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Special needs caregivers in Rutland, MA

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Ashley M.


Spencer, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Holly P.


Cherry Valley, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Holly P.


Cherry Valley, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Marcia D.


Leominster, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

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!"

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Kiley G.


Leominster, MA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider - ASD, DS, Non-Verbal Experience

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.

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Jen G.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Malayvanh S.


Lancaster, MA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Occasional Sitter

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Good with kids. Works with trouble kids at school. She's trained for kids with autism. Real positive and patient. "

Jenn C.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"When we moved to the area, we needed after school support for our 2 older sons (11 & 12.) Frank picked them up after school and insured they got a good snack and started to their homework (not much homework at that age.) The boys appreciated his gentle approach and...

Michael W.

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

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.

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Vanessa B.


Winchendon, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking To Babysit Occasionally

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

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.

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.
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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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kimberly was the first nanny we've ever had. At first we were nervous, being first time parents and welcoming a nanny to our home. But Kimberly began her work and handled our routine with aplomb. She was always respectful of our methods of child raising and always...

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Samantha A.


Worcester, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sierra has been working with us for a few months now. We really love working with her. She is positive, energetic, and wonderful with our young toddler son. She makes him giggle constantly, and takes great care of him, doing the bedtime routine often. She also...

Jennie G.

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Lucas R.


Athol, MA

$28-33/hr2 yrs exp

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. "

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family 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 can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time To Personal Care Attendant Work

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, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rutland, MA

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.

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.

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.

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

Kiley G.

5.0

Kiley is compassionate, responsible, knowledgeable and reliable. She is hard-working and is an excellent caregiver.

- Jillian A.

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