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Jaffrey M.


Leominster, MA

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi I'm Jaffrey, nice to meet you! I have cared my whole life for my older brother Mathias who has Down syndrome. I have always loved and cared for him and his friends with special needs. My senior year in high school I decided to get a job at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Illinois where I am from. I...
Hello, my name is Jasmine Dobson. I am currently working as an ABT Therapist, in pursuit of BT certification. I have been working directly with children on the Autism Spectrum since August 2021. I come equipped with the knowledge and understanding required to assist your children with being their best authentic self. I look...
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Marina B.


Fitchburg, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Caring And Patient.

I am licensed mental health counselor and I have worked in the field for 10 years. I find joy in being with and getting to know people both children and adults. Through my education and work experience, I have learned about the specific needs of different groups of people. I have learned techniques for teaching skills so that...
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Laura V.


Sterling, MA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time PCA Available

I am passionate about what I do because I love people. I think everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and by having the pleasure of working with so many different families I get to see a variety of people who have grown with their disabilities, are growing, or have learned to live with it with some assistance from...
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Danielle G.


Sterling, MA

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I am 19 years old and have a strong passion for aba. I have previously worked as a behavioral technician with children on the spectrum ages 2-16.

Daphne P.


Leominster, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time College Student Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 26 years old and have over 10 years experience working with newborns up to age 13. I also have 5 years of working with special needs children! I am a board certified behavior analyst and have a passion for working with children. I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your families needs! Feel free to...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun things with our child. Will hire again and would recommend."

Katrina K.

Anita S.


Sterling, MA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Elderly And Or Disabled Home Care

I have experience working with elderly dementia clients in their home as well as currently working with special needs individuals in a group home. LOVE doing what I do!
Anita can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more

Jennifer L.


Sterling, MA

$16-22/hr

Certified Teacher/ Childcare

Hello. I am a certified high school biology teacher and mom of two now now adult children. I love children of all ages and personalities and have experience with children with moderate special needs. In my younger years, I cared for many children and worked in a day care have been a full time live in nanny, as well as raising my...

Carol B.


Fitchburg, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Carol B.

I am looking to do part time senior care. I now work with special need students. I have worked in a nursing home before as a nurse's aide.
Carol can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Solina P.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-32/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and energetic person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...

Shannon K.


Holden, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available.

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant I have a lot of experience working with children with various disabilities. I love what I do and would love to help parents that have children with disabilities or limitations.

Skylar B.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced With Intellectually Disabled Adults MAP Certified CPR/First Aid Certified

MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified Has 1+years experience Can assist with bathing Can assist with feeding Can assist living their life as normal as possible
I've dedicated myself to working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders and special needs. Throughout this experience, I've honed my skills in providing specialized care and support tailored to each child's unique requirements. Whether it's creating individualized learning plans, implementing behavioral...

Kim S.


Leominster, MA

$15-25/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/RN

Experienced, loving and creative homeschooling nanny/RN looking for a great family to work with. I have a just turned 7-year-old son I'll be bringing along. Looking for a fun playmate for him and am happy to plan lots of fun activities! Very experienced with babies and preschoolers, also have experience with autistic children...
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Kayla F.


Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...
5.0
"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...
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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28-43/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Claudia has been taking care of my 2-year-old daughter for about six months. She is a wonderful, caring, responsible, and energetic caregiver. She has been very flexible about my occasional late evenings at work, and has taken care of both my children when I needed...

Rachel R.

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Sierra O.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Sierra has worked for us for about a month now on a regular basis. My children adore her. She is dependable and kind. She always has new ideas on fun things to with our kids. She often writes notes to us to keep open communication. It can be very scary having a...

Katie O.

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Kimberly F.


Shrewsbury, MA

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I am an experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a nanny for children ranging from 2 to 6 years old. I also, assisted in an infant/ toddler class in a daycare setting. I hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, and have completed courses in Infant to Toddler...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kim was my saving Grace! She was kind, warm, loving and treated my children like family. She was flexible and helpful in times I needed additional support. Her entire family was accepting and welcoming. My boys were happy to be with her and her family every day and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Princeton, MA

Daphne P.

5.0

Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun things with our child. Will hire again and would recommend.

- Katrina K.

Kayla F.

5.0

Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp and teenagers at the residential...

- Cassandra G.

Claudia P.

5.0

Claudia has been with our family as a part nanny since early November. She is reliable and my girls adore her. She helps with cleaning around the house, laundry, meal prep in addition to playing fun and creative games with my 2 & 4 year old girls.

- Gina C.

Sierra O.

5.0

Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring. She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...

- Nandini K.

Kimberly F.

5.0

Kim was my saving Grace! She was kind, warm, loving and treated my children like family. She was flexible and helpful in times I needed additional support. Her entire family was accepting and welcoming. My boys were happy to be with her and her family every day and hard to get out the door to come...

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