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Samantha C.


Tewksbury, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
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Francesca C.


Revere, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"

Shauna D.

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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

Mayank J.

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Jacqueline D.


Lexington, MA

$25-32/hr8 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Highest Quality Care For Your Infant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my daughter 2-3 days a week since she was 6 months old. She will be transitioning to daycare at 15 months which is why we are ending with Jackie. Even since our first week, I felt totally comfortable and had peace of mind leaving my...

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts. I am Italian and Irish with a huge family of over 30 cousins, so naturally born, I was born into my role as babysitter! I am the only girl out of my siblings, with 3 brothers, so I was raised responsible and tough! I am...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Elena is an amazing care taker for children and teens. I’ve trusted her wholeheartedly with my children over the course of many years. She chaperoned my older boys when they no longer needed sitters but really just rides and supervision. She took exceptional care...

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Rafael V.


Melrose, MA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...
5.0
"We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional, well versed in his field and has not only been helpful in terms of working to progress maturity and social...

Beth S.

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Marybeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Daïna C.


Billerica, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...
Daïna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others."

Kim S.

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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
I started working with kids when I was 13. I have a lot of experience with all ages and have been also working with special needs children since I was a kid.
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Namande N.


Woburn, MA

$26/hr4 yrs exp

A Compassionate Friend

My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I am driven by the passion to care for others...
Namande can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Meagan S.


Wakefield, MA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Being Goofy And Making Anybody I Can Laugh

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have been working at a local high school as a paraprofessional. I work with special needs teenagers- special needs including, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning/ socially delayed students. I've built many relationships throughout my time at the school and love...
Meagan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Aidan A.


Winchester, MA

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

I grew up in my mother's renowned home daycare and have worked several years professionally caring for children ages 0 to 12, as well as my 5 younger siblings. I have experience working with kids of all sorts of special needs and atypical behavior.
Aidan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Hannah P.


Somerville, MA

$21-35/hr1 yrs exp

Future Occupational Therapist

I am a second year student in the Tufts occupational therapy doctoral program with a passion for promoting the well being of individuals of all abilities. I have caretaking experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan.
Hannah can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands & more
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Beatriz A.


Everett, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi family! My name is Beatriz, I'm 26 years old and I'm looking for a nanny position. I have experience looking after children of all ages, especially babies and toddlers. I'm a physiotherapist so I have experience looking after children with special needs such as scares and down's syndrome. I also have a certificate in CPR...
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Lorraine B.


Medford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver.

With 20+ years of experience in senior care, child care and special needs care, I specialize in providing compassionate reliable support to individuals and their families with diverse needs including those requiring dementia care while aging at home. My extensive background includes hands-on assistance with a daily living...
Lorraine can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Mario S.


Cambridge, MA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Patient, Loyal And Reliable, Considerate, I Love Helping People.

I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Medical Assistant and Caregiver , CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant). Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and CPR /BLS /AED , Personal Care Aides (PCA) , Home Health Aides (HHAs) Live-In Home . Senior care Private Duty Caregiver and Personal Home care I have experience in the emergency...
Mario can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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Sheri G.


Burlington, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant

I am a certified CNA with 2 decades of experience. I also have my early childhood education certificate. I have experience with special needs children, bilingual children, all ages and different backgrounds. I am CPR certified as well as first aid. I have my own transportation. I am looking for the right family within 10 miles...
Sheri can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Hannah C.


Medford, MA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Ready To Provide A Safe And Pleasant Experience For You And Your Family.

I'd describe my personality as fun, empathetic, and creative I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow and there curiosity as they learn the world around them. I started working with kids very early on and originally started with being a caregiver for my brother who has special needs which turned into my...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reading, MA

Francesca C.

5.0

Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!

- Shauna D.

Gabriela C.

5.0

Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible.

- Mayank J.

Jacqueline D.

5.0

Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mother, I was hesitant to leave him with anyone. Jackie quickly made us feel comfortable because you could tell she had lots of experience. Jackie is very reliable and flexible with the changes to infant (and adult!) schedules. She is...

- Care member

Emily A.

5.0

Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too.

- Katrina F.

Elena D.

5.0

Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!

- Care member

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