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Find special needs caregivers in Wareham, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wareham, MA

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Wareham, MA

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Heather P.


Wareham, MA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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I am trustworthy and reliable. I have worked with individuals with developmental and physical disabilities for over 18 years. I also work with the elderly and animals. I have done everything from assisting with ADLs to case management. I have taken care of horses chickens dogs cats birds I have given medications.
5.0
"I have used Heather since September 2012 to watch my 6 year old son with special needs. Heather has been wonderful with him. I trust her to make the right decisions while she is caring for him. My son is very fond of Heather too. I would definitely recommend...

Melissa H.

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Cindy P.


Wareham, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Caregiver

I love kids.... I have my associates degree... in early childhood ed... I feel safety and happiness go together as a caregiver... I also have some experience in special needs and was very good at it... If u need my help inquire
Cindy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kaia F.


Wareham, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Educated, And Extremely Flexible!

I'm an recent college graduate and certified occupational therapy assistant with a passion for working with children! I have many years of experience with babysitting, and work closely with kids with special needs. I'm also a lifetime dog owner/pet person and I'm very tidy, so I'm available to care for pets and homes as well! If...
Kaia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Julie G.


Pocasset, MA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a health care aide and patient care coordinator for the elderly and special needs clients for 10-plus years. My services include companionship, healthy meal prep, medication supervision, personal care, food shopping and errands, light housekeeping, medical appointments, assistance with physical therapy and...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
5.0
"I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour...

IRVING S.

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Anna V.


Plymouth, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a strong passionate for taking care of children and have been taking care of children independently since I was 12 years old. I took a childcare course in high school for all four years and graduated high school May 2015. I finished my senior year of college as an early education major with a business/entrepreneurship...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Anna is so great with our son! So knowledgeable about child development and very kind and patient with him. Also very communicative with us! "

Care member

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Jennifer K.


Plymouth, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of children in one way or another for most of my life. In my early 20s as a live-in nanny (Boston MA) and an assistant teacher for a special needs preschool (Small Wonder Queens NY) I taught theater and acting to at-risk teens (A. L. P. H. A. Manchester NH) while I was pregnant with my first child. Then I...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenn watched my triplets. Honestly that alone should be the mic-drop. She is genuinely amazing and checks every single box that you would ever want/ need/ desire in a nanny and more. We plagued her with every sickness imaginable and would toss every combination...

Care member

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Jill P.


Carver, MA

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have grown up with a large family (including 12 nieces and nephews), I'm also a very dedicated dog-mom!!! I've worked with after school organization, YPAC, at the Carver Middle School for ages 10-14. I have also interned in 3 classroom environments at the same school. I have also interned in a program with special needs...
Jill can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Teresa B.


Onset, MA

$10-15/hr

Part-Time/Full-Time Special Needs Care Giver

Currently pursuing a degree in Special Education: Severe Disabilities, and a second degree in Spanish with a concentration in secondary education. I am currently first-aid certified, CPR certified, and mental-health certified. I have extensive experience caring for children ages 3-17 in both calm and highly stimulative...
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Heidi M.


Plymouth, MA

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone my name is Heidi and I am a five year experienced nanny! I have been around children of all ages my whole life and have always been there to help out family member and friends whenever there children needed looking after. I love being outdoors and playing games also watching movies with the kids. I also have...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Heidi is a wonderful caregiver. Most recently I hired her to baby sit my 7 year old twins for 5 days while my husband and I were on vacation. There are very few people I would trust with my kids especially for such a long time while I was away but Heidi was the...

Kim M.

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Vicki S.


Plymouth, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Of All Stages Of Life

I am a (young) 58-year-old woman with a great deal of experience and education in the medical field. I have also worked as a nanny and have references and letters of recommendation. Thank you for considering me to care for your daughter and would love to meet you both.
5.0
"Vicki is exceptional. She truly cares and goes beyond the call of duty. She is always on time, trustworthy, reliable, considerate and takes the initiative to make everything better. She is 5 Stars for sure!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

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Extremely responsible 20-year-old seeking to help you with your childcare needs. Experienced with children, ages 1-12 including children with special needs. My CORY background check will give you peace of mind, and my excellent references will attest to my commitment to providing safe and enriching care for your child! I will...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
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Palita S.


