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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Been In The Medical Field For 28 Years. Love What I Do.

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I have been in the medical field for 35 years. I have done all kinds of levels of care. I owned and operated a nursing home for 10 years. I had 4 special needs adults during that time. I enjoy what I do and find it very rewarding.
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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi there, I have 10 years of working with a mix of individuals suffering from a variety of disorders. Ive done Respite work, homecare, child care. This has made me a very kind and compassionate person. Back in 2018 I took a step away to pursue my Business degree. After several years I am looking to get back into "homecare" in...
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to...

Tonya D.

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Emily H.


Warren, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

I have spent almost two years working in childcare, in after-school and summer programs in public schools, with experience with students with special needs. I am able to be flexible with hours, and would love to work with you and your child(ren)! Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I am currently entering my...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth N.


Palmer, MA

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout my 4 years of caregiving experience, I've had the privilege of working closely with elderly individuals and those with special needs, tailoring my approach to meet their unique requirements. My responsibilities encompassed daily living assistance, administering medication, mobility support, and ensuring a safe and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Kaylee L.


Palmer, MA

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kaylee L. and I am 24 years I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children for some time now. I started working at a dance studio where I taught 3-5-year-olds to dance, next I have worked at a summer school program for special needs for the last 3 summers as well as...
Kaylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Elizabeth N.


Palmer, MA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Throughout my 4 years of caregiving experience, I've had the privilege of working closely with elderly individuals and those with special needs, tailoring my approach to meet their unique requirements. My responsibilities encompassed daily living assistance, administering medication, mobility support, and ensuring a safe and...

Nicole B.


West Brookfield, MA

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Nicole I am from West Brookfield Ma. I have worked with developmentally disabled adult for over 20 years, in residential, day program and community settings. I have experience with all aspects of direct care bathing, toileting, feeding, medication administration, vital signs, doctor appointments, documentation,...
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Kaitlyn T.


Holyoke, MA

$19-41/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended."

Dennis L.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...
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Katherine B.


Oakham, MA

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kate took care of my son from 3 months-15 months of age. Not only was did she take initiative in teaching him new things, such as baby sign language, she also had utmost patience in helping him become more independent in his tasks. She was reliable and...

Amanda M.

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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each. Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community. I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we...

Carol D.

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Eddie T.


Rutland, MA

$23-50/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Senior Care Provider

I am dedicated to offering compassionate and attentive care to the elderly/special needs population. I believe in enhancing their quality of life through personalized support, whether it be through daily assistance, engaging activities, or simply offering a listening ear. With a background in Psychology and Direct Support...
Eddie can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
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Makayla S.


Springfield, MA

$25/hr18 yrs exp

Silly Sitter, With A Knack For Making Children Smile.

I'd describe my personality as dedicated, responsible and slightly silly! I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I volunteered with Longmeadow's summer extended program for kids with special needs age 2-5. Through the program I met several families that I babysat for until I graduated high school. In my spare...
Hello! I am a reliable, trustworthy and hardworking Mom and art teacher. I have been in the field of education for five years and a mother for 16. I have studied early childhood development and adolescent development and have worked in classrooms with various special needs children. I have also a studied social emotional...
Meghann can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Collette PROFILE Professional social worker with 25 plus years, Now retired. I have raised 3 children with some special needs. I am calm, empathetic, well spoken, an excellent driver, and enjoy helping people. I have had my CPR and standard first aid for years, though just let it lapse in 2/17. Have taught private swim...
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Gwen J.


Amherst, MA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs children for three years now. I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age. I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
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Samantha B.


Amherst, MA

$22-50/hr4 yrs exp

Sam 25 Years Old Caring Empath Here To Help

I have been involved in special education since I was in middle school. Working with people with disabilities is my one true passion. Life isn't as full without it. I have an extensive background of working with kids as well.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ware, MA

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Kaitlyn T.

5.0

Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and friendliness, making her very easy to work with. Highly recommended.

- Dennis L.

Katherine B.

5.0

Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...

- Crystal R.

Jennifer W.

5.0

Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...

- Carol D.

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