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Paulina A.


Northampton, MA

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time

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I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Rachel B.


Northampton, MA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Katherine B.


Easthampton, MA

$15-25/hr4 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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emma C.


Northampton, MA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Patient, Kind, And Easy-going

Hello, I'm a Smith College student with a passion for providing compassionate care. Drawing from my experience working with children and young adults facing cognitive and mobility difficulties, I am dedicated to offering a supportive and enriching environment. As a caregiver, my focus extends beyond physical assistance to...
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Kelsey B.


Northampton, MA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
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Isabella U.


Northampton, MA

$40/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Isabella (they/she), I'm A Hampshire College Graduate.

Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.
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Jacqueline R.


Chicopee, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a stay at home mom with over a decade of childcare experience, including nannying for infants and toddlers as well as older children; I have worked with children with varying types and degrees of special needs, and I have tutored in math, ESL, and literature. I was an EMT for 3 years prior to the birth of my daughter and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Janet D.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Experienced patient, compassionate Caregiver. Give me a call and let's chat about your needs. Thank you, Janet
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Kayla L.


Chicopee, MA

$10-20/hr10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Emily M.


South Hadley, MA

$50/hr4 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...
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Laura R.


Easthampton, MA

$20-45/hr9 yrs exp

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
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Lilian R.


Chicopee, MA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

ASL Fluent And Licensed As A SLPA In MA

Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In...
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Anna K.


Easthampton, MA

$15-20/hr

Special Education Aide

I am an adolescent education student at SUNY New Paltz! I have worked as a special education aide in an elementary school local to me for a year, and I have worked with various children K-6th grade with a myriad of special needs. Looking forward to meeting you!
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Joely F.


Northampton, MA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Joely and I'm 20. I'm a local college student and I have my own car. I love kids and have experience with them from my siblings (one of which is special needs) and other babysitting jobs! Feel free to contact me!
I have worked as an EMT for 3 years and in the course of that work have interacted with patients of all ages with varying physical and cognitive delays. Outside of EMT work, I have also personally cared for several children with varying degrees of special needs, most recently a young child with severe physical and cognitive...
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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Melissa B.


Easthampton, MA

$18-23/hr4 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...
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Emma G.


Northampton, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I am Emma, I have over 5 years of childcare experience in a variety of settings. Most recently I have been a 1:1 para educator for special needs children. I also have a background in dance education and would love to bring some fun and movement to your home! I believe that every child brings their own energy and set of...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah A.


Ludlow, MA

$20-40/hr2 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Steffanie A.


Chicopee, MA

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Friendly, Energetic Sitter

Hi! My name is Steffanie and I have 2 years of experience as a special needs paraprofessional in the school system working with elementary and middle school aged children. I also have experience as a mental health counselor where I cared for children by providing fun, creative games to learn and play as well as always made sure...
Steffanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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