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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Salem, NH

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Salem, NH

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Emilyjames L.


Haverhill, MA

$28-32/hr6 yrs exp

Silly Goose Enthusiast

5.0

(2)

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I love working with tiny and big brilliant minds! I have worked in health care since I was 15 and have worked in all stages of life although, babies, children, and young adults are the age groups and special needs, I most enjoy working with. I have one other job as a Caregiver that occupies me Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and...
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Maura P.


Methuen, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello folks, 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...
Maura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Maura for about three years in an elementary classroom setting. The word wonderful does not capture how awesome Maura is. She is one of the most patient, caring, and hardworking people that I have ever shared a classroom with. She devotes her...

Kevin C.

I feel qualified to care for those with special needs as I have a special needs son who is 5 years old. So as a mother of a son who has special needs, I really understand the patience it takes and understanding to achieve progress and happiness.
5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Ashlee F.


Methuen, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Non Smoker, 7+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Names Ashlee I have 10+ years of childcare/house manager experience with children ranging from ages newborn to late teens, including twins, triplets and working with children who have behavioral issues/special needs. I am also a mom to a 4-year-old boy! I have worked for many families and agencies in the Boston. I am...
Ashlee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee is a great choice by far the best. She treated my kids as if they were her own. She did educational activities with them and lots of outside play. She respected every rule I set forth for my child and I could never ask for any one better. She is the best...

Shelby A.

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Sheila P.


Atkinson, NH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm the proud mom of a 16-year-old boy who has special needs. I'm very comfortable (and flexible) with all types of situations, including giving medications and seizures. My experience includes caring for family members as well as my "extended family." Currently, I'm working for a wonderful family in town, watching their 2...
Sheila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never...

Michelle B.

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Suzanne B.


Haverhill, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience taking care of the elderly, Special needs Dementia, handicapped and children . I can prepare meals, light housekeeping, drive to appointments , errands etc.. looking for a part time job I'm very patient and kind, I have plenty of references
Suzanne can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very caring. She would go above and beyond extra care. My Mom loved her. We would highly recommend her."

Joline B.

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Julie K.


Windham, NH

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Liscenced Nurses Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 4 years of experience in many levels of care for your needs , I have a strong work ethnic and consider myself to be a companionate very responsible person. Please consider. Thank you for your time.
5.0
"Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again."

Caryn J.

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Antonietta F.


Pelham, NH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...
Antonietta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children, caring for children and simply being around children. I always say it takes a special person to be around...

Josie B.

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Nick S.


Derry, NH

$10-15/hr

Male Provider Looking To Provide Direct Support For Young Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with people on the autism spectrum. I have the knowledge of adult services in the NH area. I enjoy photography; videography, reading, trail/ hike walking, watching movies, soccer, golf, bowling, video games, the mall and road trips. I have a part time job but have availability on Thursdays, Friday and Saturday...
5.0
"Nick is such a wonderful and caring guy that is always there for you and he's passionate about working with all people, especially special needs people. He's such a positive guy that will make you and your loved ones day. I highly recommend him."

Nina M.

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Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with Community Crossroads giving hands on care and companionship for 26-year-old girl with autism and epilepsy, she is also speech delayed. I also work with an 8-year-old autistic girl which includes pick up from school, dinner preparation and hands on playtime. Weekend days I work with a 50-year-old with...
4.0
"Heather worked with my daughter for a couple of years. She formed an excellent rapport with us however had some difficulty following behavior plans implemented when we realized my daughter had regressed to prior challenging behaviors. The stress was too much and...

Cathy F.

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Lynne A.


Derry, NH

$40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had several years of experience in elderly care with parents and older neighbors. I do have a degree in Education as well and feel one of my strengths is communication. I cared for my elderly parents and also cared for an 90-year-old woman for 6 years. This included making appointments, buying groceries, helping with...
Lynne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job."

Hannah A.

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Sheila P.


Atkinson, NH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available For Children As Well As Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of a 24-year-old man with special needs. I'm comfortable in all situations, including administering medications as well as seizure disorders. My hours/days are very flexible.
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Mary G.


Methuen, MA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional Or PCA

For the past two years I have been working in the human services field caring for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with mobility issues, personal hygiene care, feeding, autism diagnosis, and providing transportation for wheel chair bound individuals.
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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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Keri D.


Dracut, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Keri and I am 31 years old. I am currently a full time nanny Monday-Thursday for a 7-month-old baby. I am looking for a family to help out on Fridays as well as for occasional date nights! I have over 10 years of experience working with infants-school aged children. I have worked as a nanny, toddler/preschool...
Keri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Keri was a phenomenal nanny and is a wonderful person. She is kind and caring, and went above and beyond looking after our son everyday from the time he was an infant until he started daycare as a toddler. Keri developed a strong rapport with him and he still is...

Jason B.

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Vanesa D.


Methuen, MA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Field staff/direct care for 2 years, Enjoyed babysitting kids, experience with autism. I love helping others and enjoy seeing someone relax.
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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Derry Female Looking to Care For Your Child/Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked 14+ years with ages 6 - 50. I have worked with a variety of special needs (behavioral, autism, Down syndrome, and other areas) children and adults for about 12 years. I have also babysat for about 14+ years, from newborn to about 12-years-old. I enjoy spending time with others. I am compassionate, patient,...
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Traci R.


Derry, NH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking to Care for Your Child/Children

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Traci, I have babysat for about 35+ years, from newborn to about 14 years of age. I have worked 4-5 years in the rehabilitation field for a company, working with behavioral adolescents, autism, down syndrome and other areas. I live in Derry, have a car. and very flexible. I enjoy playing board games, doing...
Traci can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hello, Yes, Traci has worked for us for 2 years. D. was just 6 months old when she started and I. was 6 years old. Traci is very reliable when she says she will babysit, she hits her mark and arrives on time consistently. She is vigilant of the children and...

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Alyson C.


Windham, NH

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

9+ years experience working with children. Special needs background and lead teaching experience along many years of babysitting. Joyful and active! Love spreading kindness and care
I have 18 yrs working with people with MR , MH and worked with special needs children and adults both in group homes setting and at the day programs

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salem, NH

Maura P.

5.0

I have four children and Maura has been caring for them for many years. Whenever My husband and I have somewhere to go, she is always the one we ask. She is caring, considerate, nurturing, engaging, and they love her so much. She has helped so many times with homework and school projects, and helps...

- Kelly B.

Lynne A.

5.0

I would highly recommend her for any care taking position. She has an early childhood degree and is very responsible, kind, and energetic. She has raised a special needs child as a single mother and has done a remarkable job.

- Hannah A.

Ashlee F.

5.0

Ashlee is terrific! She really tried to connect with the kids and treats them with respect.

- Kelly F.

Sheila P.

5.0

I cannot honestly think of a more trustworthy and dependable person! When I saw the question about "Accurate Calendar" it made me giggle a bit. I have made comments to Sheila on more than one occasion about her calendar! She keeps a very detailed calendar and never misses a beat! She is a loving,...

- Michelle B.

Suzanne B.

5.0

Suzanne was a wonderful caregiver to my late brother. She provided the best care. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. He could be difficult at times but Suzanne always knew how to care for him. Suzanne is kind and very hard worker. She is a special person!

- Christine B.

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

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Salem, NH are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.