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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Shirley, MA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Shirley, MA

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Whitney E.


Groton, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs

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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...
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Felicia S.


Leominster, MA

$15-20/hr

Veteran Looking For A Part-time Babysitting Position

I am a retired veteran who served in the Army. I have 3 children of my own (ages 12, 10 and 5) and have experience with special needs (specifically autism and ADHD). I know basic sign language, fluent with alternative and augmentative communication, am CPR/First aid certified, and believe in making learning fun and engaging for...
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: Errands, transportation, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Alena H.


Ayer, MA

$28-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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Alexandria H.


Fitchburg, MA

$28-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I work full time in the ABA field! Looking for some side babysitting jobs here and there (or consistent if the fit is right).
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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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Early Education

CPR

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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

Valerie N.


Townsend, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I live in Townsend with my husband and 3 kids (1 high schooler, 2 college students). I have been working as a nanny since 2016. Prior to that I cared for the elderly as a CNA. I recently completed my degree in the field of occupational therapy. I have experience with all ages of children and special needs. Current on Flu/Covid...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sarah R.


Sudbury, MA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"

Brigid D.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
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"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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