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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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From...
Blake S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone who began caring for my siblings at a very young age, including a sibling who has behavioral issues, ADHD, and special needs - it was only natural that as soon as I turned 13, I began babysitting and nannying for neighbors. I have always loved children and I am dedicating my future career to helping children and...
Livi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm...
Ashley R.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her."
Ryan H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring,...
Crystal C.
Tanisha M.
Boston, MA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
10+yrs experience in health care experience holy lift feeding cooking cleaning lifting overnights catheter bathing dressing etc
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil is amazing. The only regret we ever had with Denzil is that we met him just a few months before our severely autistic son moved to a residential school in Framingham. Denzil was extremely competent and professional, but he also cared for us and our child....
Jeff H.
Chelsea J.
Cambridge, MA
$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi i'm Chelsea! I am a young professional who just graduated from grad school and moved to Cambridge from North Carolina. While I am currently working a 9-5 in biotech I miss working with kids in my day-to-day.
For the past two years, before I moved to Boston, I was working as a nanny/home health aide for a family with 4 kids....
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chelsea was great with our kids and immediately engaged my 5 year old in conversation. We will definitely have her babysit again!"
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5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking 2-3 days/week infant care (5/1 on). I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant/toddler daycares, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 - 18...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie started with us when my son was 4.5 months old. As a new mom, I was hesitant about leaving him with anyone but Jackie made us feel comfortable from the start. It’s was clear to us that she had a lot of experience. She and my son established a really nice...
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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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)
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.
Sylvia B.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
Justine J.
South Boston, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time
5.0
(1)
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"
Megan K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have LOVED having Olivia! She is very helpful in making our kids feel welcomed. She constantly tries new things to help a kid feel comfortable when they are crying and can calm them down. She truly has an intuition on how to find the needs each and every kid...
Ashlee H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance.
I am PATIENT and Kind.
Let's talk.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our one-year-old had a great time with Anna! She was caring and conscientious with him, a total natural. She was also reliable and responsive to our communications. I highly recommend working with her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with...
Jenna V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"
Brittany S.
Emonie P.
Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...
Emonie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could trust her for an evening all the way to a week long international work trip. She handled overnights, meals, school...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Newton, MA
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...
- Blake S.
Livi R.
5.0
Livi is wonderful! My two girls, 1.5 & 4.5 adore her. She is thoughtful, punctual, organized, and she always engages the girls in activities. My 4.5 year old loves all the crafts they do together! She always updates me on the girls and what they are doing while I'm at work. Prepares meals, and...
- Ashley R.
Marlene G.
5.0
Marlene is patient and engaging with our 3-year-old and 1-year-old! She does occasional date night sitting for us, and I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Elisabeth V.
5.0
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring, mindful, thoughtful, trusting,...
- Crystal C.
Denzil P.
5.0
Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our son to the local park and I always felt confident that no matter what came up, Denzil could handle it. I should add that our son (then nine) could...
- Alysia A.
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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.