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Hannah B.


Wenham, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Letting Kids Be Kids

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My name is Hannah, I have 12+ years of experience including being a lead daycare teacher, special needs TA and in home nanny! I love working with little ones and with expecting my first in September I am looking to take in another child/children to share the love with! Expect loads of crafts, music and outdoor play! I am a potty...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kimberly M.


Wenham, MA

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist With Experience With Seniors

Hi, I work as a clinical ABA supervisor with special needs children. I also work part time with the elderly - specializing in companionship, meal preparation, overnight care for those with physical limitations and/or dementia. I am experienced, very patient, and capable.
Kimberly can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is dedicated, dependable, kind, patient and highly skilled at caregiving and always arrives with a smile! Kim goes...

Peter R.

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Patricia A.


Salem, MA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries...

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Sophia V.


Salem, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, trusted, and kindhearted babysitter with over 4 years of experience babysitting/nannying and tutoring kids of every age, including children with special needs. I am fully vaccinated (booster too), speak 3 languages, have my own car, don't smoke, and am certified in CPR & First Aid. I love helping with...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Paul W.


Marblehead, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Paul's Partnerships

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Paul and I reside in Marblehead, MA. I live with my wonderful wife. I have worked in human services for the last 25 years; the last 15 years in alternative education with adolescents with academic/social/emotional and behavioral challenges. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from North Adams State...
Paul can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"He is fantastic! I would recommend him for anything. So willing to do whatever, so patient and efficient."

Randi W.

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Anette A.


Marblehead, MA

$19-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Care For Your Loved Ones. Over 20 Years Experience. Special Needs Classes Taken. References

I'd describe my personality as loving caring and fun. Over 20 years of experience working with elderly adult and children. Many references from previous clients I like caring for my clients to the best of my knowledge and experience. I have many references from previous clients. Many classes taken to better care of my...
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Amanda M.


Peabody, MA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda was on time,very pleasant, kept in contact, was compassionate and caring. She did fun activities with my children. My son loved to bake with her. She is very reliable with school pick up and drop off. I would recommend her and will use her for child care...

Christine M.

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Kimberly A.


Salem, MA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in the child care field for 27 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim is one of the sweetest, caring people you will ever meet. She will treat your child as if they were her own!!"

Shannon C.

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Laura B.


Beverly, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Joyful Early Childhood Educator

I am a licensed early childhood educator with 13 years experience in a number of diverse educational environments, including working with children with severe special needs in both residential and classroom settings. I also taught integrated preschool (3-early 5s) in Salem MA for three years, and kindergarten in Newburyport MA...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be caring for them. Laura arrives on time, adjusts well to the family's agenda and routine, and is extremely...

Faith H.

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Melissa P.


Danvers, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about myself: I am 25 years old, married, and am currently renting in Danvers, MA. I am friendly, patient, and reliable. I am currently the Program Director of a group home with women in their early 20s, whom have the diagnosis of ASD. Along with CPR/First Aid/AED, I am also certified in Massachusetts to administer...
5.0
"Melissa is a great caregiver and companion to my 18 year old son with Autism. She has patience and a great understanding of him and his needs. "

Diane M.

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Danielle A.


Ipswich, MA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Upbeat Sitter With Teaching Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm an experienced teacher, nanny, & sitter. I've taught multiple grade levels spanning Pre-K through middle school and have had many jobs as a nanny, camp counselor, and caregiver. I hold a master's degree in elementary education as well as a special needs certification. Safety is paramount to me as is establishing a...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Ivy M.


Peabody, MA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

"As A Devoted Mom To A Special Needs Child, I Am Passionate And Compassionate.

"As a devoted mom to a special needs child, I am passionate and compassionate. My advocacy for my child drives me to support and uplift others, whether they're peers or seniors. I believe in creating inclusive environments where everyone's voice is heard.
Ivy can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning
Hi I'm Christina, I went to school for childhood development. Have experience with special needs care. Meal prep and light housekeeping. Transportation needs, and running errands. Easy going, always kind, gentle soul. If you have any questions please feel free to message me, My best - Christina
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep
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Sophie S.


Topsfield, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Grad Student Looking For Part Time Work!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from Providence College last May with a degree in psychology and I'm currently in grad school at Merrimack College. I am the oldest of five kids and live at home. I have experience babysitting several families, neighbors, and family friends for years. I have also worked as a camp counselor with elementary-age kids at...
Sophie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Enya M.


Lynn, MA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter And Imagination Cultivator

Hi, I'm Enya! I am a native New Yorker and currently a student at CCNY, I'm pursuing a Nursing degree with a minor in Jewish Studies. I currently live in Massachusetts taking a gap year from school and working as a swim instructor. I have 6+ years of childcare experience and I specialize in caring for big families. I come from a...
Enya can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
I would love to help you with any needs you may have. I am very reliable and compassionate! I recently took classes on lifespan development, and psychology on individual and special needs so I have an idea on many different stages of life and how I can be helpful. Psychology is my passion which I think is helpful in all parts of...
Melissa can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Maria T.


Salem, MA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Home Healt Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello am a home health Aid 5 year experience and have my certification for dementia and Alzheimer's love elderly and love to helps others
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Denny T.


Lynn, MA

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

Sweet, Confident Person

I did 3 years of early childhood in high school, worked at a program called Greg house after schools program for 2 years during school. We had a program in my high school were it was one week work one week school on the week of work we will go to elementary school to learn I used to go to Harrington elementary school with the...
Denny can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Anette A.


Marblehead, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA, CNA, Special Needs Care. Pharmaceutical Tech Certified

Love to to care of your loved ones with my knowledge and with 20 years of experience.. Many classes taken to better take care of my clients , examsple special needs, dementia, Alzheimer's Parkinson's, nursing and pharm tech certified Many references from previous clients. My own car. Perfect driving record. Covid-19 vaccinated.
Anette can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Robin C.


Lynn, MA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

My experience caring for those with special needs was in a nursing home. I helped with personal needs such as dressing, feeding, and helping with daily activities. I am currently a full-time student at Salem State University graduating in May 2014. I'm studying Psychology and pursuing Nursing.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wenham, MA

Kimberly M.

5.0

Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is dedicated, dependable, kind, patient and highly skilled at caregiving and always arrives with a smile! Kim goes above and beyond in countless ways. She...

- Peter R.

Patricia A.

5.0

We hired Patricia to watch our 14 mo L. during our weekend weekend in Salem last minute and she was amazing! Our daughter loved her right away and she put her to bed two nights in a row with no problem and allowed us to enjoy our wedding weekend w/o any worries about her care!! She was so...

- Care member

Sophia V.

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.

Paul W.

5.0

He is fantastic! I would recommend him for anything. So willing to do whatever, so patient and efficient.

- Randi W.

Amanda M.

5.0

Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable.

- Allison B.

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