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Find special needs caregivers in Sandown, NH that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sandown, NH

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Sandown, NH

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Kathy Q.


Goffstown, NH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adolescents And Adults Special Needs Provider

4.3

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I have always been drawn to people with special needs going back as far as grade school. I have two nephews with autism,. One non verbal, and one has Asperger's. I worked as a home health aide children with severe physical and developmental disabilities. I took to one little boy I cared for approximately 3 years. He was 11...
5.0
"We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver! Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years. We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children. These qualities in her made us feel extremely...

Darlene C.

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Heather M.


Windham, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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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Stephanie D.


Nashua, NH

$27/hr10 yrs exp

I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have worked with special needs children. I babysit my little cousins and I have also babysat for families that are not related to me. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"She is a very kind person and very understanding. My son really enjoyed Stephanie as a teacher. "

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Nydia D.


Andover, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I am an attentive, responsible, trustworthy, loving, caring certified caregiver and a mother. I have my CPR and first aid certificates. I am also a Home Health Aide, CNA, and PCA. I have been doing this type of care for 17 years there for I am well-experienced and trained in child care. Working with kids of all ages is my...
Nydia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Nydia helped Our family of four children on a weekly basis. She was particularly helpful with our infant twins, often managing naps, bottles, playtime, etc. Nydia would be a wonderful and helpful addition to your family."

Meagan A.

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Jill H.


Bedford, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Children And Pets

I am a mother of 2 children and 2 grandchildren, retired with a cat and small senior dog , And enjoy keeping active
5.0
"Jill currently still helps with my 2 toddler aged children. She is always on time, the kids love her, and they are always up to something super fun! "

Kari W.

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Emilyjames L.


Haverhill, MA

$23-32/hr6 yrs exp

Silly Goose Enthusiast

Hi, my name is EmJ! I have worked in healthcare for over 6 years I have experience in children, adult and senior care. I have worked in hospital short term care to end of life care for all ages. in my spare time I rescue and rehabilitate exotic animals. My most current job is New England Pediatric Care as a CNA, Recreational...
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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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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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Tanya D.


Exeter, NH

$30/hr6 yrs exp

In Home Childcare

Starting in 2013, I started to pursue my career with early childhood education. I watched a few children out of my home while caring for my oldest daughter and pregnant with my second. I also was continuing my education towards my associated degree. After spending 6 years working in centers and now having three children, I've...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"She's very creative. Loves to do sensory play with little ones and doesn't mind getting messy! As a co-teacher she was easily ready for fun each day. "

Jen R.

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Sarah B.


Newmarket, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids of all ages, I tend to prefer groups of kids to be in similar ages. At the same time toddler and infants are some of my favorite ages to work with and I enjoy those ages very much. Engaging and creative. I enjoy playing outside with kids, teaching crafts, and teaching them new skills and vocabulary. I have worked...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was very sweet and did a great job taking care of our 14 month old daughter."

Dominic S.

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Carmen H.


Haverhill, MA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse, Assistant.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I also have a teen on the autism spectrum, I know some ABA, and sensory input. I know about Stimming, meltdowns and solutions. I have lots of patience. Also a CNA worked with G-tube, condom catheter, worked with all kinds of special needs equipment.
5.0
"Carmen is always professional, dependable, and a great communicator. She has gone above and beyond for my family and has a heart of gold. Finding quality assistance in any capacity has always been difficult for us with our special needs children. We are lucky...

Marisa F.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Kelly J.


Salem, NH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 years of child care experience working with infants-middle school age. I have lots of infant, toddler, preschool, school age, middle school age, twins and special needs experience. I have 11 years of daycare setting experience, working as a infant and toddler teacher. I also have 5 years of nanny experience as well. I...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Interviewed Kelly and looking forward to having her start working for us! Several great references and an impressive background in child education. "

Patrick T.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Michael I am 21 years old, I am a pre-med student at Umass Amherst. In the summer of 2019, I did an internship with turning point to work with members of the disabled community. We had so Much fun together, and the people were so loving and caring, I love taking care of people and helping people, because that gives me...
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Maggie C.


Greenland, NH

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Emma P.


Salem, NH

$10-15/hr

Part-time, Full-time Caregiver

I am a paraprofessional and have worked with children that have special needs. I am passionate about helping them achieve their goals, and learn each day.
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Sarah M.


Manchester, NH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I'm skilled at creating a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I have many years of experience caring for children from infants to preteens, and I'm...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was our nanny for a year, until the time that she moved out of state. All I can say is that she was an indispensable and beloved part of our family. She is nurturing and loving at heart. She is utterly reliable and then some. Once I called her at 11 p.m. at...

Sara G.

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Gina P.


Goffstown, NH

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 66 yrs young, the Mother of two a son who is a special Ed teacher, and a daughter who works for the town of Merrimack and is a yoga/ wellness instructor. I live in Goffstown have worked with children school age down to newborns. I've worked in local daycare's, worked for the Manchester school district SAU # 37 as a para in...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Gina watches our 3 kids for us periodically as we need her. She is reliable and flexible with our schedule. She always comes ready to interact with our small children. Our kids love her and ask us often when she will come again."

Jessica 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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Jennifer W.


Haverhill, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Get Messy And Have Fun!

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sandown, NH

Kathy Q.

5.0

We highly recommend Kathy! She is an amazing caregiver! Kathy helped my family with our special needs son for several years. We adore Kathy.She is confident,responsible,and has a natural affinity towards children. These qualities in her made us feel extremely comfortable leaving our son in her...

- Darlene C.

Heather M.

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 Heather elected to move on to...

- Cathy F.

Stephanie D.

5.0

She has watched my children when I’ve needed a last minute babysitter and was great with them and she was even willing to watch them while they were sick! She is great with children, caring and fun!

- Care member

Nydia D.

5.0

Always on time. Great with kids! Very kind, pleasant knowledge and definitely someone I would hire again.

- Norrine K.

Jill H.

5.0

Jill currently still helps with my 2 toddler aged children. She is always on time, the kids love her, and they are always up to something super fun!

- Kari W.

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