...

Angelo V.

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Janelle D.


Kittery, ME

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother of 3, high school basketball coach, special needs experience from 1-18 years of age. Fit, fun and confident with all ages!
Janelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to work with her. "

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Sarah B.


Newmarket, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids of all ages, I tend to prefer groups of kids to be in similar ages. At the same time toddler and infants are some of my favorite ages to work with and I enjoy those ages very much. Engaging and creative. I enjoy playing outside with kids, teaching crafts, and teaching them new skills and vocabulary. I have worked...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was very sweet and did a great job taking care of our 14 month old daughter."

Dominic S.

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Alexys Z.


Rye, NH

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun? You've come to the right profile! Hello, my name is Alexys and I have been working with children for over 10 years from 4 weeks to 15 years old. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have my own transportation to travel back and forth as...
Alexys can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My boys (ages 4 and 6) loved having Alexys watch them. They had fun and Alexys was great about cleaning up, giving them snacks, changing clothes, and keeping them active on a summer afternoon. They have asked to have her back!"

Sherri M.

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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
Maggie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Katie S.


Eliot, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Educator

Welcome to my profile; I am so glad you're here. My name is Katie , and I come with over 15 years of experience working with infants through high school in a variety of youth development settings. I am seeking part-time opportunities to work in conjunction with my full-time work as the Director of Social and Emotional Wellbeing...
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Amy L.


Rye, NH

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

I have a degree in Early Childhood/Special Education from Lesley College. I taught in an Early Childhood/Head Start program in Colorado. I have also worked privately with families as a nanny/household manger and currently provide elderly care to a wonderful 88-year-old. I also work with the most wonderful family of an...
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Julia C.


Newmarket, NH

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new...
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Tangee M.


Kittery, ME

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Healing With Laughter And Compassion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Tangee! I'm an RN, BSN with a Public Health Cert & 18+ yrs of experience in emergency medicine, cardiac/telemetry, pediatric special needs, & home health care. I provided a full continuum of care tailored to the needs of yourself or your loved one; from companionship, ADLs, housework, meal preparation, shopping,...
Tangee can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
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Krystal R.


Hampton, NH

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Years of experience working with children with special needs.
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Sarah B.


Durham, NH

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available Starting In September

I am going into my senior year at UNH as an occupational therapy student. I am passionate about helping those who may have different physical and/or mental limitations. When I am not in New Hampshire during the school year, I work back home in Massachusetts as an aide in a nursing home, that specializes in dementia care, and as...
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Andrea Z.


Rye, NH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

I am a cheerful, positive and respectful person. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. I am someone who loves the outdoors and believe that too much TV is never a good thing. Playing outside, playing games and encouraging children to use their imagination is...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Jack S.


North Hampton, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible College Student

For the past 2 years, I have done ski coaching for children in the ages of 8-12 years old, I was responsible for a group of 10-20 of them for the whole day, which included eating lunch with them. I am excited to start transferring what I have learned as a coach to babysitting!
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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Aspiring Occupational Therapist

I am a second year college student who hopes to become an Occupational Therapist with a focus in pediatrics. After doing a semester long internship at my local elementary school with an Occupational Therapist. I fell in love with the job.
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Shannon C.


Hampton, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Energetic, Creative Caregiver

Hi, I'm Shannon! I'm a 36-year-old single woman with a career background in early childhood education, dance/movement therapy, healthcare, and retail. I'm between jobs because of the pandemic, and would love to help your family out while utilizing my skill sets. I have a master's degree in Expressive Arts Therapy...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portsmouth, NH

Jessica-lee M.

5.0

Jessica is not just a nanny/babysitter to our family but she has become our dearest family friend. She started to care for my son when he was 2 years old. She was a firm but gentle presence especially with an active boy. She would regularly share photos and updates and was very quick to respond to...

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Sarah D.

5.0

What a wonderful child sitter!!! Sarah is an outstanding sitter who cares and loves your children! She engaged my two daughters in games, educational activities, and putting them to bed. The girls always looked forward to Sarah coming to our home. She is delightful, punctual, and flexible. All the...

- Angelo V.

Janelle D.

5.0

Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to work with her.

- Care member

Sarah B.

5.0

Sarah was very sweet and did a great job taking care of our 14 month old daughter.

- Dominic S.

Alexys Z.

5.0

You will instantly feel comfortable with Alexys like you have known her for years. She is very friendly and nice to chat with and the kids love her.

- Julianne B.

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