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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wakefield, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Wakefield, MA
Kimberly A.
Salem, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim is one of the sweetest, caring people you will ever meet. She will treat your child as if they were her own!!"
Shannon C.
Lindsey C.
Woburn, MA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey :)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...
Daïna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Honest, kind, trustworthy, reliable!"
Katrina W.
Amanda M.
Peabody, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Amanda was on time,very pleasant, kept in contact, was compassionate and caring. She did fun activities with my children. My son loved to bake with her. She is very reliable with school pick up and drop off. I would recommend her and will use her for child care...
Christine M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jackie has been taking care of my daughter 2-3 days a week since she was 6 months old. She will be transitioning to daycare at 15 months which is why we are ending with Jackie. Even since our first week, I felt totally comfortable and had peace of mind leaving my...
Care member
Cherylann S.
Woburn, MA
$40/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
Cherylann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."
Jeremiah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sophia was so kind and jumped into playing and reading with our daughter right away! She had fun during her time with Sophia and I would definitely hire her again!"
Marissa V.
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
Sophie J.
Wilmington, MA
$35-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience as an ABA therapist and have been working with children who have autism as well as ADHD.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.
5.0
"Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community, and they have a great time together. I will definitely be hiring him again and again :)"
Tricia S.
I am a master's student who has primarily worked with kids with special needs for the last five years. I also spent the last year taking care of an elderly man in his late 60's with basic housekeeping and assisting physically when needing (bathing, dressing etc.) I have a lot of compassion for others and enjoy caring for others...
Gina can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, respite care
Kethlen J.
Revere, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fluent in Portuguese
Proficient in Spanish
Learning American Sign Language (ASL)
Preschool teacher for 5+ years
Experience with special needs
Rachel Y.
Medford, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have over 6 years of experience working with children with special needs. I work in education and am available for afternoon care starting the fall of 2024.
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Justina S.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my names justina I am 30 years old . I have 7 years of experience with babysitting. From watching my own neices and nephews growing up to having my own. I have a special needs 6year-old girl who's autistic and a 9year-old boy so I'm experienced with autism and redirecting the child if needed. My patience are amazing due to...
Justina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm Larissa, I'm 27 years old and I have been a caregiver to special needs children and the elderly for over 9 years. I started taking care of children in high school and as I got older I gained a passion for caregiving for those with special needs and the elderly. I provide caregiving (lifting, showering, feeding, changing,...
Larissa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah and I am 27 years old. I have 10 years experience working with children of all ages but primarily elementary. Also 6 years experience working with kids who have special needs. I am currently studying psychology and working in a public school system. I am looking for summer time work and would love to meet...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Name is Fiona and I have been a caregiver for about 7 years. I started off working with a quadriplegic and found out that this is what I want to do. I also have experience with the following: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Spinal cord injuries, Special needs, and Multiple sclerosis. My passion is caring for others and giving back to...
Fiona can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wakefield, MA
Kimberly A.
5.0
Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed. I was lucky to have Kim as a sitter and now as a friend.
- Barbara G.
Daïna C.
5.0
She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others.
- Kim S.
Amanda M.
5.0
Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable.
- Allison B.
Jacqueline D.
5.0
Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mother, I was hesitant to leave him with anyone. Jackie quickly made us feel comfortable because you could tell she had lots of experience. Jackie is very reliable and flexible with the changes to infant (and adult!) schedules. She is...
- Care member
Cherylann S.
5.0
Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny.
- Jeremiah M.
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