Plymouth, MA

$22-26/hr10 yrs exp

Just As I Do For My Own Child

For almost a decade, I have been running programs and activities for children with special needs . all while single-parenting my amazing school-age daughter. She is my pride and joy! I firmly believe that every child is unique and I am dedicated to providing the highest level of support to help each child reach their full...
Palita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jane Z.


Plymouth, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring And Dependable Nanny/Sitter. House & Dog Sitting Experience As Well!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently in Plymouth, Ma-seeking a family that needs a part-time nanny or a date night sitter. Also experienced pet sitter, dog walker, and house sitter (if you need someone trustworthy to help out in other ways!). I graduated from Humboldt State University in 2018, where I received 2 Bachelors in Psychology and...
Jane can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Colleen K.


Carver, MA

$18-28/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Attendant

I have multiple years of experience with children of various special needs and food allergies. I have worked with children ages newborn to teens. I have worked as an assistant daycare teacher as well as a summer camp counselor. Education is a passion of mine and I often find myself thinking of ways to incorporate education into...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michelle W.


West Wareham, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Whisperer

Hi! I've worked with people with special needs for a very long time including children and adults of all ages. I'd love to meet you!
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Kaitlan G.


Plymouth, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Middle School Teacher/ Nursing Assistant Looking For Summer Job

Compassionate, detail-oriented and reliable care professional with 13 years of experience. I have a wide range of skills including: personal care, special needs care, pet care, housekeeping/errands, and teaching. My experience comes from years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, interning as a...
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Haley D.


West Wareham, MA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Nannying Job

7+ years of experience in child care EEC certified CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified .I have 5 years of experience working with infants & toddlers and 3 years of experience as a teacher! I've also worked with kids with special needs .
Haley can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Soy una persona con capacidad para entender y conectar con las necesidades y sentimientos de los niños especiales, además puedo manejar situaciones desafiantes y proporcionar apoyo y comprensión. Deseo ayudar y apoyar a los niños especiales para mejorar su calidad de vida, entendiendo que cada niño y familias tienen necesidades...
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Mckenzi K.


Plymouth, MA

$28-30/hr8 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider with eight years of experience, and I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I have worked as a preschool teacher for about 5 years, and have nannied for 3. I have a friendly and approachable demeanor, and I'm patient and calm in all situations. With my strong communication...
Mckenzi can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Dominique F.


Plymouth, MA

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Interactive Sitter

Nanny experience with elementary aged energetic children with busy schedules included pickup/drop off for school and sports Experience with 2 nieces and a nephew one being special needs I love to get to know children and engage with them in a fun and educational way.
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wareham, MA

Heather P.

5.0

I have used Heather since September 2012 to watch my 6 year old son with special needs. Heather has been wonderful with him. I trust her to make the right decisions while she is caring for him. My son is very fond of Heather too. I would definitely recommend Heather as a caregiver.

- Melissa H.

Julie G.

5.0

I highly recommend Julie as a caregiver and companion. For the past two-plus years, Julie took care of my wife who was partially bedridden and a fall risk. Julie did this with energy, compassion and insight, providing me with much needed respite from the 24 hour care my wife needed. She accompanied...

- IRVING S.

Anna V.

5.0

Anna is so great with our son! So knowledgeable about child development and very kind and patient with him. Also very communicative with us!

- Care member

Jennifer K.

5.0

Jenn watched my triplets. Honestly that alone should be the mic-drop. She is genuinely amazing and checks every single box that you would ever want/ need/ desire in a nanny and more. We plagued her with every sickness imaginable and would toss every combination of kids at her and she would adapt...

- Care member

Heidi M.

5.0

Heidi is a wonderful caregiver. Most recently I hired her to baby sit my 7 year old twins for 5 days while my husband and I were on vacation. There are very few people I would trust with my kids especially for such a long time while I was away but Heidi was the perfect fit. Not only was she there to...

- Kim M.

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