Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Wayland, MA

$25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Amanda D. I graduated Framingham State University with a degree in Elementary Education and I am certified to teach grades 1-6. I currently work as a behavior technician at a middle school in Natick MA in a sub separate program for students with severe disabilities. I love to spend time outdoors and enjoy doing...

Keri S.

$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi families, I take a neuroaffirming and respectful approach to working with neurodivergent kids and teens, alongside a collaborative and needs based approach to communication, as in, I need this, you need that, how can we work it out so we're both good with the solution? My goal is to develop relationships, have fun, and...

Cahrina J.

$27-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

With 2 years of dedicated experience in ABA services, I support individuals with autism in diverse settings, homes, communities, and centers. My focus lies in teaching vital daily living and social skills, grounded in evidence-based treatments. I excel in data collection and organization for objective assessment. Collaboration...

Keri S.

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny/ Babysitter Services

My name is Keri, and I'm the mom of two older teens. I have a strong background in ECE and Special Education, specifically working with Autistic children as well as ADHD, anxiety, SPD and PDA. My approach to care is empathetic and trauma informed, and I especially enjoy working collaboratively with children who have a demand...

Keri can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Athena Z.

Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.

5.0

"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Peter G.

Aletha D.

Maynard, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...

Aletha can also help with: Swimming supervision

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4, adores her. She keeps up with his imagination and insatiable questioning and desire to learn. She always goes...

Branwen C.

Prisca N.

Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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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.

Nancy D.

Natick, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Available

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Nancy has watched my kids a few times and I would hire her again in an instant! She is attentive to their needs and truly cares about her charges. And the house is always spotless when I come home!!"

Jenn P.

Kyleigh S.

$37/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Will Care For Your Kiddos As If They Were My Family!

5.0

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Hi! I'm Kyleigh and I'm 21! I am a certified daycare teacher in Marlborough! I have cared for many different family's ranging from newborn to 12 years old. Children with special needs and a set of twins! I have no problem helping with household tasks such as errands, cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc! I have my own transportation,...

Kyleigh can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Kyleigh has a strong passion and understanding for kids and so great with them. Our 2 year old, who takes awhile to warm up to people, warmed up to her quickly and loves her! She is responsible and reliable as well! "

Care member

Sarah A.

Weston, MA

$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Early Childhood and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback...

Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school math teacher, I don't leave my nieces with just anyone!...

Amanda C.

Claudia P.

$28/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 55 years old , I am working with special need adult . Also I raised two son with ADD, ADHD and mood disorder problems. I have two granddaughters with Autism . I am very patience and caring. . Also I offer mobile hair services unisex for special needs or the whole family.

5.0

"Claudia is wonderful. She is a kind and compassionate person. She is patient, calm, and caring."

Karen D.

Cheryl T.

Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

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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.

Lysa Y.

Framingham, MA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature Woman , With Over30 Years Experience With Children And Household Management.Full Time

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Mother , Teacher , nanny , and work with Kids in my community. Over 30 years experience. Fun ! Cool! And progressive! And a great cook!!! I have 10 years working with Teenagers with cognitive disabilities ex: ADHD, Depression, defiance and trauma , Cerebral , etc. I have work with kids my whole life. Infants Preschool...

Lysa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Lysa has been an incredible help to us. She has a positive attitude and is always looking for ways to help us run our household ,or manage our family. She is kind, great with kids and an absolutely amazing cook. Our children have gotten older and one now has a...

Lorianne P.

Cassandra R.

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Cassandra. I attended college with a focus in child psychology. My 26 years of experience with children include FT nanny, PT live in, before/after school caregiver, and 7 yrs as a FT OCCS certified lead infant/preschool teacher. I have experience with special needs w/very basic ASL. As a mother of 4, my oldest...

Cassandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Cassandra has been with my two boys for almost 2 years (now 10 and 8) and has always done a great job. I would highly recommend her as a caretaker. She was constantly on the go driving them to their practices and events. She would play games with them as well as...

Carrie P.

Claudia P.

$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a 55-year-old caring and responsible individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy outdoor activities, reading, doing projects, and playing board games. Additionally, I have experience working with both special needs children and adults. I come with excellent references from the families I have worked with....

Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Claudia has been with our family as a part nanny since early November. She is reliable and my girls adore her. She helps with cleaning around the house, laundry, meal prep in addition to playing fun and creative games with my 2 & 4 year old girls."

Gina C.

Kayla F.

Hudson, MA

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available For The Summer

5.0

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I spent last summer working at an overnight camp for children with special needs, where I gained experience working with children from ages 6-18 with a wide range of diagnoses, abilities, and needs. At the camp, we were trained in behavior management techniques for working with children with special needs. Working on goal...

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"Kayla F. and I worked together at a residential summer camp for children with emotional and behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Kayla demonstrated the ability to interact with children of all ages while working with younger children at the day camp...

Cassandra G.

Sarah R.

Sudbury, MA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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.

Sylvia B.

Waltham, MA

$30/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.

Jessica G.

Natick, MA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun For Kids!

5.0

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I am 44 years old and have been taking care of children for 20+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is incredibly hard working reliable trustworthy caring funny and entertaining. The kids feel like she is a...

Ali M.

Renee C.

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

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