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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wakefield, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wakefield, MA

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Lauren P.


Wakefield, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
5.0
"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren."

Natalie D.

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Jessica C.


Wakefield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for...

Laura G.

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Rehema B.


Wakefield, MA

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Adventures Loving Nanny (vaccinated)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rehema and I am looking for a full or part time nannying position while my daughter is in school. I have over 10 years in childcare experience taking care of a variety of ages from infant to 6 years old. I enjoy baking and crafts and fun outdoor time. I really enjoy helping kids explore and learn about the...
Rehema can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was a true rock star ! She was very warm and energetic ! My child adored her. She also went above and beyond for our family . I really can't thank her enough for the love and support she provided my family with ."

Ashely B.

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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

Michelle V.

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Taylor S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

I have been an ABA assistant teaching children and young adults with autism and other phycological disabilities for the past couple of years in a residential program as well as within a day school program. I am CPR and first aid certified through the Red Cross and have assisted with many tube feedings.
Hi! I graduated from college in May 2020 where I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Ed and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am currently working towards my Masters in Moderate Disabilities!
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Dakota M.


Wakefield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Flexible Availability

Hello! Working with individuals of all ages with Special Needs is my passion! I currently work at The Children's Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf as a teacher. Also, I have numerous years coaching Special Olympic teams such as track/field, soccer, basketball, and softball. I have my Master's degree in...
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Meagan S.


Wakefield, MA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Being Goofy And Making Anybody I Can Laugh

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. I have been working at a local high school as a paraprofessional. I work with special needs teenagers- special needs including, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, learning/ socially delayed students. I've built many relationships throughout my time at the school and love...
Meagan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am experienced working with children, seniors, and pets. I have worked with special needs children, multiple children, and 1-1 nanny jobs. I love people and get along with all different personalities. Clean driving record and provides great safe care!
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emmalee C.


Wakefield, MA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter That Prioritizes Safety!

Hi there! I'm Emmalee, a fun and enthusiastic babysitter with over 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages! I always make sure that fun and safety go hand in hand. I've had the pleasure of working in various settings, and I've even worked as a paraprofessional with special needs children. I'm dedicated to creating a...
Emmalee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Bridget S.


Somerville, MA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

About Bridget:

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bridget, I'm 22, and I'm looking for nanny/childcare jobs in Somerville! I have a lot of childcare experience- I began babysitting when I was 13; I worked at a children's theatre throughout high school; and in college I have had a couple of nanny positions including the family I currently work for, who I have...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Bridget has been with my family for over 1.5 years. She is great, dependable, fun, outgoing. My 4.5 year old son loves her, and always looking forward to her days. I highly recommend her and cannot wait for when our schedules align and I can have her as main nanny...

Natalie D.

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie took care of our two kitties (and our orchid) and kept an eye on the house for several weeks while we were out of town. She did a great job, was easy to communicate with, kept us updated and in general made it much easier for us to travel with peace of mind...

Rosie C.

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Casey V.


Somerville, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I'd Love To Babysit Your Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I follow the parents' preferred communication method to ensure all parties...
Casey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out while I am at work. She has done so much for my family while being a single mom is hard and finding the right...

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Olga M.


Woburn, MA

$33-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Olga and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 12 years. I absolutely love caring for children. I am a patient, trustworthy, responsible and dependable person. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children ages 3months to 10 years old. I worked at a daycare for...
Olga can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of child development and is able to provide developmentally...

Selam R.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!"

Amy B.

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Ana M.


Lynn, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again."

Chizoba U.

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Francesca C.


Revere, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"

Shauna D.

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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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Marla M.


East Boston, MA

$30-35/hr7 yrs exp

Skills Trainer

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with special needs in multiple settings throughout the past 11 years. My time as a Level II Teacher at the New England Center for Children (NECC) provided me with a thorough understanding of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) and clinical experience working with children with brain tumors, traumatic...
5.0
"Marla provides exceptional care for our son with special needs. She is very professional, responsible, and personable. Marla is wonderful at engaging with our son on his terms which is both enriching to him and comforting to us. She comes with our highest...

Sandy W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wakefield, MA

Lauren P.

5.0

Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.

- Natalie D.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck inside. Jess arrived on time, kept kids entertained for several hours, and took care of a...

- Laura G.

Rehema B.

5.0

Rehema and her daughter were so great to have around ! She always had so many fun planned activities for the kids and my daughter was always asking when they would be back to play ! She was a great help to me keeping things tidy and taking care of my daughter's needs. Unfortunately my family...

- Steph B.

Patty S.

5.0

Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.

- Michelle V.

Bridget S.

5.0

Bridget has been working with my family for over 1.5 years. She is amazing. My son loves, we love her, and cant wait for the next semester when availability aligns with our needs again. Now, she is watching my son one day a week, but was all-time with us for over a year. She is always on-time, very...

- Natalie D.

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Ratings for Wakefield, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.