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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westford, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Westford, MA

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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....

Bonnie O.

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Jeanie P.


Westford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I am a Patient, Kind, Caring and Compassionate Caregiver for children or adults. I recently worked 25-32 hours a week for over 3 years for a woman who had Posterior Cortical Atrophy- a rare type of Alzheimer's. I was her companion, personal cook and baker, helped her exercise, have relaxation time and run light errands. I...
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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Provider

My background is rich with experience in caring for seniors in several capacities. I have been a program director in an assisted living community for over 12 years. This position offered me the chance to spend long hours with seniors in a social setting. It also required dealing with many different temperaments. I am quite...
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Melanie W.


Westford, MA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Former Specual Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Melanie and I am a former special education teacher. I taught for four years in various schools. My students had wide ranges of ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I love what I do and I enjoy working with communities with high and low support needs. I am not afraid of behavior problems and I use love, humor, and...
Hello! My name is Liz and I have been working as a behavioral therapist in Acton for the past three years. I specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and am highly qualified to work with children of all ages with or without special needs. I am passionate about creating a fun and comfortable environment for children. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Gretchen C.


Westford, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Caretaker

I'm a mother of 4 adult children of my own. I have many, many years of experience with children of all ages and developmental levels. ( infant-up) I have extensive experience with children/adults with special needs autism/behavioral challenges/IEP/504 plans. I have a technical degree in culinary arts with certifications in...
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Tori S.


Billerica, MA

$18-35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."

Kevin O.

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Sierra N.


North Billerica, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sierra! I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator -...

Henry E.

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Jezabel A.


Lowell, MA

$27/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

4.0

(8)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting families. I'm passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to...
Jezabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jezabel was an absolute peachy to work with! She always came in with enough energy and light to make everyone’s day better! She was very sweet , compassionate, patient and fun! She cared for each little one like they were her own! Jezabel was always big on...

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Jennifer L.


North Billerica, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer was great with all 11 of the children we had her babysit, ranging from 2 to 11 years old. She was in command but the children still liked her very much. She brought her own activities and the house was not trashed when we returned. I would recommend her...

Anne S.

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Pamela T.


Lowell, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
5.0
"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful heart. Pam also was completely flexible when asked to...

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Leticia G.


Billerica, MA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hello dear family! I have over 5 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...
Leticia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wonderful Babysitter! My children are in love with Letícia! Attentive and affectionate always, I never had any problems with her taking care of my children"

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Heike G.


Groton, MA

$22-30/hr

Reliable Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
5.0
"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of...

Adriana G.

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Nancey M.


Tyngsboro, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Joshina , i'm 29 years old. I've been working with kids for five years. I love kids. I have a special needs baby. I am an experienced childcare assistance. I am CPR and FIRST AID certified, I speak English, Spanish and Italian. I am ready to work with your children!
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Jaime W.


Lowell, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative

Cared for two brothers aged 7 & 11 after school, vacations, and parent date nights until they reached the ages of no longer needing care. One of the boys did have special needs and I helped him with everyday activities and homework. Babysit my younger family members frequently as I have a large family, as well as a 5-year-old...
Jaime can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Lisa S.


Concord, MA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional Childcare Provider Or Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking for childcare, special needs care, and tutoring positions. I'm a high school teacher licensed in Moderate Disabilities Grades 5-12 and PreK-8. I have 4 years of classroom experience. I have regular after school, evening and weekend availability as well as time over school breaks. I have provided in home care for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth A.


Lowell, MA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

I am a happy and engaged babysitter with special needs experience with 9-10 years of babysitting experience. Out of those years I have worked with multiple kids on the autism spectrum, with adhd and and a speech delay for almost 4 years now. I'm not professionally trained nor am I claiming to be but I do have experience.
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Ava C.


Lowell, MA

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm a caregiver with two years of experience and a passion for helping children grow and develop. My previous babysitting roles have affirmed that my friendly, imaginative nature is well-suited for childcare. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and have experience caring for children of all ages. I enjoy playing outdoor...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westford, MA

Lisa L.

5.0

We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!

- Bonnie O.

Tori S.

5.0

Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again.

- Kevin O.

Sierra N.

5.0

Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable. She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single day. Wow! Sierra is a very good communicator - which is very important to us - and...

- Henry E.

Jezabel A.

5.0

Jezabel interviewed with our family including a trial period with our 6mo old. She is a great communicator, calm and was very intuitive in caring for our son. Jezabel brings lots of experience both as a caretaker and a mother. Her references had nothing but positive and heartfelt things to say. We...

- Craig T.

Jennifer L.

5.0

Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding.

- Diana O.

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Ratings for Westford, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Westford, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.