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Special needs caregivers in West Barnstable, MA

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Eleanor T.


East Sandwich, MA

$15-20/hr

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Hello! I am a CNA student who has competed the class portion of the program and completed most of the clinical portion. However, Covid19 delayed certification until September. I love working with all kids no matter their ability. I am patient, caring, and reliable. Please reach out if you would like to get to know more about me...

Donna W.


Mashpee, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I presently work for for the Probation Department and have worked for a woman in her 90's for over two years who lost both of her legs due to poor blood circulation and diabetes. I thoroughly enjoyed spending quality time and assisting her with washing, assisting her in bed, assisting her on/off the commode, putting her in the...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Doreen M.


West Yarmouth, MA

$15-20/hr

I Was A Special Needs Teacher For 35 Years.

I also took in 3 foster children for 6 months and I took care of 2 boys for a private family for 5 years.

Cayla P.


Mashpee, MA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Stay At Home Mom And Therapeutic Trained

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have a child with special needs as well and I know how difficult it can be to find help. Please reach out and let me know if I can be the perfect match for your family!
Cayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Elena P.


Sagamore, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Special Needs Provider,nanny

I cared for a little girl with CP, who used a wheelchair and was blind. I drove the wheelchair accessible van. Pick ups and drop offs, personal care, meals, outings, play and fun. In addition, I have had many years baby sitting. Also, I went through the Mentor program years ago and fostered a teenage girl. It was wonderful. I...

Yanasia M.


Hyannis, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

I have many experiences working with children. I worked as a preschool assistant teacher. In the summer I work as a Camp Director for a Program. I have been apart of there team for four years now! I also worked as a Special Needs Counselor for a Program in my town. They were mainly adults ages 20-60 yrs old. But I also had...
Yanasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

Elena P.


Sagamore, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny,sitter, Special Needs Provider

I have years of experience with child care. Love kids. I have one grown son, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews that I have care for over the years. In my work history, I have worked in a daycare, was a nanny, completed the Mentor program and fostered a teenager girl in my home. I have also cared for a little...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lisa G.


East Falmouth, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Atria 1 Year & Vna 2 Years

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Enjoy spending time with seniors, very caring and compassionate, energetic and good natured. Also worked with dementia and elderly residents and special needs for several years reference on request.
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lisa has been a great caregiver for my mom. She helps out wherever needed and has such positive outlook. My mom enjoys here company greatly. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of my mom when we can’t be there. I highly recommend her!"

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Queen Carberry B.


Falmouth, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced , Trusted, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a PCA and HHA for about eight years now. I have worked with individuals dealing with Alzheimer's symptoms, and dementia, ALS and special needs. I specialize in personal care assistance, in addition to housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, and companionship care. Here is a short bio about me. I was born...
Queen Carberry can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked...

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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: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, 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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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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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

Early Education

5.0
"Anna was a great find. She was easy to communicate with and I had full faith in her abilities. My 11 month old loved her :)"

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Kris D.


South Dennis, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

CPR Certified. Former EMT And Preschool Assistant - Knows Sign Language - Available Short Notice

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

**I have left MA and am traveling across the country in an RV! Please do not reach out if you're looking for help on Cape Cod.** I am an active, health conscious Reiki II practitioner. I have cared for families with multiple children, all ages (prefer newborn-4yo), multiples (twins and triplets) and special needs. Currently...
Kris can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kris babysat my 13 month old son when we vacationed in Cape Cod for Memorial Day weekend. She was so warm,calm and caring with my son, especially when he was upset with his teething. I felt really reassured that he was in good hands with Kris, while my wife and I...

Jo L.

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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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenn looked after our two kids, 4 and 8, partial days during our fall break and was so great with our kids. It was unfortunately rainy during our visit but Jenn saved the day by bringing age-appropriate activities ranging from baking to board games to science...

Priya W.

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Teresa B.


Onset, MA

$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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Heather P.


Wareham, MA

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver/Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since I was 10 years old and I am now 39 years old. I have cared for newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as special needs children and twins. I love kids and as a child that grew up with babysitters, I love to make our time together as fun as possible, while still providing structure and...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan is an amazing sitter only reason we do not still use her services is because we moved out of state. We moved houses in-state at first and she continued sitting for me driving 40 mins to and from my house. She also went above and beyond buying food/snack/toys...

Sarah C.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Barnstable, MA

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has been a great caregiver for my mom. She helps out wherever needed and has such positive outlook. My mom enjoys here company greatly. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of my mom when we can’t be there. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Queen Carberry B.

5.0

Queen cared for my elderly parents (90 year old with dementia, impaired mobility, fall risk; 99 year old with fall risk). Queen is extremely patient, kind, cheerful, and very hard working! She also did cooking and household tasks, as well as helping whenever asked with various organizational...

- Care member

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.

Vicki S.

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!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

- Care member

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

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