Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in South Hadley, MA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...

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"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

William C.

Emily M.

South Hadley, MA

$50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Speech Therapist

I'm a speech-language pathologist with four years experience working with high school students with disabilities. I've also worked part-time at an outpatient speech center 1:1 with pre-school and elementary age students. I am interested in connecting with families as a private speech-language pathologist for families looking to...

Collette B.

South Hadley, MA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Collette PROFILE Professional social worker with 25 plus years, Now retired. I have raised 3 children with some special needs. I am calm, empathetic, well spoken, an excellent driver, and enjoy helping people. I have had my CPR and standard first aid for years, though just let it lapse in 2/17. Have taught private swim...

Kaitlyn T.

Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...

Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended."

Dennis L.

Jessica S.

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Lots Of Experience

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been in the childcare business for about 8 years now. I have worked with infants to teenagers. I started babysitting at 14 for my neighbors children. I have also worked at different camps and have experience working with special needs children. I enjoy working with children because everyday is a new adventure. I...

Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Jessica was awesome with my boys. She was helpful and reliable. I called her last minute and she was able to respond without hesitation. Would definitely work use her services again."

Sandrae L.

Whitney H.

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher With Flexible Schedule- Available Weekdays, Weeknights, And Weekends!

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 29 and live in Northampton. I have been a preschool teacher for 8 years. I am about to graduate with a Master's in Early childhood education, as well! ***21 per hour but negotiable depending on ages and number of children. I am searching for summer work as well as late nights/date night care....

Whitney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning

Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"Whitney has nannied for us for over six months now, and she has been wonderful. Our daughter absolutely adores her. She is reliable, responsible, and fun! We will miss seeing her every week, and hope she can still babysit when our schedules align."

Donna P.

Ravneet G.

$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Care Giver, Errand Runner

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Rav! I have been working in childcare for 10 years and I have been exclusively on care. com since 2020 as a full-time nanny. Last fall, nannying became less of a full-time job, as I started a new job as a high school math teacher for children with moderate disabilities. Since summer is coming, I have full-time...

Ravneet can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"The best! Took such loving care of my post-surgical dog, sent regular updates, was timely and reliable, and helped us feel calm leaving the dog in a needier-than-normal state. I will absolutely be asking her to dog-sit again!"

Ana D.

Heather S.

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi There Friends!

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Hi! My name is Heather, I was a home childcare provider for over 10 years. I love working with children and have also worked in public schools with older children and children with special needs. I am a multitasker and if you need help with light house cleaning or cooking meals I am available for that as well! Look forward to...

Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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"Heather is very loving, creative and knows how to get the kids engaged in activities. She also knows how to get children working together as a team. She loves nature and taking the children outside for walks and play. I have not met a child yet that didn't love Ms...

Heidi S.

Rachel C.

Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...

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"Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to...

Tonya D.

Christina B.

Springfield, MA

$20/hr

I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...

Christina can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Natasha C.

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Infant Teacher Trained In Special Needs Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 10 years in the education field, both in and out of the school system and with students of various abilities. I am an infant teacher by trade (ages 6 weeks to 15 months) but I am comfortable with all ages and abilities. I enjoy a challenge and love watching children develop and grow!

Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Kayla L.

Chicopee, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hello! I am a 32-year-old teacher who has experience with a wide age group range of infant - school age. I have worked with children for the last 14 years. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have a strong love and passion for all children of all ages. I love arts and crafts along with playing outside,...

Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

Emma L.

Holyoke, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...

Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep

Hannah A.

Ludlow, MA

$20-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

About Me!

I like working with kids because I am the oldest daughter in a family of 8. I have always been the caregiver. I started working with kids when I was 12 and babysat family. I am currently a special needs paraprofessional. I started this career after graduating college in August 2023 for Child Psychology. In my spare time, I...

Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Emma F.

Springfield, MA

$15-30/hr

I have lived a life committed to helping others. While I do not have a training background in caring for adults, I have gained experience by taking care of/helping both elderly family members and my special needs brother. I am familiar with tasks such as dressing, cleaning, cooking, and medication management or prompting. I am...

Emma can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep

Katherine B.

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...

Katherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Da'monique V.

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Fluent in Sign Language Work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Work with people who are on the autism spectrum, have OCD, ADD, and ADHD Certified in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration

Melissa B.

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have both personal and professional experience caring for people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges. I have also been an EMT for going on 4 years, and have experience with food allergies and epilepsy. My experience also encompasses being a Special Education Advocate where I not only helped clients get what...

Anita P.

Holyoke, MA

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

A Little About Me : )

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I'm in the process of achieving a CPR certification. I have one year of experience working in a private school for...

Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Tracy C.

Southampton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula/Childcare Provider Available