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Olivia has been providing child care for our nonspeaking Autistic son for the last 2+ years. She is incredibly dedicated, kind, responsible,

Review for Olivia M. by Care member

We recently hired Brook to provide morning help for my grandmother who is in her 90's. She has done a wonderful job so far and are so

Review for Brook B. by Amanda P.

Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the

Review for Emily M. by Kelly G.

Special needs caregivers in Somerset, MA

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Maggie C.


Somerset, MA

$17-44/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

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Dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care, I possess a genuine understanding of the unique needs of individuals with special needs. My patient and empathetic approach, coupled with excellent communication skills, fosters trust and a sense of security. With a background in adaptive strategies and a commitment to...
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Kelly M C De S.


Somerset, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable And Caring.

I am a Certified Medical Assistant with years of experience working in the health care field. The past 3 years I have worked as a private Home Health Aide for multiple patients with traumatic brain injury, Dementia, Alzheimer's and on hospice care. I'm also a mom of 3 beautiful kiddos on the Autism Spectrum and also have some...
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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 10 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I graduated Pre-Med. I am currently applying to medical schoolto become a pediatric surgeon....
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia watched my daughter all summer, and was an amazing help to our family! My daughter looked forward to spending the day with Olivia, they always did something fun! Olivia is dependable, timely, kind, and patient. We will definitely be working with her again in...

Alexandra H.

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Brook B.


Rehoboth, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Trustworthy Person To Care For Your Loved One ? I Will As If They Are My Own Family !!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for VNA hospice for 3 years after getting certified as a CNA . As well as for a private Dr podiatrist which we treated mainly seniors . I Went to college for the OTA program and my internships included a residential rehabilitation center , a day program for seniors , and a facility for children with special needs . I am...
Brook can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care
5.0
"Brook is a hard worker and punctual. She's a caring, kind and reliable person."

Shawn H.

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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved...

Kelly G.

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Alexandria C.


Fall River, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a one-to-one aide, I worked with a child with autism spectrum disorder. My responsibilities include the following: continually monitoring and evaluating child's progress, providing individualized attention, staying aware of repetitive behaviors and fixations, promoting social skills, implementing treatment strategies, and...
5.0
"Alexandria was the most amazing and qualified nanny we've ever had. Being that one of my children is autistic, we've been through multiple nannies to find the right one and she was the perfect fit! My three children (now 2, 5, & 9) adored her and it's almost...

Rita T.

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Erin C.


Tiverton, RI

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a RI licensed CNA, I am a DEPENDABLE, trustworthy, and responsible caregiver trained and experienced with all aspects of child-rearing, bandage care, meal preparation, shopping, light housework, pet care, and schoolwork to help the entire family feel at ease. -I have been involved with various health and educational...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin is as top-notch as it gets for a sitter. She's intuitive, experienced and our son loves her. We would not hesitate to hire her, she has been nothing short of excellent."

Amy P.

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Barbara W.


Westport, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family would be so lucky to have her. She always did so many fun activities with my son like reading, creative play,...

Sarah W.

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Rebecca A.


Fall River, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24yrs old with extensive childcare experience from children 6 months to 12 years and recently graduated from college. I recently relocated to Charlotte for work. I have had professional training in the preschool setting for infants - 5 years as well as other specialized trainings from childcare jobs throughout the years....
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is absolutely wonderful with children very playful, very helpful with chores and responsibilities, very resourceful, cheery, she may be related to Mary Poppins seriously we love her."

Lorie K.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 26-year-old with a bachelor's degree in child psychology and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis, both from Salve Regina University. I am currently working at a mental health clinic but would love to return to working with children. I have previous experience working with at-risk and special needs youth ages...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlynn M.


Rehoboth, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a medical fragile special needs preschool teacher for 10 years. I then went into the medical field. I am currently a medical assistant in a primary care office. I am in search to go back to working with child. I miss teaching and spending time with children throughout the day.
Kaitlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Jayelyn L.


Fall River, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I'm Jayelyn and i've had a passion for working with kids since I was a kid myself! I obtained my Early Education Certification (EEC) in high school and am currently employed as a subseperate (special needs) paraprofessional for the fall river public school system in a 5th grade classroom and as a group leader at a daycare...
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

Hello I know it hard on parents to care for children in special need but I love kids regardless how they are still god children I was born deaf and speech so I know what it need to do and I can help to be comfortable any questions please ask very active great personality honest caring
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Lilian Brooke C.


Westport, MA

$16-50/hr1 yrs exp

Child care

I'm passionate about nurturing and educating children, which led me to become a childcare provider. I firmly believe in the importance of making a positive impact on the lives of young minds while supporting families. With one year of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children of various ages and am comfortable caring for...
Lilian Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Laurie D.


Fall River, MA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Laurie! I have over 10+ years working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in a public school setting. I have current trainings in fine motor, visual motor and sensory processing skills. My passion in life is to help individuals be happy, healthy, safe, and independent. I believe in positive reinforcement and I have...
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Olivia J.


Riverside, RI

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable And Nurturing Caregiver | Background In Education & Special Needs

Hi! I'm Olivia, and I have a Master's degree in Education along with over two years of hands-on experience working with children with autism. I'm passionate about supporting all children in a way that meets their individual needs emotionally, socially, and academically. With a background in education and specialized experience...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
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Chloe V.


Tiverton, RI

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

I have experiance in babysitting for families over the tiverton to newport area. Assitionally I have worked as a swimming intructor and know safe handling techniques as well as pool safety for children.
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Megan B.


North Dartmouth, MA

$16-21/hr

Behavior Technician

Behavior technician for children with autism, have come across a variety of disabilities/developmental delays while working in Daycare centers as a certified teacher, amd have previously been a Certified Nursing Assistant through Assabet Valley Regional Vocational training.
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Madeline M.


Barrington, RI

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring PA Student Offering Companionship & Medical Skills

Hello! I'm Madeline, a Physician Assistant Student with 3 years of medical experience, 10 years of childcare experience, & many years of volunteer experience with people with special needs including autism spectrum disorder, Down's syndrome, and cerebral palsy. I hope to be a fun friend to your loved one while helping them...
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Erin D.


Rehoboth, MA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

I've spent most of my career in education, but for the last year and a half I've been a PCA for adults on the autism spectrum. I have experience in bathing, diapering, general cleaning and meal prep. I know it can be difficult for families to hire someone to come and work with their loved one in the home. I sympathize with this...
Erin can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation

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