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Alexandria M.


Westfield, MA

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

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As a caring and experienced childcare provider with eight years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and creative personality allows me to easily connect with children and provide a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. I believe in clear communication with...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Jessica F.


Westfield, MA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I am a caring and nurturing person, I really love making clients smile and treating them like family. I am a Direct Support Professional 2, I work for Berkshire County Arc at a group home in Southampton caring for 4 individuals that require special care. I have taken and been certified in many classes. G tube, J tube, MAP...
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Lily Y.


Westfield, MA

$15-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experience with special needs children, can clean, cook, arts and crafts as well as therapy based activities if needed. Can get what you need done and have your kids in great care. Comfortable with animals and just about everything. Love seeing kids happy keeping them active physically and mentally. I am definitely hilarious we...
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Amy R.


Windsor, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dependable, Punctual, And Kind Nanny Available Now!

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amy is great!!! We had never left our 2.5 year old or 3 month old with anyone other than family and anticipated a big reaction from our 2.5 year old but Amy made him feel comfortable and there were no tears! She is reliable and always on time as well as great about...

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Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
4.0
"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"

Jim S.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...

Abhishek P.

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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Merideth K.


Broad Brook, CT

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in child care for many years including classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k headstart programs. I am also CPR and First Aide certified. I currently work for an allergist who regularly sees pediatric patients. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development, am a nursing student, and am very...
Merideth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask...

Jigisha M.

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter. Additionally she has also been responsive in times of emergency which has helped our family tremendously."

Oceana S.

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Kaitlyn T.


Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr • 9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ravneet G.


Easthampton, MA

>$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Our family loves Rav. She nannied with us until a life change required a move that made traveling to us daily a bit difficult. We still use her if we need to travel without the kids. Not only is she wonderful with our boys, but she helps with schoolwork, drives...

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My name is Stephanie . I have 14 years experience working with adults specials needs people. I work in group home, PCA jobs and Patient Care Technician in Baystate's Medical Center.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Briana R.


Indian Orchard, MA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in childcare for the past 3 years. I am certified through EEC as an infant/toddler and preschool teacher. I have first aid and CPR certification I am experienced with special needs as I am also a pca for a little boy with spina bifida
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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. From healthy active to special needs. From newborn to seniors. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Karin M.


Canton, CT

$17-21/hr

Experienced- Nanny/Para Educator/Special Education/

Hi I am proud mother of 5 grown children; Nanny for 3 families; Para educator working with special education children at a local elementary school and Registered Behavioral Health Technician working with Autistic children.
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Kelly M.


Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kelly I have experience working with kids with special needs and am looking forward to helping more kids and families.
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Tracy C.


Southampton, MA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula/Childcare Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature nanny/doula with over 25 years of experience in public schools, family childcare, childcare administration. I specialize in infant care and love working with first time parents. I am a DONA trained postpartum doula and lactation consultant. I'd love to provide doula services for the newborn stage and stay on for...
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Millie B.


West Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Millie! I am 23 years old and just finished my junior year at UConn. Before transferring to UConn, I worked at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School for half a year. There, I worked the before and aftercare programs as well as working as a one-on-one para wonderful special needs child. I love working with kids! I am...
Millie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Working with young Children has given me the patience, love, and gratitude for all people. I have worked with children if all personalities and backgrounds and I can't wait to meet you

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southwick, MA

Amy R.

5.0

Amy is super friendly and dependable. Our son adores her and my husband and I feel our son is in the best care while with Amy. Highly recommended as a sitter

- Care member

Kristina S.

4.0

Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed

- Jim S.

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

Merideth K.

5.0

Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask when she'll be able to watch them...

- Jigisha M.

Emma L.

5.0

Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter. Additionally she has also been responsive in times of emergency which has helped our family tremendously.

- Oceana S.

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