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Special needs caregivers in Vineyard Haven, MA

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Christa W.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse/ Nanny!

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My name is Christa, I am a registered nurse here in Charleston with two years of experience inside of the hospital at the bedside. I have worked in a level IV NICU, and am very comfortable with many health issues that stem later in life related to NICU stays.
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Donna M.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN

35 years experience, caring for multiple Special Needs children and adults. Latest care-giving opportunity with a 4-year-old non-verbal child on the Autism spectrum.
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Milica R.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Milica and I'm originally from Serbia. I moved to the USA after graduated Faculty of Economics. After a couple of years in Massachusetts I'm ready for warmer winters and seeking for my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs....
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Alexis G.


Chilmark, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny Flexible Schedule

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a nanny for over 10 years and I love spending my time watching your little ones grow and learn. I have a degree in physical education, and a passion for travel and the outdoors. I have been living in Maine for the past few years nannying for a family in Kennebunkport. I am looking for part or full time work...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She would be an excellent hire!"

Rebecca M.

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Tatiana M.


Edgartown, MA

$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Or Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families, I'm Tatiana! With over 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience, I've cared for children ranging from a few weeks old to 13 years old. I'm adept at handling special needs children and managing up to 5 kids simultaneously. Additionally, I hold certifications in CPR, BLS, and first aid from the Red Cross,...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tatiana helped me with my daughter. She is always on time and very responsible. My daughter still remembers the drawing skills that she thought. Tatiana is sweat & kind and kids will love her. She is always there when we needed her and responds quickly ."

Sowmya M.

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Queen Carberry B.


Falmouth, MA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced , Trusted, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a PCA and HHA for about eight years now. I have worked with individuals dealing with Alzheimer's symptoms, and dementia, ALS and special needs. I specialize in personal care assistance, in addition to housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and companionship care. Here is a short bio about me. I was born...
Queen Carberry can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"caring, loving, sympathetic.. patient... truly an amazing woman!. We love her and consider her part of our family."

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Martha M.


West Tisbury, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening Childcare Available. I Have Extensive Experience As An Early Intervention Teacher.

I have extensive experience with special needs infants and toddlers as an Early Intervention teacher. I am also interested and willing to care for typically developing young children. . I am most interested in afternoon/evening child care. PLEASE confirm your interest as soon as possible, so I won't lose potential jobs. For the...
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Jonida M.


Oak Bluffs, MA

$27-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I've cherished my role as a childcare provider for the past three years. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new ways to engage and educate children. When it comes to communicating with parents, I believe...
CNA HHA certified Driver's license insured car CPR knowledge of first aid, knowledge of nursing procedures, interpersonal and communication skills, organizational skills, among others.
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Kristen A.


Edgartown, MA

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have extensive experience as a nursing assistant and caring for others in the medical field. I would love to learn more about your caregiver needs.
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Alexis G.


Chilmark, MA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children and adults. I worked and volunteered at the Beacon of Hope which is an organization for adults. Currently I nanny for 7-year-old twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
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Kaitlyn Z.


Falmouth, MA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Licensed Special Education Teacher

Hi! I am graduating this upcoming may from UMASS Amherst with a bachelors degree in Special Education with a specialization in Developmental Disabilities and Health Services. I will be endorsed to obtain the license of mild/moderate disabilities prek- 8th grade. I am passionate about providing adequate support to those with...
Hello Parents! I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, specializing in infants, toddlers, pre-school and special needs. I was a foster parent prior to living full time on island. I currently live year round in Oak Bluffs and have transportation. I am CPR/First aid certified. I am respectful of family...
Ramona can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julie G.


Pocasset, MA

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services
5.0
"I highly recommend Julie. She was an incredible care giver for my mother who recently passed away because of her long term illness. Julie is a caring, positive and trustworthy caregiver. One of my favorite things about Julie is her optimism. She always came...

Denise P.

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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Carly C.


Mashpee, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."

A C.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 39 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...

Sarah C.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Patricia N.


Mashpee, MA

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown children. The youngest headed to college soon. One of our children had a learning disability from a very early age but doing very well and studying engineering. I've tutored students, grades k-6 and often worked on parents behalf as an Educational Advocate at IEP meetings. I'm Director 1 certified by...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Vineyard Haven, MA

Alexis G.

5.0

Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She would be an excellent hire!

- Rebecca M.

Tatiana M.

5.0

Tatiana helped me with my daughter. She is always on time and very responsible. My daughter still remembers the drawing skills that she thought. Tatiana is sweat & kind and kids will love her. She is always there when we needed her and responds quickly .

- Sowmya M.

Queen Carberry B.

5.0

Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked with various organizational...

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Julie G.

5.0

I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...

- IRVING S.

Carly C.

5.0

Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her.

- A C.

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