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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 April 2025

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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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: Dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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...

Christine B.

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Melissa L.


Londonderry, NH

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time, Long Term Nanny With 20 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families. I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I WISH 10 STARS WERE AN OPTION! Where to begin? I met Melissa shortly after moving to NH with my family. I had lost my previous child care provider, who up until that point had been the only non-family member who had ever watched my daughter. I felt comfortable...

Allison R.

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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 been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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!"

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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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Melissa L.


Londonderry, NH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver Experienced In Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I ended my work as a teacher in a day-care with ages new-born to 3 years old to become a full time nanny to one of my students and relocated with them and start nanny share. I am continuously taking courses to further my knowledge. Very dedicated to my children and their families. I previously worked as a teacher assistant in...
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Emilyjames L.


Haverhill, MA

$28-32/hr6 yrs exp

Silly Goose Enthusiast

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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Mikayla M.


Merrimack, NH

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Practitioner Student Seeking Part Time Employment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Mikayla, a registered nurse with a passion for caring for children, teens, and those in need. Growing up as the oldest of three, I began babysitting at a young age, sparking my passion for caring for others. While earning my BSN from UMass Lowell in 3. 5 years, I worked as a nurse's aide, providing home care for a...
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mikayla is kind, trustworthy and caring. I teach a class of kids k-2 who have autism and as our school nurse (of 600+ kids) she always made time to check them out and come to our classroom for their needs. She did a great job getting to know each one of them and...

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Mikayla M.


Merrimack, NH

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

LNA/ CNA Care Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with a younger girl with disabilities, including a feeding tube and partial cognitive delays.
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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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Sherry B.


Pelham, NH

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sincere And Compassionate Care Services By Sherry

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sherry. I live in Pelham, NH. I have been providing private in home care for the past 10 years. Please check out my reviews from past clients I come with excellent personal and professional references. I love what I do! Sincerely caring and very detailed in my work Empathetic, compassionate,...
Sherry can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sherry is terrific! She goes above and beyond for her patients. She's caring and kind a pleasure to know. We were so lucky to have her help when we needed it!"

Kathy B.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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.

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Nada D.


Merrimack, NH

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Nada , a highly experienced professional based in New Hampshire, specializing in childcare and household management. With over 16 years as an assistant teacher and 6 years in household management and nannying, I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to any family environment. My background in French Literature enriches my...
5.0
"If you’re looking for a unicorn nanny/ house manager who’s amazing with kids, punctual, motivated then you need to contact Nada. We were fortunate to have her join our family for the last three and a half years. She did not just help me raise two polite, smart and...

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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, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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.

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.

Melissa L.

5.0

I WISH 10 STARS WERE AN OPTION! Where to begin? I met Melissa shortly after moving to NH with my family. I had lost my previous child care provider, who up until that point had been the only non-family member who had ever watched my daughter. I felt comfortable with Melissa within the first few...

- Allison R.

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

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.

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