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Special needs caregivers in South Deerfield, MA

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Caroline M.


South Deerfield, MA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver For Children With Special Needs

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I've worked as an aide with special needs children in public schools for a little over 4 years and worked with children on the autism spectrum ranging from elementary school to high school age. I also lived in an intentional community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania for several months where I lived and worked...
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Caroline M.


South Deerfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Senior Care Provider/Companion

I have lived and worked with elderly people and adults with special needs in a community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania. I'm familiar with administering medicine, helping people bathe, groom themselves and get dressed. I grew up without getting to know my grandparents, and greatly value the influence of elderly...
Caroline can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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Sabrina D.


Amherst, MA

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...

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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Maya. I am a 21-year-old junior I am majoring in public health with a pre-med track in hope of becoming a pediatrician practitioner one day. I have always loved kids. I have about 4 years of experience working with kids of all ages. I have worked as an assistant educator at preschools, Babysat kids with CP,...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maya is a great caregiver! She is flexible and dependable. You can count on her for childcare, pet care, and helping people with disabilities. Highly recommend."

Narges R.

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Laura K.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel B.


Northampton, MA

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Chase W.


Sunderland, MA

$19-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker Available Near Hayward, CA

I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and middle school special ed in the past and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
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Jeanne S.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have always had an open mind and heart to those with special needs of any sort. I have family that is special needs, and my best friend of 11 years has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Paranoid Schizophrenia, and is Manic Depressive. I do not hold anything against anyone and would like to pride myself in my patience...
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Alyssa B.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Private Childcare Provider

With 7+ years of experience with children and young adults of all abilities, I work hard to create a fun and engaging environment to enhance developmental growth. I have experience with CP, ASD, ADHD, and have experience with applied behavioral analysis and other forms of behavioral management.
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Rachel L.


Amherst, MA

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Maya F.


Amherst, MA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Partime Care-giver

Hello, My name is Maya . I am a 20-year-old sophomore at Umass Amherst. I have always loved kids, especially kids with medical issues and special needs. I am currently a Biology major on a pre-med track hoping to one day be a pediatrician. I have experience with care giving to kids with cerebral palsy and other special needs.
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Anna F.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
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Alexis R.


Amherst, MA

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitting/Nanny Role

Hi, my name is Alexis! I am a current student at Umass Amherst. I am currently looking for a babysitting/nanny job for the upcoming summer. I have had past experience working as a swim instructor at Aqua-Tots Swim School for over 2 years. I have experience with children age ranges from 4 months-13 years old, including children...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Gisele D.


Millers Falls, MA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have just moved back to Massachusetts after living in Brooklyn, NY for 40 years. During that time I was a NYC Special Education teacher and private educational therapist working with young children and their families. I hold two master's degrees in special education; first, with an emphasis on severe to profound...
Im a very supportive person and understand what's it's like to struggle with mental illness along with adhd that help to be put in someone with similar issues. With addition I have cared for people with different abilities such as blindness, anxiety, depression and being bedridden.
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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions. I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc. I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Ogechi O.


Sunderland, MA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Happy Sitter :)

Hi! I'm a 21-year-old college student actively seeking a job as a caregiver. My passion for working with children has been a significant part of my life since I was 14 years old. Over the years, I've had the privilege of caring for many children. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience has been working with kids on...
Ogechi can also help with: Specialized care, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Isabella U.


Northampton, MA

$40/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm Isabella (they/she), I'm A Hampshire College Graduate.

Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.
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Mars C.


Whately, MA

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pca

I have helped seniors & young adults with disabilities: with house keeping tasks. Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, medicine management, laundry assistance & some personal care etc.

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