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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Salem, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Salem, MA
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Hello! My name is Lauren! I'm currently looking for job opportunities in evenings during the week and I have full availabilities on the weekend. I have 6 years of experience in childcare and I have 3 years experience with working with children with special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am currently a student at...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Michelle L.
Salem, MA
$24-30/hr • 5 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Hello, I'm Merrily! I am located in Salem. I am currently a PhD student looking for additional work opportunities. I recently work as a full time nanny and also in public health research. Prior, I worked as an Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavior Therapist in a public school for children with moderate-severe special needs and...
Merrily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Marina W.
Salem, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Enthusiastic Pet sitter, Dogwalker, And Babysitter Looking For Work!
Hello! My name is Marina and I'm a recent college graduate looking for work as a pet-sitter, dogwalker, and babysitter. I love working with kids and pets and have over 10 years of experience pet-sitting and babysitting for family, friends, and professional clients. As a babysitter/nanny, I have worked with children of various...
Marina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kim G.
Salem, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mom of two teens who has worked with children my whole life. I have nannied, babysat, been a para professional , respite care for special needs , preschool teacher and after school
Care . I have lots of wonderful references . I adore children and would love to help you with your precious little one.
Kim can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Hi I'm Christina,
I went to school for childhood development.
Have experience with special needs care.
Meal prep and light housekeeping.
Transportation needs, and running errands.
Easy going, always kind, gentle soul.
If you have any questions please feel free to message me,
My best
- Christina
Christina can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands
I am a very loving and caring mother who has worked with children since I was a teen. I am currently working with special needs children . I when a lot of love and compassion to give . I have worked with children in wheel chairs, autistic children and Down syndrome. I will show your senior loved one the care and love they...
Certified Special Education teacher. Experience with newborns, all ages and special needs kids. Willing to drive children and run errands.
Patty S.
Wakefield, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "
Michelle V.
5.0
(3)
I have been babysitting for 4 years now. I am certified in first aid, CPR, special needs education. I have my CDA and 5 years of teaching experience. I bring a wealth of knowledge to ensure the well-being and growth of your children. I prioritize safety above all else, and I am responsible, understanding, and determined to take...
Esterlin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Esterlin is an amazing help and brings a breathe of fresh air. She has a natural talent for talking care of kids and has always been helpful to me!"
Care member
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Errands, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it...
Avain R.
5.0
(1)
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization
-foleys
-injections
-all...
5.0
(1)
I am a licensed early childhood educator with 13 years experience in a number of diverse educational environments, including working with children with severe special needs in both residential and classroom settings. I also taught integrated preschool (3-early 5s) in Salem MA for three years, and kindergarten in Newburyport MA...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be caring for them. Laura arrives on time, adjusts well to the family's agenda and routine, and is extremely...
Faith H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I'm Ana ,
Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Ana worked for us for about a year and I cannot say enough great things about her . She was so awesome with my two boys, she will take them for walk, playground she will spend time reading stories to them . She is incredibly on time very honest! We have so enjoyed...
Mary V.
5.0
(1)
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salem, MA
Patty S.
5.0
Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.
- Michelle V.
Esterlin Z.
5.0
Iam giving Esterlin 5 stars because of the hard work and dedication she puts into caring for our little ones. She’s very detailed oriented, compassionate, nurturing, and goes above and beyond in all areas of her workforce.
- Care member
Rashidah N.
5.0
Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
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.
Laura B.
5.0
Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be caring for them. Laura arrives on time, adjusts well to the family's agenda and routine, and is extremely flexible. She cares for each individual...
- Faith H.
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Ratings for Salem, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Salem, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.