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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Waltham, MA
Olivia B.
Waltham, MA
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been babysitting for the past two years. I have a lifeguard certification as well as First Aid and CPR training. I have also babysat children with Autism and special needs
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlin, and I am a dependable, hardworking, responsible college student who is passionate about childcare. I have always been great with kids, and babysitting is something I truly enjoy. I have been babysitting for five years for multiple families in my area, including children of all ages, and children with...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience watching over children and 4 years of experience working and helping special needs adolescents. I have helped tutor, as well as mentor in other skills such as coaching through athletics, and helping improve social skills and etiquette. It brings me joy to work with children, and it is something that...
Natalie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Mikayla L.
Waltham, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, my name's Mikayla. I am an elementary school art teacher in Wellesley. I have also worked at a preschool so I have lots of experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am interested in both babysitting and elderly care and special needs childcare. For the past five years I have worked with Autistic children and elderly people with special needs and I have realized that I am a very compassionate person, have keen sense of detail, am a team player and friendly. I bring lots of skills with me...
Carolyn can also help with: Personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
I have extensive experience with special needs care, especially for elementary school children. I interned in a classroom for students with intensive special needs and diagnoses. I have experience with a large deal of the ASD spectrum, from high function to very low nonverbal. I also work with children with cerebral palsy and...
I have worked with people with special needs for about 5yrs now. My experience caring for people with special needs is that I love it, I'm a Support coordinator at WCI, I work with people with special needs, brain injuries and disabilities. I help with ADLS, activities, banking, medical appointments, making new friend, Arts and...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a college student with extensive childcare experience. I have babysat for children ranging from newborn to teens. I entertain the children, as well as make meals, clean, do dishes and laundry. I also have in depth experience with individuals with special needs, I did an internship in a classroom specifically for...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
3.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs.
I have experience also with children 5 months old and up.
Also available short notice!
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Roberta S.
Woburn, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time
3.0
(2)
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
Roberta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!"
Care member
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.
Sarah R.
Sudbury, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"
Brigid D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I also occasionally babysit for a family I supported over the summer and am looking to add more steady hours .
I graduated from UMass Amherst with a degree in Public Health and minors in Sociology and Education. After graduation, I taught ESL in Korea, working with children aged 5-16 and earning my TEFL certification.
Since...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely adore Jess! She stepped in to care for my daughter when we were in urgent need of a babysitter. She adapted to our schedule swiftly and looked after my daughter with such care and love. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance.
I am PATIENT and Kind.
Let's talk.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short.
I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking,
I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children.
I was a recreation...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again."
Liza H.
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience.
As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day!
I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely hire her again."
Care member
Sarah B.
Somerville, MA
$32-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience
3.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of her. The babies liked her, and we could tell she liked...
Danielle M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waltham, MA
Nicole C.
5.0
We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting needs you may have. The woman has patience’s of a saint and goes above and beyond to make...
- Care member
Olivia B.
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.
Roberta S.
5.0
Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to her about Disney and sports!
- Care member
Prisca N.
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 she's our go to person. I...
- Immaculate M.
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!
- Brigid D.
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