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Special needs caregivers in Saugus, MA

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Emily B.


Saugus, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Focusing On Quality Of Life!

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I'd describe my personality as humorous, caring, responsible. I like caring for seniors because I am compassionate and understanding of their changing needs. I'm looking for a job that is flexible and fun. I started caring for seniors when I was in my late 20s. I did companionship and housekeeping on the weekends! My full...
Emily can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rishi K.


Saugus, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Years Of Experience Care Giver

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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal 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: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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.

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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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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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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Meg has worked for my family, and I cannot say enough positive things about her. Her excellence is apparent in so many ways: her reliability, judgment, competence, initiative, problem solving skills, honesty, work ethic, flexibility, professionalism, and ability...

Jane E.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Melissa P.


Danvers, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about myself: I am 25 years old, married, and am currently renting in Danvers, MA. I am friendly, patient, and reliable. I am currently the Program Director of a group home with women in their early 20s, whom have the diagnosis of ASD. Along with CPR/First Aid/AED, I am also certified in Massachusetts to administer...
5.0
"Melissa is a great caregiver and companion to my 18 year old son with Autism. She has patience and a great understanding of him and his needs. "

Diane M.

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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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
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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Paula R.


Malden, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compasionate Caregiver With Diverse Experience

Experienced caregiver, worked with animals, community programs, and nurturing children. My childcare journey began in high school, caring for my godmother's children, aged 7 and 10. Later, I became an au pair in the US, caring for two children, ages 2 and 5, where I handled school activities, driving, and playtime. I then cared...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I would definitely recommend her. She is very sweet and responsible."

Paula R.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...

Becky P.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma is an outstanding babysitter! We hired her to watch our 14 month old son for a date night. She is kind, responsive and very comfortable with children. She did a great job taking care of him for the few hours we were gone. We can't wait for her to babysit...

Kate F.

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Aviana H.


Boston, MA

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Aviana! I am energetic, helpful, and reliable! I have worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, I am an older sister to many and have basically been babysitting my whole life! But especially as of recently I'd say I have many years of experience due to my special needs 6 y/o brother, which definitely also taught me lots of...
Aviana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...

Diana C.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bella is highly patient with children and has an extremely creative way of engaging kids."

Annmarie B.

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...

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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.

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.

Prisca N.

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 she's our go to person. I...

- Immaculate M.

Rita D.

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 and loving with our children. She was...

- Anne N.

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