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Ilza M.


Newburyport, MA

$23-25/hr

I Have Experience With Children And Adults

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I am the mother of a 3-year-old girl with autism, I have experience. I have a first aid and CPR course, I have a Nursing Assistant certificate.
I raised my own two boys, both earned wonderful scholarships to Private Colleges. I have taken of my elderly mother for many years until her passing. I am very caring and patient person. I am not just a caregiver. I like to make a difference in someone's life and make them smile and make them happy. I have experience with...
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Jill F.


Ipswich, MA

$27-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jill, I just left my position as nanny to a beautiful 2 1/2-year-old girl. I have cared for her since she was 10/12 weeks old. It's time for her to head to preschool so I am looking to start with another family. I'm a Mom to 2 children, 18 and 16 . I am a makeup artist and also have 30 years of experience in...
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hannah O.


Georgetown, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have 8 years of special needs care experience as well as my certifications in: CPR/ First Aid/ MAP. I have experience working with individuals that have: -Autism -Cerebral Palsy -Down Syndrome -Non Verbal -Seizure Disorders -ABI Injuries
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Emily B.


Amesbury, MA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked in recreational and clinical settings for the past five years with children and young adults with varying diagnoses. I have spent time in Africa as well, working with children living with different disabilities and little to no access to services like those that we have in the states. I love being a part of working...
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Ana M.


Amesbury, MA

$35-45/hr

My name is Ana

Hello! My name is Ana and I am a pediatric nurse with 8+ years of child care experience in the home and hospital setting.
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Nissa F.


South Hamilton, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 10+ years of childcare experience with special needs children. I have cared for children with autism, Cornelia de Lange syndrome and downs syndrome, assisting with play time, feedings, and homework. I am a full time nursing student who is comfortable with every aspect of special needs childcare. I am responsible,...
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Angie C.


Salisbury, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have a number of years experience caring for special needs adults in their home, at their work place, and in the community. I have always gotten great satisfaction from being a part of making each person's day productive. This could be as simple as feeding one's self to acquire employment in the community.
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Dressing. I am a retired Occupational Therapy practitioner who worked in a rehab setting in an assisted living setting as well as 20+ years with special needs students. I took care of parent with dementia. Willing to drive to LOCAL doctors appts or errands. Require flexible...
Holly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Hi! I'm an energetic and outgoing college student studying biology and public policy. I love swimming, animals, reading, and spending time outdoors. I grew up with a lot of nannies that had a very positive impact on my life. I like to say I learned from the best! I've worked as a camp counselor for several years, been a...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Joanne M.


Ipswich, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver/companion To Seniors And/or Special Needs Individuals

I am a retired Dietitian/Hospital Food Service Director who has been a companion and caregiver for several years now and I absolutely love what I do! With my broad range of interests, sense of humor and let's face it, my age, I am able to connect with my clients in a very real and meaningful way. Of course I love to cook, but...
Joanne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care

Joanne M.


Ipswich, MA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

3 years Experience with Special Needs in School Settings

As a substitute teacher for several years I realized that I have a real gift interacting with children of all ages. I believe it stems from my respect for their amazing insights and (millions.. ha!) of really wonderful questions. I never cease to wonder about their inquisitive minds and since I have great patience with them, it...
Joanne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Elizabeth A.


Essex, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have cared for and taught children for over 20 years both privately and in educational settings. I have a BS in Early Childhood Ed and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have experience working with with special needs children (Autism, Asperger's syndrome, ADHD, sensory integration disorders, William's Syndrome). I worked as a...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have been working with the same adult for 8 yrs now. My client has medical issues along with developmental disabilities. My duties include: meal preparation, bathing, supervision of meds, housekeeping and occasionally grocery shopping and running errands .
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Christine W.


Boxford, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With ASD & ADHD

I have over 14 years experience with both ADHD children as well as ASD children.

Jennifer J.


Topsfield, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I've always been in touch with a deep sense of nurturing. In high school, I baby-sat part-time for children ranging in age from 4 months (twins) to 14 years (special needs child). In college, I joined Americorps and worked for a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students to serve preschool...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sheila P.


Atkinson, NH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 54-year-old mom with a 24-year-old son with special needs. I've had the opportunity to take care of my elderly mother-in-law (we moved her in with us) who had dementia and then suffered a stroke. After she passed away, my mom who had COPD moved in with us and I was able to take care of her until she passed away from...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation
5.0
"Sheila is an excellent caregiver. She is kind and thoughtful and has an upbeat and fun personality. She does all of the required job tasks faithfully and takes initiative with tasks and ideas and is willing to do extra helpful things. She has been working for me...

Amy A.

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Patricia A.


Salem, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Patricia baby-sat our 10 month old while we needed temporary additional support. She played with our baby, sang songs, read books etc. Patricia is super friendly, approachable, and was very flexible with her schedule which helped us a lot. Would hire her again if...

Leslie S.

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Maura P.


Methuen, MA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Maura's Mission

Hello there! I have been caring for children for over 35 years, special needs for 25 and was an ABA technician in the public school sector working with children with ASD for 18. The last 2 yrs I have been counseling in middle school for children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health, concerns. I raised 3 wonderful...
5.0
"Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest...

Maddy G.

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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
"Jean is kind and reliable. Has a very nice, and calm way about her as she interacted with my special needs young adult son."

Eileen R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rowley, MA

Sheila P.

5.0

Sheila is an excellent caregiver. She is kind and thoughtful and has an upbeat and fun personality. She does all of the required job tasks faithfully and takes initiative with tasks and ideas and is willing to do extra helpful things. She has been working for me for almost 5 years and is a top-notch...

- Amy A.

Patricia A.

5.0

We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries about her care!! She was so...

- Care member

Maura P.

5.0

Maura has been working with special needs children as an ABA for over 20 years in the public school system. She would be an asset to any family, she is dedicated, caring, trustworthy and hard working. Maura is committed to making each child reach their highest potential, and works closely with...

- Maddy G.

Jean G.

5.0

A true angel. I wish I could keep her forever

- Sheida F.

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