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Find special needs caregivers in Shirley, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Shirley, MA

The average posted rate is $25/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Shirley, MA

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Erin M.


Groton, MA

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Energetic And Enthusiastic Babysitter

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Hi my name is Erin M. and I am currently a student at Worcester State University studying Elementary Education and Psychology. I have been babysitting for over 6 years and I am a full time nanny over the summer. I have experience with kids from ages 3-13 but am open to any age! I have also worked with children with special needs...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shelby F.


Ayer, MA

$28-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Skills For Special Needs

I have been working with children with varying personalities and abilities since I was a sunday school teaching assistant at the age of 14. I have worked with children with ADD, ADHD ASD, etc in various capacities. My passion inspired me to become a speech therapist in a special education setting. I specialize in Social...
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Whitney E.


Groton, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs

Hello ! My name is Whitney and I am looking for a summer 2023 job from June-August. I am a soon to be graduate of Assumption University and am currently pursuing a career in speech and language pathology. I have always loved helping others and enjoy doing fun and playful activities with them. I have experience helping people of...
I am a nanny as my other job which means I have experience with fun conversation, patience, housekeeping, meal prep, errands, pet care, and more! I watch after kids, special needs individuals, and pets, and would now love to help out some elderly folks. I look after a 90-year-old man during the school year who I help with...
Callie can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
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Bethany P.


Leominster, MA

$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a licensed special education teacher offering tutoring services for school age children from 3rd grade to 6th grade in the subjects of reading, writing, math, organization, social skills and coping skills. Safety has always been the core of my teaching philosophy. No matter how interesting, knowledgeable, pleasant or...
I have three and a half years of experience as a residential counselor to adult women with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Sarah G.


Pepperell, MA

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Open To Special Needs Caregiving

I have past experience with tube feeding, prematurely born infants, children on the AS and have also done extensive elderly care (repositioning, bathing, medication monitoring, cooking and general caretaking) I am open to discussing any additional care your infant or child might require.
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Rukiyat M.


Leominster, MA

$40/hr • 8 yrs exp

My name is Rukiyat . I am exceptionally Nurturing, Dependable, Energetic, Empathic, Caring, Passionate, and Patience. I am a nanny with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages from Newborns / infant/ toddler/ preschool and school-age including special needs. I've been working in childcare all my life. I am CPR & First...
Rukiyat can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Julia H.


Leominster, MA

$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny/ Home Manager

Hello my name is Julia. I have been working with children since I was 14. I have experience working with kids of all ages in all settings including day cares, homes, care facilities, and in sports. I have cared for children from ages 4 months to young adults with special needs at 22 years of age.
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rebecca M.


Fitchburg, MA

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Rebecca ABA Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a patient, reliable, caring, and creative person. I have 3 years of experience as a behavior tech for folks with autism. I am willing to cook, drive, take them to fun places, and more! I know CPR and first aid. I also have experience with asthmatic children. I have my own car and do not smoke. My duties as an ABA...
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Kelsey B.


Ayer, MA

$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing nanny with six years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring reliable child care. My calm, patient, and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, helping them flourish under my care. Open and consistent communication with parents about their child's day is essential, and I provide...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha G.


Ayer, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as happy, fun, loving I've been working with children in my job for over 25yrs. They call me the baby whisper at work. Children are a joy to be around, you never know what they might say. My children are all grown and I have free time on my hands. Well kinda, I do have 3 dogs. And going to school...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Daphne P.


Leominster, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time College Student Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 26 years old and have over 10 years experience working with newborns up to age 13. I also have 5 years of working with special needs children! I am a board certified behavior analyst and have a passion for working with children. I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your families needs! Feel free to...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun things with our child. Will hire again and would recommend."

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Kim S.


Leominster, MA

$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/RN

Experienced, loving and creative homeschooling nanny/RN looking for a great family to work with. I have a just turned 7-year-old son I'll be bringing along. Looking for a fun playmate for him and am happy to plan lots of fun activities! Very experienced with babies and preschoolers, also have experience with autistic children...
Kim can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Solina P.


Fitchburg, MA

$22-32/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and energetic person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...

Megan G.


Littleton, MA

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Passionate and dedicated childcare professional with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I hold a degree in Elementary Education and have specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This fall, I will be starting my master's program to further enhance my skills. I have extensive experience...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Skylar B.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced With Intellectually Disabled Adults MAP Certified CPR/First Aid Certified

MAP certified CPR/First Aid certified Has 1+years experience Can assist with bathing Can assist with feeding Can assist living their life as normal as possible

Barbara E.


Ayer, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Over 40 Years Experience Patient Kind Good Listen

Experience with dementia strokes special needs cancer hospice communication records daily reports
Barbara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Carol B.


Fitchburg, MA

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Carol B.

I am looking to do part time senior care. I now work with special need students. I have worked in a nursing home before as a nurse's aide.
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Rebecca P.


Harvard, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 44-year-old mother of three grown daughters. I graduated from Umass-Amherst with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. While my children were young I often worked part-time providing child care for other families alongside my girls. I have worked with special needs children and also with twins. I am currently a exercise...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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