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Find special needs caregivers in Westfield, MA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westfield, MA

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Westfield, MA

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Pauline W.


Agawam, MA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Part Time/ Full Time Work With Physically And Developmentally Challenged Individuals

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the human services industry for 20 years plus. During such time I have worked with a wide variety of individuals with varying physical and developmental disabilities. I currently work as a special education teacher. I passionately and patiently enjoy helping to maintain and enhance the quality life of others.
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Da'monique V.


West Springfield, MA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Fluent in Sign Language Work with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Work with people who are on the autism spectrum, have OCD, ADD, and ADHD Certified in CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration
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Laura R.


Easthampton, MA

$20-45/hr9 yrs exp

I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working in this field because I want to...
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Melissa B.


Easthampton, MA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have both personal and professional experience caring for people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges. I have also been an EMT for going on 4 years, and have experience with food allergies and epilepsy. My experience also encompasses being a Special Education Advocate where I not only helped clients get what...
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Natasha C.


West Springfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Teacher And Experienced Special Needs Teacher

I have over 10 years in the education field, both in and out of the school system and with students of various abilities.
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Nicole T.


Southampton, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I live in Southampton. I own my own car and I have been driving since I was 16 with a clean driving record. I have a lot of experience baby sitting and living with children as well as working in early childhood education. My mother is a foster parents so I have grown up caring for others. Including...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Currently work in a school, love playing with the children! I used to work in inhome therapy for autism children. Watching them grow, accomplish things their parents thought they couldn't accomplish I loved seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy. I love being able to help !
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Emma L.


Holyoke, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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Katherine B.


Easthampton, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kristina S.


Chicopee, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
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Molly G.


Southampton, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/Tutor

I have 10 years of experience as a special education teacher! I have experience tutoring at the elementary level and have taught children in the public school settings. I also have "in home" experience helping children with special needs using Applied Behavioral Analysis. I have my masters degree in Special Education
Molly can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Molly G.


Southampton, MA

$22-26/hr6 yrs exp

I have many years experience working with children who have special needs. My experience ranges from a classroom teacher to in -home assistance and tutoring. I have my Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in severe special needs. I also have a certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have studied Applied...
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Kathleen F.


Agawam, MA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist

My past experience is a recreation director assistant primarily working with the elderly. In the last 3 years I have been working with developmentally and disabled adults but n an Adult Day Care
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Lauren D.


Feeding Hills, MA

$28-45/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny, Available For Full-Time Positions

*Not currently accepting new offers* I am full of experience of covid-friendly nannying. I know that safe childcare is difficult to come by during this time, so I would love to offer assistance. In 2020 I worked with children as a therapeutic mentor at Children's Friend and Family Services working on social and behavioral skills...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Natasha C.


West Springfield, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Teacher Trained In Special Needs Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 10 years in the education field, both in and out of the school system and with students of various abilities. I am an infant teacher by trade (ages 6 weeks to 15 months) but I am comfortable with all ages and abilities. I enjoy a challenge and love watching children develop and grow!
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Anita P.


Holyoke, MA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me : )

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Anita, I am 19 years old and have my Associates degree in Liberal Arts with extra credits in early childhood education. I'm currently a student in university halfway to my Bachelors degree in social work. I'm in the process of achieving a CPR certification. I have one year of experience working in a private school for...
Anita can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Patricia G.


Holyoke, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced CNA,HHA, Para-professional. Love My Work

Hi! My name is Patti, and have been a CNA for 25+ years with a focus on home health aid work for the last 15 years. My experience as a home health aid has been focused on providing comfortable and thoughtful care. My clients have had a wide range of needs, and I pride myself on my adaptability in every situation. My background...

Caroline W.


Agawam, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny Senior Occupational Therapy Student At UNH

Both my parents are special education teachers. For the past 2 summers, I have been a caretaker for a 11-year-old girl with Down syndrome where I cooked for her, played games, took her out, and helped with ADL's.
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Liv C.


South Hadley, MA

$20-32/hr5 yrs exp

Joyful Caregiver Hoping To Make Others Smile!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I started caregiving when I was 12 (currently I am 18, nearly 19), and I am very comfortable with kids, teens, infants, and pets! I am studying psychology and education at Mount Holyoke College, and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have a keen interest in assisting in neurodivergent needs and...
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"Liv was great, available short notice and was easy going and focused on my daughter. "

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