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Special needs caregivers in Saugus, MA

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Rishi K.


Saugus, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years Of Experience Care Giver

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I am Rishi, I have been in the Care provider service industry for more than 25 years. I have experience working with people with special needs, dementia, ADHD etc for several years.
Rishi can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Paul M.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr4 yrs exp

I am an experienced, compassionate LPN/LvN, with experience in working both in critical care , rehabilitation and long time care patients I have also have experience working with special needs individuals and I am trained in dementia and Hospice care.
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and Paul treated him with compassion and loving care for weeks. On end. He treated my father in a way that I imagine,...

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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Iliana P.


Winchester, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Mother

I am a mother of two wonderful children looking for an extra income. In addition to raising my now grown children, I have worked with many families taking care of their children as needed. I am a caring, responsible, and kind person. I love children and am happy to play games, dance, sing and do arts and crafts with them. My...
Iliana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Iliana helped us many times to look after our daughter when we needed to attend late night meetings or social events. She creates a good calm environment full with games and and stories. She would make sure our little one eats healthy dinner, reads some books and...

Viktor V.

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Esterlin Z.


Danvers, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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. "

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system. some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...

Immaculate M.

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Marybeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Rita D.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...

Anne N.

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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Meg is incredible! I hired Meg to watch my 18 month old during holiday break, after a bad experience with a different nanny. She worked with both A. & I to recover and made us feel so comfortable and safe. A. had a great time with Meg, learned new things and...

Laura H.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

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Nicole C.


East Boston, MA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the day with ideas for activities. My daughter completely...

Erica F.

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Visitacion B.


Everett, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Emma S.


South Boston, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Extremely professional, patient, and caring. Emma has watched my 4 children (from toddler to school aged) for years and is like a member of our family. You would be lucky to have her!"

Alexi C.

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Emonie P.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"

Brittany S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saugus, MA

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

Paul M.

5.0

Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and Paul treated him with compassion and loving care for weeks. On end. He treated my father in a way that I imagine, Paul treated his own father, with...

- Care member

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.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for several hours, and took care of a...

- Laura G.

Iliana P.

5.0

Iliana helped us many times to look after our daughter when we needed to attend late night meetings or social events. She creates a good calm environment full with games and and stories. She would make sure our little one eats healthy dinner, reads some books and goes to bed on time. We will most...

- Viktor V.

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