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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Shrewsbury, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Shrewsbury, MA

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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions. With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel interviewed with us and seemed like a very nice person. She was articulate, caring, punctual and seemed like an overall great person to have as your nanny. We were on the fence about hiring her since she had a child she would need to bring with her and it...

Wendy T.

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Samantha A.


Worcester, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate...

Stacey F.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."

Peter B.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Frank has been a great addition to our family. He is kind, caring, patient and understanding. I am a single mom and Frank came on board to help out with after school care for my now 9 and 14 year old daughters. He was helping with school work, doing light house...

Nicole G.

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Sierra O.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring. She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care...

Nandini K.

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Claudia P.


Marlborough, MA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.
5.0
"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

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Kyleigh S.


Marlborough, MA

$37/hr4 yrs exp

I Will Care For Your Kiddos As If They Were My Family!

Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...
Kyleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kyleigh is an amazing caregiver and is like family to us now! Kyleigh cared for our 3 girls (infant, 4 & 5 year old) full time for 9 months before she became a teacher. Kyleigh is punctual, a good communicator, fun and engaging with children while caring about...

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Cassandra R.


Marlborough, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...
Cassandra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...

Carrie P.

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Donna C.


Hopkinton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Companion With A Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of many elderly family members over the years. I have been there companions and there friends. I have taken them shopping and played games with them. I have helped with there meals and and errands and have stayed overnight with them. A couple of them also had dementia and lived with my family so I am...
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Abigail D.


Worcester, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby and I am a fun, compassionate, and patient caregiver! I have extensive experience with elementary-age kids and toddlers. I have worked in daycares, ABA, and provided care for many families. I am also in graduate school to become a school psychologist. I have lots of experience with special needs children. I...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha C.


Worcester, MA

$27-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hello! My name is Samantha and I am looking to connect with a family for a summer/part time schedule. I work in the public schools as a Behavior Specialist. My child care experience dates back over 15 years. I previously was a pre school teacher for 3 years as well as a behavior technician working with children in the special...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Frankie! I graduated from Clark in 2022 and am seeking a full time nannying position. I started babysitting in my neighborhood when I was 12 and have had multiple long term nannying jobs. I'm originally from Seattle, and have worked as a counselor, backpacking trip leader, and art program director at various summer...
Alice can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alysia L.


Millbury, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

RBT

For the past five years I have worked as an RBT (registered behavioral technician) with children ages 3-11 with special needs. I currently am a paraprofessional working in the School District in their intensive needs classroom grades preschool- first grade. I have experience with children with ASD, Down Syndrome along with...
Alysia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Aaliyah O.


Worcester, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, including special needs . I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new ways to engage children and help them reach their full potential. I...
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Joseph J.


Worcester, MA

$18-23/hr7 yrs exp

Care-Giver

I am a patience caregiver , empathy, and resilience. I provide physical, emotional, and often medical support to those unable to care for themselves, including the elderly, disabled, or ill. I take my time and dedicate myself to what I do. And I have a deep sense of compassion. I do daily tasks, such as bathing, feeding, and...
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Mariam N.


Clinton, MA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

I have a high school diploma, am God fearing, loving, caring, flexible, clean I'd describe my personality as loving, clean, flexible I like caring for people with special needs because I have been looking after my little brother with special needs I'm looking for a job that for a job that I love doing and is caregiving I...
Absolutely adore kids! I have over 10 years of nanny experience as well as ABA and teaching experience in special need
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Alysia L.


Millbury, MA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Over the last five years, I have been employed as a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT), working with children aged between 3-11 years who have special needs. Currently, I serve as a paraprofessional in the Grafton School District, where I work in the intensive needs classroom for preschool through first grade. During my time...
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Mavis A.


Worcester, MA

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

Hello Family, I am a professional, compassionate caregiver with 13 years of care experience. I am patient, caring, and trustworthy. It will be my pleasure to meet and assist you with your loved one. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
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Amanda E.


Millbury, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor/ Special Needs Available

I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Psychology and a Master of Art in Special Education. I am currently in my twelfth year of teaching Special Education. Teaching and caring for children is my passion, and I enjoy it most!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shrewsbury, MA

Rachel H.

5.0

Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways when we needed her. She will be missed.

- Catherine S.

Samantha A.

5.0

Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate school.

- Stacey F.

Karen K.

5.0

Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter.

- Peter B.

Frank S.

5.0

Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking activities, crafts, and science...

- Tenley P.

Sierra O.

5.0

Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring. She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...

- Nandini K.

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