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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wellesley, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Wellesley, MA
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…
Review for Oksana S. by Alex C.
Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills.
I am planning on using her as often as I can.
Review for Athena Z. by Peter G.
I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was…
Review for Kathleen H. by Chonel P.
Special needs caregivers in Wellesley, MA
I am a 29-year-old with a psychology degree focusing on child development. I am warm, kind and patient. I have experience working with people with various special needs. I want to work with your loved one, reaching milestones, goals and social interaction amongst many.
1.0
(1)
I have happily worked with(elderly, young adults, adolescents and children) mentally ill, developmentally delayed, eating disorder, substance abuse, sexually abused, physically abused, emotionally abused, highly violent and homeless clients/patients. I have worked in hospitals, group homes, day habs, job sites(as a job...
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 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.
Kathleen H.
Norwood, MA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate. I'm 43 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kate is awesome with our daughter. She is very reliable, she works with us on our sometimes crazy schedule and she also helps around the house too! We're so glad we found her."
Erin C.
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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dori has been fantastic at figuring out and taking care of our 1 month old's needs. In addition, she has helped with our 2 year old son. She proactively asks what she can do to help around the house and is so friendly. "
Care member
Lysa Y.
Framingham, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature Woman , With Over30 Years Experience With Children And Household Management.Full Time
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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.
Antoinette C.
Westwood, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children for 28 years and specialize in children with behavioral, autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional. I'm also a mom of four. Im a grandmother of 3. I also graduated from Everest Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting. I am a hardworking, goal oriented person who will settle for nothing...
Antoinette can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amzing person to take care of there loved one she is...
Bob D.
Andrea F.
Needham Heights, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Developmental Specialist Looking To Provide A Family (or Two) First-rate Childcare And Activities.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Andrea and I am a Developmental Specialist who is looking to find a family (or possibly two) interested in having a highly qualified individual provide childcare and learning opportunities to their children. I am engaging with children and have a natural gift to connect with them and help them follow...
5.0
"With her thoughtful, kind demeanor, Andrea has just the right touch with our kids. Her combination of practical teaching experience with genuine enthusiasm for what's best for them means they both respect and like her. She's consistently responsive and punctual. "
James G.
Jessica M.
Waltham, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I graduated with a BA in Special Education from Boston University, and hold a masters degree from UMass Boston and a teaching license in Moderate Disabilities, grades 5-12. I work at Perkins School for the Blind as a teacher for deafblind students. I have 10 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities...
5.0
"Jessica is a remarkable care giver. Experienced, highly skilled, patient centered, and a strong communicator."
Chris R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an active 24-year-old. I am a senior at Curry College. I have 11 years of experience working with children. I will have a BA in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. I was a counselor too children as a (one to one) with special needs specially (Autism). I have been around children my whole life and feel better around...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been a fantastic sitter for my two kids. She immediately connected with my kids and they enjoy being around her. I feel very comfortable leaving my children with her and I would recommend her to anyone."
Gloria M.
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin came to us highly recommended by an acquaintance. She helped us take care of our 3 yr old son, when the daycare was closed during COVID19 pandemic. Considering that there were limited activities that could be done outside and we were working from home, she...
Ambrish R.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
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 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, 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.
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, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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
(1)
I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified; I love being creative and singing, exploring nature, things like that. I have years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged infant to 15; I am proficient in communicating with children at different developmental stages, ability to assist children with school...
Moya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Marlene G.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Attentive and responsible 35-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"On-time, ready for instructions, calm and reassuring. My kids had fun playing games with her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 20 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 wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would highly recommend Lesley and would absolutely hire again...
Lisa R.
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Elementary 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 riding...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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