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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Waltham, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Waltham, MA
Angela I.
West Newton, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela has been with out family for almost 4 years. She has taken such good care of our now 6 year old son. Angela has provided both full time and part time childcare for us. She has handled school and camp pick ups and also taken little one to classes like Kung Fu...
Lyndsay H.
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: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...
Christopher D.
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!"
Care member
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...
Jenna V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...
Renate S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I presently work in a home for developmentally delayed individuals.
I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages
of medically fragile and special needs individuals.
I really love my work and the people I care for and I am highly skilled, reliable and confident.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...
Helene J.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take...
Ciara B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail...
Michael T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."
Katrina F.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
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...
Melissa I.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Qualifications:
-10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages.
- Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism.
- Loves engaging Children in creative arts.
-Big fan of outdoor activities
- Creative, Patient, and Flexible.
- Non-Smoker/ and health conscious
- Loves Museums/History/and Art.
- Excellent...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I study Sociology at College in Boston. Over the past six months, I've had the joy of working at St. Mary of the Assumption School as Extended Day Program Staff, where I connect with wonderful children aged 3-5 through play, leading fun activities like drawing and coloring. This position perfectly blends my love for child...
Sophia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...
Ashley D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As someone with a decade of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a Graduate degree in [Your Degree], and I'm trained in First Aid, CPR, and Doula services. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs.
My calm,...
Dorothea can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dorrie was amazing with our newborn! Very intuitive and calm. She helped us tremendously as we transitioned into life as new parents. "
Judith H.
5.0
(1)
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism
I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...
Alex C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."
Mayank J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waltham, MA
Angela I.
5.0
Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have also seen the effect on the kids that she works with that her speaking Spanish to them has, in effect allowing them to become bilingual. I...
- Nick C.
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Chelsea J.
5.0
Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!
- Care member
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...
- Jenna V.
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Ratings for Waltham, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Waltham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.