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Special needs caregivers in South Hamilton, MA

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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

First Aid

CPR

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Patricia A.


Salem, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

5.0

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is one of the sweetest, caring people you will ever meet. She will treat your child as if they were her own!!"

Shannon C.

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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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Melissa P.


Danvers, MA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about myself: I am 25 years old, married, and am currently renting in Danvers, MA. I am friendly, patient, and reliable. I am currently the Program Director of a group home with women in their early 20s, whom have the diagnosis of ASD. Along with CPR/First Aid/AED, I am also certified in Massachusetts to administer...
5.0
"Melissa is a great caregiver and companion to my 18 year old son with Autism. She has patience and a great understanding of him and his needs. "

Diane M.

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Anne R.


Ipswich, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am An Energetic, Optimistic And Reliable Child Care Provider

I have been in the child care field for over 25 years. I worked at a day care for 7 years, where I was the lead teacher in all classrooms, ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten. I worked as a shadow for special needs children in the preschool in Middleton, MA, and at a Nursery School in Ipswich, MA. I have been nannying for over 15...
Anne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anne, Is an incredible nanny. I entrusted Anne with the care of my 3 month old when I went back to work and she was always incredibly caring, knowledgeable in child care, and dependable. I trusted her so much that Anne babysat my son for overnights and weekends...

Trina B.

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, respite care, home modification, light cleaning & 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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ashley B.


Salem, MA

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Teacher, 15+ Years Caring For Children

Hello! My husband and I recently moved to Salem from Austin, TX, and I'd like to find a family to nanny for. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and have been teaching kindergarten-2nd grade at a public school until now. I started babysitting at 13, caring for...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

I have been a nanny for a 17-year-old boy with developmental disabilities for over a year. He cannot speak and is in diapers. As well as a stomach tube that I am required to change the gauze regularly. I have also worked with children with autism, in the past. Although I love my current job as a nanny I am moving away for higher...

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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.

Melissa P.

5.0

Melissa is a great caregiver and companion to my 18 year old son with Autism. She has patience and a great understanding of him and his needs.

- Diane M.

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.

Anne R.

5.0

Annie is amazing! We were so lucky to have her when our kids were younger. We could always count on her to go above and beyond. She took care of our kids like they were her own. Annie has a wonderful way with children, she not only meets their needs, but embraces what makes each one special. Any...

- Jennifer P.

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