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Find special needs caregivers in Salem, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Salem, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Salem, MA

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Merrily L.


Salem, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...
5.0
"Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

Michelle P.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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...

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Sophia V.


Salem, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is nothing short of amazing. She’s been welcomed into our family by my two young boys, ages 1 and 2 years old. She’s very patient with our toddler who is learning how to push boundaries. He asks when she’s coming back on days she is off duty. She is very...

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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim went out of her way to accommodate me all the time. She has always been super flexible the kids always loved her! Heck everyone loves her! Super reliable. No matter what life threw her way she was there for my girls. Hope you love her as much as me"

Erin L.

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Jenny W.


Salem, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have been a nanny working full time with a family with two special needs children. The oldest has autism, and some other complications. Their daughter has a cognitive and speech delay. I've been consistently working with them for four years. They have my heart and soul. My mother was a special educator in Belmont MA. I have...
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Michelle L.


Salem, MA

$25-45/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver, Tutor, Babysitter

I have experience working with ages ranging from PreK through grade eight in general education, inclusion and special education school settings as well as private babysitting. I have worked with children with a variety of disabilities and am confident in my abilities to implement positive behavioral approaches to challenging...
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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs in a child care setting and as a nanny. I also personal experience, my son is autistic with some other developmental delays. And my daughter suffers from anxiety. I have more patience than most since I have been handling my childrens disabilities everyday and have dedicated my life...
I have been a nanny for a 17-year-old boy with developmental disabilities for over a year. He cannot speak and is in diapers. As well as a stomach tube that I am required to change the gauze regularly. I have also worked with children with autism, in the past. Although I love my current job as a nanny I am moving away for higher...
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Kelly B.


Salem, MA

$18-29/hr2 yrs exp

I work with children with special needs as part of my job at an elementary school. I have taken care of older adults with mobility issues. I did the food shopping and other errands for the couple I took care of. I did light housekeeping and other odds and ends. I enjoy caring for others and love to build a trusting relationship...
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Ashley P.


Salem, MA

$22-24/hr1 yrs exp

Para With ASD Experience

I currently work with a student in my full time job as a para who has ASD (along with a second grade class). I see him for 30 minute intervals. I help him to work with the group and strengthen his social skills with his peers. I have been working with this student since last year. He is in the early childhood age range. I love...
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Kelley M.


Salem, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

Hello!! My name is Kelley. Nice to 'meet you'! I am a 30-year-old, energetic, kind, and creative person looking for a full time position. I hold a Masters Degree in Special Education from Simmons College. I consider myself to have a bubbly and easy going personality and I love to have fun inside or outside. I love art, music...
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Sylvie C.


Salem, MA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

PCA, Home Health Aide

I have been working as a home health aide for more than 9 years . I know how to use hoyer lift , give a sponge bath , feed my client and do some activity . I like to help and make my client comfortable . Please let me know if you need help for your love one . Sylvie
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Maria T.


Salem, MA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Home Healt Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello am a home health Aid 5 year experience and have my certification for dementia and Alzheimer's love elderly and love to helps others
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Molly C.


Salem, MA

$19-29/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic & Patient Caregiver

Hi! I'm Molly and I'm currently a Direct Support Professional with 3+ years experience specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders and severe behavioral challenges. I also have experience with a wide range of other disabilities. I'm moving to the North Shore in September and looking for a full-time caregiver position the area....
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Alexa R.


Salem, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Available Nanny/Baby-Sitter

I have a sister with a speech delay and Asperger's syndrome. I have worked with children with Down syndrome, Autism and food allergies. I am currently enrolled in an education class for children with special needs.
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Leah C.


Salem, MA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher

Hi! My name is Leah, I am a teacher and social work student, and I love caring for infant through elementary age kiddos. My summer availability is open to up to 25 hours weekly with occasional weekends. During the school year I have occasional one-time availability weeknights and weekends. I have experience with babysitting,...
Leah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michelle L.


Salem, MA

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

I am a certified teacher in both Early Childhood Education & Special Education with years of both public school and private child care experience. I have experience working with multiple children at a variety of age groups and have also worked with special needs children for many years.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Lauren S.


Salem, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I'm currently looking for doing some evenings during the week and weekends. I have 3 years of experience in childcare. and I have 2 years experience with working with children with special needs. I am CPR certified as well. I am student at Northshore Community College and I am currently going for Behavioral Psychology in...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Molly H.


Salem, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher Who Loves Kids

Hi my name is Molly, I am 27 and I have worked with kids of various ages for 13 years, I have worked with many ages from pre-k to 5th grade. I spent many years at different camps as a camp counselor, (grades pre-k -3rd)and during the school year I am a teacher. I have the most experience with pre-k to second grade, spending 8...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley B.


Salem, MA

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Teacher, 15+ Years Caring For Children

Hello! My husband and I recently moved to Salem from Austin, TX, and I'd like to find a family to nanny for. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and have been teaching kindergarten-2nd grade at a public school until now. I started babysitting at 13, caring for...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salem, MA

Merrily L.

5.0

Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her

- Michelle P.

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

Sophia V.

5.0

Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!

- Marissa V.

Kimberly A.

5.0

Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend.

- Barbara G.

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Ratings for Salem, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Salem, MA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.