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Special needs caregivers in West Yarmouth, MA

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Caroline C.


South Dennis, MA

$28-35/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver For Mature Aged

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Hi! My name is Caroline and I love caring for all people! My background includes caring for special needs children to 92! I love being a companion! I am well versed in bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, meal prep, med prep and errands. I love to play cards, crochet, take walks, chit-chat and can find happiness in just about...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Erin F.


Centerville, MA

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Over 20 Years Working With Autism And Special Needs

I have over 20 years experience working with children and teens with autism and special needs. I am a quick learner, very supportive, positive and caring. I Currently work as a specialized paraprofessional in an elementary school and would love something part time that is rewarding and challenging.
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Lily D.


Hyannis, MA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny!

Hello, My name is Lily, I'm 27 and I have my bachelors in marketing ! I love children and animals (of any size and type), and I'm super excited about the opportunity to become an extended part of your family. I have nannying and tutoring experience and I grew up watching my cousin most weekdays after school, he has autism, so I...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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Kristin W.


Marstons Mills, MA

$25-29/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate CNA

An insured, professional caregiver and CNA with over 10 years of experience in assisting with daily living activities like dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, transportation and activities. A strong history of delivering compassionate and empathetic care to elderly and special needs clients.
Kristin can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Karen S.


Harwich, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Local Teacher

Hi I am a certified special needs teacher with moderate and severe disability certifications. I am also certified to teach general education math and history. I have 3 older children. I am patient and soft spoken and like to keep kids busy with crafts, homework, and being outside.
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amy W.


Hyannis, MA

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Passionate about caring for others with special needs and requirements. I will treat you or your loved one with the kindness and grace I would give my own family.
Caregiver by nature. I have been a care provider for the last 15 years. I worked privately with the elderly and also in leveled care facilities. I also have been an estate manager, also provided child care, transportation, meal preposition, errands, etc. I am reliable, an experienced and a real people person. I find helping, and...
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Kendall S.


Centerville, MA

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Previously a member of the Wheaton College Women's Basketball team and graduate of Wheaton College (MA) with a BA in Film and New Media. Currently employed as a full time Media Specialist who works remotely (yay!). I am CPR and Life Aid certified and recently obtained my Community Health Care worker certificate from the Boston...
My name is Maureen. I raised four boys of my own. I have been caring for children professionally since I was in college. I have extensive experience caring for special needs children. I bond quickly with the children I care for and their families. I graduated from Framingham State University, and began my career at a residential...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

In all of years teaching, my classroom contained students of varying exceptionalities. With that being said, I have experience working with autistic, bi-polar, and a variety of other special needs. Personally, I don't like to label as we all have our own level of intelligence.
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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: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, transportation
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lisa was the last of 4 caregivers I hired as a companion/caregiver for my husband who suffered from Alzheimer’s. I couldn’t believe the way Lisa interacted with my husband. She had incredible empathy for him and treated him with great respect. With Lisa, I felt I...

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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: Respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services
5.0
"Julie is smart, very dependable, very generous, and she knows how to care for our family without overstepping our need for privacy. Highly recommended."

Dana W.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

David R.

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Alex R.


Sandwich, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Outgoing, Experienced Babysitter!

4.3

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Experienced babysitter with flexible schedule, available days, nights and/or overnight. Frequent sitter with 10+ years of experience. Educator, snowboard coach, sailing coach, summer camp counselor and experience working with special needs. Love active and outgoing kids! I have worked with kids with just about all of my prior...
Alex can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Alex & her friend R. to care for 4 small, very active children , 1 1/2, 2 1/2, 5 & 6 years old on 2 days / nights to attend a family wedding. After a great phone interview with both, we hired them & it could not have gone better!!! The kids took to them...

Linda W.

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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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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: Hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia & 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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Yarmouth, 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

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.

Carly C.

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.

Kaylee R.

5.0

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

- David R.

Alex R.

5.0

She was amazing with our kids, highly recommend!

- Connor L.

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