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Abbigail S.


Upton, MA

$15/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

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My name is Abbigail S,and I am a senior in the Special Education Program at Boston University. I have experience teaching and working with children with intellectual disabilities, social/ emotional disabilities, Dyslexia, and Autism ages Pre-K- Fourth Grade.
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Barbara J.


Blackstone, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nursing assistant, I have been working as a CNA since 2006. I enjoyed working with people in needs and makes me feel good when I help some one who specially need help.
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family."

Ken C.

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Mark H.


Medway, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

I like working with special needs kids doing activities that they like to do all aspects of bathing and grooming care with feeding making dinners Play clean up around the house
5.0
"Mark is very patient and understanding with a friendly personality. He watched my special needs daughter for 4 years. My daughter now is residing at a special needs school. But on the weekends she comes home and he still helps with her needs."

Maureen C.

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Samantha A.


Worcester, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate...

Stacey F.

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Nancy L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my Name is Nancy! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
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Randi B.


Hopedale, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver for primarily senior citizens but have also worked with young children professionally and privately. Most recently I have worked with the same woman till her passing at 99 years old last month. I am trained in Alzheimer's, dementia, CPR and first aid. I am extremely organized, a fast learner, I am a...
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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

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Cheryl C.


Milford, MA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Creative, Cheerful And Flexible Mature Woman

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 17+ years. My background includes positions as a Special Needs Teacher, as a substitute teacher, as an Early Intervention Educator and as an assistant family daycare. I have raised 3 children all of which are out on there own and am now a single adult with a great deal of flexibility. I do not and never...
Cheryl can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her...

Danielle H.

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Cecilia S.


Medway, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Creative and Athletic Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm one of seven children and I've been sitting since I was old enough to earn money. My three children are now young adults and on their own. I worked hard with them and their achievements make me a proud Momma! I am college educated, athletic, energetic, a lifelong learner, organized, conscientious, a great cook and I'm...
Cecilia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Super caregiver. Dependable, smart, attentive, high energy."

Jennifer R.

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Ginnette D.


Milford, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for.
Ginnette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Ginnette has been an excellent babysitter to my 3 year old twins. Very dependable!"

Liz K.

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Mariza F.


Ashland, MA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

12 Years Experience In Early Child Education. Looking For A Nanny/Babysitter Part-time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 15yrs+ of experience in Early Child Education as a Lead Teacher working with infants/toddlers and Preschool I'm very responsible, friendly, positive, attentive, well organized, compassionate and motivated to help children become happy, healthy and well behaved. Experience with special-needs students. I love working...
Mariza can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She is responsible, loves kids, caring she is a really nice person"

Sandra G.

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care - Adults Of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a reliable and compassionate person, and I am always aware of safety. I find working with adults/seniors to be rewarding and enjoyable. For more than 15 years, I was employed as an Occupational Therapist. I did not like paperwork and attending meetings, so I changed my career path to working directly with people....
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Rachel H.


Hopkinton, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult Nanny

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions. With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways when we needed her. She will be missed. "

Catherine S.

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Liam M.


Milford, MA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a former ABA therapist. I have worked for years at the Northshore consortium. I've been an in house tutor/caregiver. I worked as a literacy assistant at a highschool. I currently work as an after-school teacher. I have worked with different children of different needs of all ages. I am looking to work as a full time or part...
Liam can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and...

Yelena K.

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Karen K.


Westborough, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care: Adults Of All Ages

I truly enjoy working with individuals with special needs because I find it rewarding to get to know the whole person, their strengths, interests, habits, and areas of challenge. I am seeking a position that does not require me to provide physical assistance (heavy lifting, positioning, transfers...) For 13 years I worked as an...
5.0
"Karen is very compassionate and caring. She cared of my uncle and was a complete joy. We both looked forward to seeing her especially my uncle. She was very knowledgeable and precise. I would highly recommend her for your love ones. Thank you Peter."

Peter B.

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Kimberly F.


Shrewsbury, MA

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I am an experienced childcare provider with a strong background in caring for children of all ages. I've worked as a nanny for children ranging from 2 to 6 years old. I also, assisted in an infant/ toddler class in a daycare setting. I hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, and have completed courses in Infant to Toddler...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim was my saving Grace! She was kind, warm, loving and treated my children like family. She was flexible and helpful in times I needed additional support. Her entire family was accepting and welcoming. My boys were happy to be with her and her family every day and...

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...
Frank can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He doted on our 18 month old boy, pushing him around on a toy car to the delight of my son. He did fun cooking...

Tenley P.

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Amaliya P.


Hopkinton, MA

$19-27/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Helper Available!

Hi! My name is Molly, and I'm looking for a job where I can use my skills, patience, and kindness to help care for you or your loved one. Most of my experience is as a nanny, but I have elder care experience too! In the past I've helped people with special needs, including older people with various levels of care required. I'm...
Amaliya can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
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Katie M.


Milford, MA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

I've been babysitting for about 6 years. I've worked at a daycare and I've also babysat for neighbors. I have my own car so I would be able to get to and from where I need to go. I'm also very good with animals. I have also worked at a summer camp for children with special needs so that is very much in my comfort zone. I am...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Upton, MA

Barbara J.

5.0

Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family.

- Ken C.

Mark H.

5.0

Mark is very patient and understanding with a friendly personality. He watched my special needs daughter for 4 years. My daughter now is residing at a special needs school. But on the weekends she comes home and he still helps with her needs.

- Maureen C.

Samantha A.

5.0

Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate school.

- Stacey F.

Bendu S.

5.0

Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...

- Joanna B.

Cheryl C.

5.0

Cheryl helped me as needed in my family daycare over the last 20 years. She is experienced, patient, enthusiastic, well spoken, reliable and professional. She likes to entertain the young children with her interactive songs and stories .Because of her teaching background, she likes to...

- Danielle H.

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