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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westford, MA

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Westford, MA

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

Review for Lisa L. by Bonnie O.

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

Review for Tori S. by Kevin O.

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

Review for Sierra N. by Henry E.

Special needs caregivers in Westford, MA

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Phinehas T.


Westford, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

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(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Lisa L.


Westford, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Specialist

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: Respite care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, personal care
5.0
"Lisa is great with seniors, and everyone. She has a wonderful sense of humor and yet is very respectful of seniors. She is honest and works hard at making people happy. She would be a great care giver/companion to a senior in need, as she would always keep them...

Albert M.

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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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Katherine A.


Westford, MA

$15-20/hr

Expert Caregiver

I am passionate about working with kids, and I graduated with an education degree. I have babysat for many years and I love getting to know families and children to cater to their personalities.
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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...
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Rachele T.


Westford, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available For Summer (10+ Years Experience) Live-In Preferred

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! A little about me. The past year I worked as a full time any to a 9mo, 3yo, & 5 yo in New York City while also nannying mornings for 4yo. I worked short term for a 1yo & 5yo & separately a 5mo. The previous summer I was a full time live in nanny for 2 summers to 1. 5yo and 9yo girls working an average of 75-80 hours per week...
Rachele can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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...

Craig T.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
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Blair S.


Concord, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 8 months-12 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
Blair can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take...

Ciara B.

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Shamusa K.


Lowell, MA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Shamie. I have worked as a home health aide providing care for seniors and direct support specialist providing care for special needs adults and kids. I have also babysitting here and there. I have experience in both group homes and private settings. I have grown up in a big family, (12 of us total) with...
Shamusa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sham was great with my two young children! I have a boy who is 3 and a girl who is 5. She was always on time. She came up with fun activities for my children to do. They loved her!"

Sarah H.

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Crystal T.


Tyngsboro, MA

$27/hr4 yrs exp

Crystal!

Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

William M.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Keri D.


Dracut, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Keri and I am 31 years old. I am currently a full time nanny Monday-Thursday for a 7-month-old baby. I am looking for a family to help out on Fridays as well as for occasional date nights! I have over 10 years of experience working with infants-school aged children. I have worked as a nanny, toddler/preschool...
Keri can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Keri was a phenomenal nanny and is a wonderful person. She is kind and caring, and went above and beyond looking after our son everyday from the time he was an infant until he started daycare as a toddler. Keri developed a strong rapport with him and he still is...

Jason B.

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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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Alena H.


Ayer, MA

$28-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...
Alena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more thankful. Consider hiring this awesome caregiver."

Donna C.

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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 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.