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Special needs caregivers in South Grafton, MA

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Michele R.


South Grafton, MA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care & Special Needs

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I have 20 years of child care experience as a babysitter, nanny, preschool/ kindergarten teaching assistant, lead teacher, and substitute teacher. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 15 years old. I have taken care of children in more than 25 private homes. Some of "my kids" grew up to have their own children...
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Heather W.


South Grafton, MA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Looking For Full Time

20 years of child care experience *Experience with children newborn-12 years old with a wide range of special needs and abilities. *Clean driving record with a safe and reliable vehicle. Willing to transport kids to and from school, activities, play dates, etc. *Many references available upon request. *Extensive knowledge of...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time To Personal Care Attendant Work

5.0

(1)

I am work assisting elderly at their houses. also experienced in special need care and pets assistance as well. Caring and loving person, being able to help in other people's lives makes my own life better.
Joselin can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my father and we are lucky to have her. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and I highly recommend Joselin!"

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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

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Sierra O.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr • 10 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"BEST nanny ever. Highly recommended. Went above and beyond in all that she did. She’s more than a nanny and taught our little one so much. Thank you Sierra!!"

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Liam M.


Milford, MA

$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a former ABA therapist. I have worked for years at the Northshore consortium. I've been an in house tutor/caregiver. I worked as a literacy assistant at a highschool. I currently work as an after-school teacher. I have worked with different children of different needs of all ages. I am looking to work as a full time or part...
Liam can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and...

Yelena K.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Nancy L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello my Name is Nancy! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

4.0

(4)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was our nanny for three years. She was very punctual, polite and flexible...notified us early about any appointments or personal days and always had a backup plan for personal emergencies. "

Chandra S.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...

Paula E.

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Kimberly F.


Shrewsbury, MA

$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am an experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a nanny for children ranging from 2 to 6 years old. I also, assisted in an infant/ toddler class in a daycare setting. I hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, and have completed courses in Infant to Toddler...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Took care of my 2 kids, amazing, friendly, sweet, and compassionate. Still friends to this day. All her kids are sweethearts and help out as well with the kids. Terrific family and caretaker. "

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Cheryl C.


Milford, MA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving, Creative, Cheerful And Flexible Mature Woman

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility. I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her...

Danielle H.

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Ginnette D.


Milford, MA

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for.
Ginnette can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ginnette has been an excellent babysitter to my 3 year old twins. Very dependable!"

Liz K.

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Randi B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver for primarily senior citizens but have also worked with young children professionally and privately. Most recently I have worked with the same woman till her passing at 99 years old last month. I am trained in Alzheimer's, dementia, CPR and first aid. I am extremely organized, a fast learner, I am a...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Samantha A.


Worcester, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Leah C.


Milford, MA

$20-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Looking For Summer Position

HI! I am a recent college graduate. I worked at an elementary school for 4 years in high school, and worked at summer camps, taught learn-to-skate programs, worked as a lifeguard, and as a nanny. Over school breaks I have been a substitute teacher at my local elementary school, and have had experience with special needs children...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Alli P.


Hopkinton, MA

$19-23/hr • 3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began working with special needs children, then onto typical preschool along with babysitting often. I am patient, creative, and approachable, ensuring a nurturing environment for children to thrive. My communication approach with parents...
Alli can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Mia B.


Westborough, MA

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing environment where your child can thrive. I believe in open and honest...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Grafton, MA

Joselin N.

5.0

Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my father and we are lucky to have her. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and I highly recommend Joselin!

- Care member

Bendu S.

5.0

Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...

- Joanna B.

Sierra O.

5.0

BEST nanny ever. Highly recommended. Went above and beyond in all that she did. She’s more than a nanny and taught our little one so much. Thank you Sierra!!

- Care member

Liam M.

5.0

Liam was hired as a home health aide and picked right up on the routine and also helped with extra shifts when we were short handed. He is kind and helpful to our family.

- Care member

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.

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