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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rutland, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Rutland, MA
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.
Ashley M.
Spencer, MA
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! Thanks for reading my profile. I have always loved working with children and learning with them. I am very friendly, and kind. I treat each child as if they were my own. I believe that every child is special and should be treated with the upmost respect. Children are constantly watching us as adults, so I try to show...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
I am work assisting elderly at their houses. also experienced in special need care and pets assistance as well.
Caring and loving person, being able to help in other people's lives makes my own life better.
Joselin can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my father and we are lucky to have her. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and I highly recommend Joselin!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...
Holly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care."
Kathleen C.
Bendu S.
Worcester, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...
Joanna B.
Holly P.
Cherry Valley, MA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm 50yrs old and living
I have worked with both children and adults with a wide range of disabilities that includes neurological, emotional, developmental, and extensive behavioral issues, in residential, public schools, and private settings for over 20 years.
I am very good at what I do and love making a difference in other...
5.0
"Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going growth and development. She will be an asset to anyone needing supports!"
Cherie M.
Marcia D.
Leominster, MA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.
5.0
"Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Kiley G.
Leominster, MA
$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Care Provider - ASD, DS, Non-Verbal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I find care for those with special needs to be incredibly fulfilling. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center on and off for many years. That experience gave me opportunities to work with a variety of special needs individuals from all age groups. My special needs care began with care for my 50-year-old great aunt with DS....
5.0
"Kiley is compassionate, responsible, knowledgeable and reliable. She is hard-working and is an excellent caregiver."
Jillian A.
5.0
(1)
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a little longer. She expresses complete knowledge of children all ages, supplies references if needed, and takes the...
Christian D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently an ABA RBT at Keystone Collaborative Education in Leominster Ma
I also do two nights for in home Aba Therapy.
We teach daily independence along w/social & educational goals. I work one on one with certain students.
During my babysitting/nanny jobs, I've helped prepare meals, potty train, naps, bathe, bed and...
Malayvanh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Malayvanh is a great baby sitter. She's the type of sitter that will engage with your child and build forts with! My two year old son loved dancing and singing songs with her. She also did arts and crafts with my little one and now we will always remember her by...
Sandy P.
4.2
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Frank has been a great addition to our family. He is kind, caring, patient and understanding. I am a single mom and Frank came on board to help out with after school care for my now 9 and 14 year old daughters. He was helping with school work, doing light house...
Nicole G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023:
Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met.
She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...
Paula E.
5.0
(1)
I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."
Peter B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 20 years. Before that, I worked at a before and after-school program at an elementary school, and also at a daycare in the infant toddler room. I've worked with ages 3 months -17 years old. I have plenty of experience working with children. I've worked with special needs with early intervention, speech...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa has been my 5 yr old twins nanny for over 2 and half years. My family wishes we could have her here for longer but the twins are going to kindergarten in the fall. The twins just adore her. She is always on time and willing do extra hours on occasion when...
Kim P.
Jenny P.
Worcester, MA
$16-21/hr
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
Kimberly F.
Shrewsbury, MA
$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, 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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate...
Stacey F.
Lucas R.
Athol, MA
$28-33/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa.
I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .
5.0
"Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and communicate with our essentially nonverbal son. We highly recommend him. "
Care member
4.9
(9)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
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...
Nandini K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rutland, MA
Joselin N.
5.0
Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my father and we are lucky to have her. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and I highly recommend Joselin!
- Care member
Holly P.
5.0
Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust with her and his skills improved in her care.
- Kathleen C.
Bendu S.
5.0
Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...
- Joanna B.
Holly P.
5.0
Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going growth and development. She will be an asset to anyone needing supports!
- Cherie M.
Marcia D.
5.0
Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to hire her again!
- Care member
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