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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Salem, NH

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Salem, NH

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Jennifer W.


Haverhill, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Get Messy And Have Fun!

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jenn I am 25 years old. I am looking to help all children be their full selves. I have 10+ years of experience with children including with special needs children. I am a certified teacher as well as babysitting, EEC, CPR and first aid certified. I've mainly worked with newborns, infants and toddlers but have...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was great with my kids they love her. Super reliable!"

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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 extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them. "

Aleece P.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, 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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Cindy H.


Hampstead, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Multi-tasking Caregiver

Being a mom of two, and a grandma of two, I am no stranger to caring for children. For over 25 years, I have cared for my own children as well as had my own private daycare, where I cared for up to 4 children at any given time. I have experience with all ages, multiple siblings, twins, as well as children with special needs. I...
Cindy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Cindy is one of the sweetest, kindest, most reliable people I know. She is beautiful inside and out. Cindy has watched my children, now my grandchildren, and I watch how she cares for her own grandchildren. I wouldn't anyone else with my kiddos. Also a kick butt...

Diane B.

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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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Mary G.


Methuen, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 46 female living in the methuen area and I am a mother of two adult children and a grandmother of 1! I have been laid off recently and not looking to work back in the corporate world so I m looking for a change and to stay local. We have a dog so pets are not an issue. I have experience providing day care to...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary is wonderful with our kids! She does after school pick ups along with taking them to activities. She thoughtful and energetic, just what kids need."

Sreya S.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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I have over 30 years experience caring for children. I have 10 years experience working with children with special needs , and three years experience caring for my parents who are seniors.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Margaret M.


Haverhill, MA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Margaret

I am a retired school teacher of 33 years. I taught special needs children of all ages for my first 20 years and kindergartners for the final 13 years. I have raised 5 extremely successful college educated children. They range in ages 24-35. I am currently looking for part-time employment. I absolutely love infants and that...
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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 grew up taking care of my young family members and even their friends kids! I fell in love right away with caring for them. I continued my passion into working with children at a school and even pursued into getting certified for children with special needs! | love kids! Nurturing them, and also giving back to the families who...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Denise S.


Windham, NH

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a substitute teacher in the Londonderry School district. I teach K-3rd grade. I also work as a Substitute Special Needs Assistant and cover grades PreK-5th grade. I am also a mother and grandmother.
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have been a caregiver for kids with special needs and normal functioning kids for 10yrs and I love my job,
Emellia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Jennifer W.

5.0

Jenn has been watching my children since they were infants. She began watching them for random nights out. It grew to her being their full time Caregiver while my husband and I were at work. My children are now 12 and 14 and no longer need Jenn's services, however they love it when she comes to...

- Care member

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.

Julie K.

5.0

Julie was an absolutely wonderful caregiver. I will definitely use her again.

- Caryn J.

Antonietta F.

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 children all day (coming from someone...

- Josie B.

Nick S.

5.0

Nick is extremely dependable and reliable. His communication is great and he asks appropriate questions. Nick does well with higher functioning people and is a great mentor/companion for them.

- Aleece P.

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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.