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Lynne C.


West Brookfield, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

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I've dedicated my career to serving others with life skills and activities that have hopefully made their lives better. I have worked with men and women with many different abilities and priorities, assisting them to get through their day with success. I have formed many friendships throughout my career and have found myself...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Nicole I am from West Brookfield Ma. I have worked with developmentally disabled adult for over 20 years, in residential, day program and community settings. I have experience with all aspects of direct care bathing, toileting, feeding, medication administration, vital signs, doctor appointments, documentation,...
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Katherine B.


Oakham, MA

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate took care of my son from 3 months-15 months of age. Not only was did she take initiative in teaching him new things, such as baby sign language, she also had utmost patience in helping him become more independent in his tasks. She was reliable and...

Amanda M.

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Susan S.


Spencer, MA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a B. A in preschool through 3rd grade. I was a preschool and special needs teacher for several years. I worked as a Development Specialist for Early Intervention working w children 6 months to 3 years old. I've been in childcare for the past 20 years. I find working with children a fun and rewarding experience. When I...
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Emily H.


Warren, MA

$15/hr2 yrs exp

I have spent almost two years working in childcare, in after-school and summer programs in public schools, with experience with students with special needs. I am able to be flexible with hours, and would love to work with you and your child(ren)! Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I am currently entering my...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alexis M.


Spencer, MA

$14-20/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Lexi. I've been employed full time as a professional adult caretaker/direct support for 4 years now. I have experience with individuals suffering from cerebral palsy, autism, traumatic brain injury, Down's syndrome, blindness, schizophrenia and other intellectual disabilities. I also have experience caring for...
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Alexis M.


Spencer, MA

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Lexi. I'm 26 years old and I work as a professional clinical case manager full time at a hospital. I've nannied through care. com in the past as well as privately over the past 7 years. I have experience with kids aged 0-16 and I can handle all levels of care including special needs! I love to work with kids and...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Brenda C.


Ware, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Been In The Medical Field For 28 Years. Love What I Do.

I have been in the medical field for 35 years. I have done all kinds of levels of care. I owned and operated a nursing home for 10 years. I had 4 special needs adults during that time. I enjoy what I do and find it very rewarding.
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Laura K.


Palmer, MA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I like caring for people with special needs because I do shared living for people with developmental disabilities. I have raised a child with severe mood disorder and a child with autism. I am passionate that all people are the same and that those with disabilities should reach their full potential. I have worked in group homes,...
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Mercedes M.


Spencer, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Care; Seeking A Family That Follows STRICT COVID19 Safety Precautions

Greetings, I am an educator and experienced nanny. I have provided care for infants, toddlers and young children. I have worked in a public school as a behavioral therapist for 6 years (grades K-6), providing educational and behavioral support to students with and with out cognitive and developmental challenges. I have an...

Ashley M.


Spencer, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! Thanks for reading my profile. I have always loved working with children and learning with them. I am very friendly, and kind. I treat each child as if they were my own. I believe that every child is special and should be treated with the upmost respect. Children are constantly watching us as adults, so I try to show...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kaylee L.


Palmer, MA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kaylee L. and I am 24 years I have my associates degree in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children for some time now. I started working at a dance studio where I taught 3-5-year-olds to dance, next I have worked at a summer school program for special needs for the last 3 summers as well as...
Kaylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning

Ashley D.


Ware, MA

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Flexible

Hi there, I have 10 years of working with a mix of individuals suffering from a variety of disorders. Ive done Respite work, homecare, child care. This has made me a very kind and compassionate person. Back in 2018 I took a step away to pursue my Business degree. After several years I am looking to get back into "homecare" in...
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Sierra O.


Worcester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...
Sierra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sierra has been working with us for a few months now. We really love working with her. She is positive, energetic, and wonderful with our young toddler son. She makes him giggle constantly, and takes great care of him, doing the bedtime routine often. She also...

Jennie G.

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Jessica T.


Oxford, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed educator with experience working with children that have autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, seizure disorders, emotional disturbances, speech impairments and physical impairments.
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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
5.0
"I was so lucky to have found Rachel. She was sensitive, supportive, reliable and quickly recognized my needs. Rachel provided a calm presence when I was feeling overwhelmed. She is patient, warm, intuitive, empathetic and loving. Rachel has become a very dear...

Cathy R.

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Madi T.


Jefferson, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Madison and I am a college student, currently studying elementary education. I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kids of all ages, including special needs students. I have 5 years of paid experience, but many more years of unpaid experience. I am hard working, reliable and always...
Madi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave."

Angelyk R.

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Joselin N.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Experience With Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience
5.0
"May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism,...

Paula E.

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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each. Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community. I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is. She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with. Jen is that person. When we...

Carol D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Brookfield, MA

Katherine B.

5.0

Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took to her immediately and they formed a bond right away. Our son had a pretty scary moment after just a few weeks of having Kate on, she handled it...

- Crystal R.

Sierra O.

5.0

Sierra took care of my 2 yr old son for about six months. It was a real pleasure working with her. She is very reliable, loving and caring. She would always keep him occupied with activities like coloring. She is very mature for her age and knows how to take care of kids really well. My son was...

- Nandini K.

Rachel C.

5.0

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to their time together. We also both...

- Tonya D.

Madi T.

5.0

She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave.

- Angelyk R.

Joselin N.

5.0

May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when he requested, once they had met. She is kind and compassionate and had an understanding of his autism, which no doubt comes from having her...

- Paula E.

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