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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Dennis, MA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in South Dennis, MA

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Megan Leona E.


Barnstable, MA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Licensed Special Education Teacher And Teacher Of The Visually Impaired

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I am a licensed and passionate special education teacher and Teacher of the Visually Impaired, with extensive experience in various roles. At Perkins School for the Blind, I served as a residential teaching assistant, classroom teacher, and case manager, gaining valuable insights into supporting diverse learners. I have...
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Islaine C.


Hyannis, MA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I understand that people with special needs they have their own way to learn and do things. For that, I treat and care for them as an individual. My first responsibility as a Caregiver is to promote care with quality and safety, always assuring that my client is happy and comfortable. Each individual with special needs they...
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Amanda K.


Hyannis, MA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

I have been in this field now for 11 going 11 years and I know I'm in the right place. I am very responsible, organized, motivated, and confident in myself. I take pride in my work every day. I am very meticulous about my actions in the workplace. I treat my clients as if they were my own family.
My name is Maureen. I raised four boys of my own. I have been caring for children professionally since I was in college. I have extensive experience caring for special needs children. I bond quickly with the children I care for and their families. I graduated from Framingham State University, and began my career at a residential...
Maureen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Yanasia M.


Hyannis, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

I have many experiences working with children. I worked as a preschool assistant teacher. In the summer I work as a Camp Director for a Program. I have been apart of there team for four years now! I also worked as a Special Needs Counselor for a Program in my town. They were mainly adults ages 20-60 yrs old. But I also had...
Yanasia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Doreen M.


West Yarmouth, MA

$15-20/hr

I Was A Special Needs Teacher For 35 Years.

I also took in 3 foster children for 6 months and I took care of 2 boys for a private family for 5 years.

Karen S.


Chatham, MA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Current employer at Visiting Angels and Life Choice hospice volunteer for two years. I also worked with Special needs students for the past 14 years at Chatham Elementary school
Karen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
In all of years teaching, my classroom contained students of varying exceptionalities. With that being said, I have experience working with autistic, bi-polar, and a variety of other special needs. Personally, I don't like to label as we all have our own level of intelligence.

Karen S.


Chatham, MA

$18-23/hr

Professional Caregiver

Have had 17 happy years in the Chatham special needs school system. Two years great years. Since our youngest has gone to college, my husband, who works remotely, and I have been fortunate enough to be down south during March and April. Hence, the reason why I do not work at a company full time any longer. Hopefully, I will be...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Respite care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Alex & her friend R. to care for 4 small, very active children , 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 5 & 6 years old on 2 days / nights to attend a family wedding. After a great phone interview with both, we hired them & it could not have gone better!!! The kids took to them...

Linda W.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Carly C.


Mashpee, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."

A C.

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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Patricia N.


Mashpee, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown children. The youngest headed to college soon. One of our children had a learning disability from a very early age but doing very well and studying engineering. I've tutored students, grades k-6 and often worked on parents behalf as an Educational Advocate at IEP meetings. I'm Director 1 certified by...
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Kendall S.


Centerville, MA

$23-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media and previous member of Wheaton College Women's Basketball team. I'm employed full time as a remote Social Media Specialist. I am CPR and Life Aid certified. For the last 12 years I've been a certified Lifeguard, swim instructor and Water Aerobics instructor for...
Kendall can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kendall has been helping with my children for the last 9 months and my children just love her. I can always count on Kendall to be on time and she has been able to jump in last minute when I need her. We unfortunately will be moving quite a distance away and I wish...

Kristina E.

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Maria G.


Centerville, MA

$17-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maria and I'm from Barnstable, Massachusetts. I volunteered at special needs residency for one year, which included caring for elderly guests. I'm presently working as a Montessori assistant teacher, but am looking for a new role working with the elderly. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Rachel G.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr

Taunton Babysitter!

CPR and First Aide certified! I have experience working with psych and special needs children of all ages! I am a former foster parent and love working with children! Have any question? Feel free to message me!
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Gianna K.


Orleans, MA

$21-35/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Housesitter, And Petsitter !

Hello! My name is Gianna. I have 7 years of experience working with children and animals. I can help with transportation, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and much more! I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician and I work for children with special needs. I am here to help however I can!
Gianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Dennis, MA

Paulette S.

5.0

Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even bringing him to appointments and...

- Kristen M.

Kaylee R.

5.0

We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!

- David R.

Alex R.

5.0

She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!

- Connor L.

Kaylee R.

5.0

Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable.

- Sally L.

Carly C.

5.0

Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her.

- A C.

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Ratings for South Dennis, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in South Dennis, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.