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Nissa F.


South Hamilton, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I have 10+ years of childcare experience with special needs children. I have cared for children with autism, Cornelia de Lange syndrome and downs syndrome, assisting with play time, feedings, and homework. I am a full time nursing student who is comfortable with every aspect of special needs childcare. I am responsible,...
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Nissa F.


South Hamilton, MA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Flexible Care-giver

I have 15+ years of experience caring for children from newborns to teens. I also have experience with special needs children. I am mom to a busy 4-month-old girl, as well as a nurse! I am extremely patient, compassionate and energetic. I love incorporating age appropriate activities to engage with children and help them...
Nissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Patricia A.


Salem, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

5.0

(2)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries...

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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend."

Barbara G.

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Anette A.


Marblehead, MA

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Care For Your Loved Ones. Over 20 Years Experience. Special Needs Classes Taken. References

I'd describe my personality as loving caring and fun. Over 20 years of experience working with elderly adult and children. Many references from previous clients I like caring for my clients to the best of my knowledge and experience. I have many references from previous clients. Many classes taken to better care of my...
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Brittany F.


Essex, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am extremely passionate about working with children and adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities. I have many years of experience and references that I would be happy to get you in contact with.
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Laura B.


Beverly, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Joyful Early Childhood Educator

I am a licensed early childhood educator with 13 years experience in a number of diverse educational environments, including working with children with severe special needs in both residential and classroom settings. I also taught integrated preschool (3-early 5s) in Salem MA for three years, and kindergarten in Newburyport MA...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be caring for them. Laura arrives on time, adjusts well to the family's agenda and routine, and is extremely...

Faith H.

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Kassidy B.


Gloucester, MA

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

I have babysat pretty much my whole life I am currently employed with Applied Behavioral Associates. I have my masters in developmental disabilities with a concentration in applied behavioral analysis.
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Amanda M.


Peabody, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kids love Amanda! So do we. She is very fun and creative, doing lots of crafts and activities with the kids. We loved that she is also a nurse, so we knew she was trustworthy and that the kids would be safe. She is also a very tidy person, making sure to clean and...

Melissa M.

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Sophia V.


Salem, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sophia is nothing short of amazing. She’s been welcomed into our family by my two young boys, ages 1 and 2 years old. She’s very patient with our toddler who is learning how to push boundaries. He asks when she’s coming back on days she is off duty. She is very...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a certification of DSC (developmental disability direct support), and I have experience working with kids with special needs. I have worked as a nanny for more than 10 years. I have experience working with an senior man as a home health aid and have been charge of cleaning cooking, have worked with handicapped seniors...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Danielle A.


Ipswich, MA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Upbeat Sitter With Teaching Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm an experienced teacher, nanny, & sitter. I've taught multiple grade levels spanning Pre-K through middle school and have had many jobs as a nanny, camp counselor, and caregiver. I hold a master's degree in elementary education as well as a special needs certification. Safety is paramount to me as is establishing a...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Madelyn D.


Marblehead, MA

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi!! I have 3 years of experience nannying for children aged 5 months old to 13 years old. I am great with kids and am easy going. I have worked as an academic and reading tutor for 4 years and have some experience with special needs kids as well. I love pets and am currently in college and can be flexible with some part time...
Madelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Suzanne W.


Beverly, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been a preschool teacher for over 25 years and love what I do. That's my favorite age group, but I also am comfortable caring for older children. I have experience working with children with various special needs, including ASD. I love animals so if you have pets that's a bonus! I'm certified in CPR and first aid and...
Suzanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Linda M.


Danvers, MA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Available On The North End.

I'd describe my personality as calm, friendly and down to earth. I like caring for seniors because they remind me of my parents and grandparents. I understand they have special needs and it's very difficult for them to not be able to do the things they used to. I also want to help them stay in their home verses going to a...
Linda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

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Anette A.


Marblehead, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA, CNA, Special Needs Care. Pharmaceutical Tech Certified

Love to to care of your loved ones with my knowledge and with 20 years of experience.. Many classes taken to better take care of my clients , examsple special needs, dementia, Alzheimer's Parkinson's, nursing and pharm tech certified Many references from previous clients. My own car. Perfect driving record. Covid-19 vaccinated.
Anette can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I recently moved back to MA (2024) after living out of state the past 5yrs between VT & NH. Currently working in Boston as an HR admin M-F 8am-4 p.m. I have open availability outside of those hours. I also WFH twice a month & would be available after 11 a.m. on those days. I've nannied for a family of 3 with special...
Nastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Ace L.


Beverly, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Who I Am

I am currently a special needs teacher in Beverly, and looking for a full time position! I have 10 years of experience, including being an au pair in Finland for several months. I have experience working with children with special needs and those who are medically fragile. I also prefer to work with children under 4 years of...
Ace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lindsay H.


Essex, MA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

As a former preschool teacher I have primarily dealt with children with behavior issues, allergies, and other disorders, however I do have some experience working with adults as well.
My name is Isabella. I am 22 years old. I am finishing my last year of college and am available on some weekdays and weekends. I'm looking for some part-time work for the summer. I love kids, being outdoors, sports, and animals. I have babysat all ages, ranging from newborns to teenagers, as well as children and adults with...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Hamilton, MA

Patricia A.

5.0

We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries about her care!! She was so...

- Care member

Kimberly A.

5.0

Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend.

- Barbara G.

Laura B.

5.0

Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be caring for them. Laura arrives on time, adjusts well to the family's agenda and routine, and is extremely flexible. She cares for each individual...

- Faith H.

Amanda M.

5.0

Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable.

- Allison B.

Sophia V.

5.0

Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!

- Marissa V.

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