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Nydia D.


Andover, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

(15)

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Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am an attentive, responsible, trustworthy, loving, caring certified caregiver and a mother. I have my CPR and first aid certificates. I am also a Home Health Aide, CNA, and PCA. I have been doing this type of care for 17 years there for I am well-experienced and trained in child care. Working with kids of all ages is my...
Nydia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Nydia is very caring and loving. She has excellent organizational skills and helped us transition from a home layout of baby to toddler as my son grew up. She always on time and considerate of our time and sons needs. I highly recommend her as a very professional...

Kathy R.

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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Rick P.


Wilmington, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.
5.0
"Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)"

Tricia S.

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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I highly recommend Chloe! "

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Rashidah N.


Stoneham, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it...

Avain R.

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Alexis P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him, and changing his diaper. I would highly recommend her as...

George S.

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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Paula R.


Malden, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compasionate Caregiver With Diverse Experience

Experienced caregiver, worked with animals, community programs, and nurturing children. My childcare journey began in high school, caring for my godmother's children, aged 7 and 10. Later, I became an au pair in the US, caring for two children, ages 2 and 5, where I handled school activities, driving, and playtime. I then cared...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I would definitely recommend her. She is very sweet and responsible."

Paula R.

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Rachel Y.


Medford, MA

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Alma M.


Winchester, MA

$35-50/hr17 yrs exp

Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Panama. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My professional child care experience expands across all age groups (from newborns to teenagers), including kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety of...
Alma can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she was the right fit for our family. Our daughter was...

Cristina D.

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Jean G.


Andover, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Support You And Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I always established a positive relationship with child and parents. I have the ability to deal with difficult situations with consideration and I demonstrated ability to interact successfully with students with special needs including ASD. I have over 20 years of experience working as a Special Needs Aide in schools and...
5.0
"A true angel. I wish I could keep her forever"

Sheida F.

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Cherylann S.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."

Jeremiah M.

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Nicole C.


Somerville, MA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable

3.6

(9)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Even when it's a last minute request Nicole is there available and ready!"

Rose J.

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Sophie J.


Wilmington, MA

$35-37/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience as an ABA therapist and have been working with children who have autism as well as ADHD.
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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie took care of our two kitties (and our orchid) and kept an eye on the house for several weeks while we were out of town. She did a great job, was easy to communicate with, kept us updated and in general made it much easier for us to travel with peace of mind...

Rosie C.

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Amanda M.


Peabody, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "

Allison B.

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Roberta S.


Woburn, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time

I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reading, MA

Nydia D.

5.0

Always on time. Great with kids! Very kind, pleasant knowledge and definitely someone I would hire again.

- Norrine K.

Tori S.

5.0

Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again.

- Kevin O.

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

Rick P.

5.0

Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)

- Tricia S.

Chloe K.

5.0

Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out while I am at work. She has done so much for my family while being a single mom is hard and finding the right person for my children has been hard,...

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