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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Newton, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in West Newton, MA
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angela has been with our family for the past 7 months. She is wonderful with my now 1 year old and almost 3 year old. She always makes time to go outside and play at the park or library. She has been extremely dependable and also very flexible with any changes I...
Sue C.
Sally H.
West Newton, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional LPN Seeks Caregiver Position For Child With Special Needs
My name is Sally and I was a practicing LPN Nurse/Caregiver for 20 years. Over my professional career I worked with children, the elderly, psychiatric and mentally disturbed adolescent and adult patients. I had a focus on patient's needs, medication/prescription distribution and providing comfort and quality care.
With the...
I love being able to brighten someone's day whether it is reading them a book, playing in the yard or helping them learn to tie a shoe, make some cookies and etc. Please contact me if you are interested.
Hi! My name is Prudence and I am a college Junior. I have been babysitting for multiple families on and off for many years. I have primarily worked with children ages 1-12, including those with special needs. I have a driver's license and a lot of energy and would love to help out in any way I can!
Prudence can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! My name is Sarah, I'm 20, almost 21 years old, a Junior in college at Umass Dartmouth, studying psychology. I have about 4 years experience in childcare, as well as pet sitting. I have experience taking care of children of many ages, as well as children with special needs, mostly children with Autism Spectrum disorders. The...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
Isabelle S.
South Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a loving, kind human and an absolute pleasure to have her watch my kids! "
Care member
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...
Marla S.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
Care member
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
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
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
Denia C.
Roxbury, MA
$40-65/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is great with all kids, kids of all ages. She is supportive while also being a teacher and helping them make good decisions. She has a wonderful personality that helps kids feel comfortable, she also always expects them to respect her in the right ways....
Heidi B.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
Ivone can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ivone has been a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. We are moving unexpectedly, but are so grateful for the care that Ivone has provided for our 7-month-old over the past three months. She is bubbly and effusive, patient, and eager to help. We appreciate that...
Katherine O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive which gave us a peace of mind since this was our first...
Alysia M.
Melissa I.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My Qualifications:
-10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages.
- Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism.
- Loves engaging Children in creative arts.
-Big fan of outdoor activities
- Creative, Patient, and Flexible.
- Non-Smoker/ and health conscious
- Loves Museums/History/and Art.
- Excellent...
Hollie J.
Arlington, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
Hollie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Hollie was so helpful in caring for our cat. He has just moved here and is confused and upset by the new surroundings. He immediately took to Hollie, who not only provided basic care but also the attention he was craving while we were out of town. She provided...
Becky P.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Newton, MA
Angela I.
5.0
Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have also seen the effect on the kids that she works with that her speaking Spanish to them has, in effect allowing them to become bilingual. I...
- Nick C.
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Isabelle S.
5.0
Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!
- Care member
Lauren H.
5.0
We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!
- Marla S.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
- Care member
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Ratings for West Newton, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in West Newton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.