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Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She

Review for Alexis G. by Rebecca M.

Kara was amazing! I have a child that has developmental delay as well a general learning disability. She was his homework helper last year.

Review for Kara H. by Susan M.

Martine was wonderful! I hired her to watch our 9 week old while we were on the island for a wedding and she accommodated adding a 2 year

Review for Martine B. by Julie I.

Special needs caregivers in West Tisbury, MA

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Martha M.


West Tisbury, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Evening Childcare Available. I Have Extensive Experience As An Early Intervention Teacher.

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I have extensive experience with special needs infants and toddlers as an Early Intervention teacher. I am also interested and willing to care for typically developing young children. . I am most interested in afternoon/evening child care. PLEASE confirm your interest as soon as possible, so I won't lose potential jobs. For the...
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Alexis G.


Chilmark, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny Flexible Schedule

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been a nanny for over 10 years and I love spending my time watching your little ones grow and learn. I have a degree in physical education, and a passion for travel and the outdoors. I have been living in Maine for the past few years nannying for a family in Kennebunkport. I am looking for part or full time work...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lexi is wonderful! She is great with kids and has a lot of patience! She is really creative with coming up with activities for the kids! She would be an excellent hire!"

Rebecca M.

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Kara H.


Chilmark, MA

$30-100/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/PCA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love children and have been babysitting and care-taking for many years. I have experience with care from 2mo old - 89 y/o! I'm happy to help with anything and very reliable and always on time. I look forward to meeting you!
5.0
"Kara was amazing! I have a child that has developmental delay as well a general learning disability. She was his homework helper last year. She was patient and kind and I got the sense that she really cared about him. His grades were phenomenal! She was very...

Susan M.

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Martine B.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Specialist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For years I ran a licensed daycare in my home, specializing in care for ages 3 month up to 3 years. I have always loved working with children. After closing my daycare in 2012, I wanted to keep working with kids. Now I am available for a range of childcare: from after-school care to date night to daylong special events. I always...
5.0
"Martine is an absolute delight! I can't recommend her enough! She watched our 9 month old son for a week on the vineyard when we suddenly lost our child care, and Martine was to the rescue. She is so positive and up beat and played outside with our son as much as...

Jesse L.

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Tatiana M.


Edgartown, MA

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Or Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello families, I'm Tatiana! With over 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience, I've cared for children ranging from a few weeks old to 13 years old. I'm adept at handling special needs children and managing up to 5 kids simultaneously. Additionally, I hold certifications in CPR, BLS, and first aid from the Red Cross,...
Tatiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tatiana helped me with my daughter. She is always on time and very responsible. My daughter still remembers the drawing skills that she thought. Tatiana is sweat & kind and kids will love her. She is always there when we needed her and responds quickly ."

Sowmya M.

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Milica R.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello, my name is Milica and I'm originally from Serbia. I moved to the USA after graduated Faculty of Economics. After a couple of years in Massachusetts I'm ready for warmer winters and seeking for my next nanny opportunity with a wonderful family. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs....
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Kristen A.


Edgartown, MA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

I have extensive experience as a nursing assistant and caring for others in the medical field. I would love to learn more about your caregiver needs.
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Jonida M.


Oak Bluffs, MA

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

I've cherished my role as a childcare provider for the past three years. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment where children thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I love finding new ways to engage and educate children. When it comes to communicating with parents, I believe...
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Alexis G.


Chilmark, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children and adults. I worked and volunteered at the Beacon of Hope which is an organization for adults. Currently I nanny for 7-year-old twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
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Christa W.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Nurse/ Nanny!

My name is Christa, I am a registered nurse here in Charleston with two years of experience inside of the hospital at the bedside. I have worked in a level IV NICU, and am very comfortable with many health issues that stem later in life related to NICU stays.
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Donna M.


Vineyard Haven, MA

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

RN

35 years experience, caring for multiple Special Needs children and adults. Latest care-giving opportunity with a 4-year-old non-verbal child on the Autism spectrum.
Hello Parents! I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages, specializing in infants, toddlers, pre-school and special needs. I was a foster parent prior to living full time on island. I currently live year round in Oak Bluffs and have transportation. I am CPR/First aid certified. I am respectful of family...
Ramona can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Verdine H.


Mashpee, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Is Gentle, Reliable, And Responsible

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with in both home and hospital settings. I have three years experience as a Rehabilitation Aide at a rehabilitation center dealing with accidents, stroke, brain injured adults and assisting in the process of recovery and independence.
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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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Morgan M.


East Falmouth, MA

$30-35/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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Morgan has been babysitting for my 4 children (and dog) for 2 years now. She is well loved by the kids and very reliable! She is always willing to help out around the house and asks what she can be doing next. Highly recommend! "

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Carly C.


Mashpee, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Young Military Mom Who Loves Kids/animals And Very Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there, my name is Carly. I am CPR certified as well as CPI certified, as I work with mentally challenged and disabled adults. I have been in this field since I was 19 and love it! My biggest strengths are: patience, being on time and communication. I am a former military wife and mother of an 14-year-old, who is my biggest...
Carly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Carly is currently working for me and she is great. Very reliable, responsible and helpful. She is working out great and my two daughters love her."

A C.

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Paulette S.


Mashpee, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PCA certified, trained in all aspects of home health care, with extensive first aide training, With over 20 years experience, I specialize in, but not limited to, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, special needs and all aspects of autism, as well as hospice care. I also can provide...
Paulette can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette has been caring for my father-in-law for about two months and I cannot say enough about how caring and kind she has been. Paulette is very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. She has been happy to help my father-in-law out as much as possible - even...

Kristen M.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked a few programs for special needs. Also babysat a few children with special needs. I love working with children and I am kind compassionate and love the work that I do.
5.0
"Prompt communication! We needed someone to provide companion care for our 24 y/o son with autism while we went on a whale cruise. Kaylee was excellent and helped my son feel comfortable while we were away. She was on time and very dependable."

Sally L.

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Kaylee R.


Mashpee, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kaylee I have been working with children since I was a teenager! I love children. I worked in a few boarding schools for special needs children. I have worked in a preschool with pre k preschool and toddlers. I finished college and have my associates degree. I want to keep working with children and help where I can.
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience with Kaylee. Thank you again!"

David R.

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Patricia N.


Mashpee, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown children. The youngest headed to college soon. One of our children had a learning disability from a very early age but doing very well and studying engineering. I've tutored students, grades k-6 and often worked on parents behalf as an Educational Advocate at IEP meetings. I'm Director 1 certified by...

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