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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Katherine D.
Westwood, MA
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience working with children and teens with special needs at the New England Center for Children. At NECC I worked one on one with kids and teenagers on the Autism Spectrum and assisted them with their daily living skills while also helping them reach their educational goals. I also have experience volunteering at the...
Katherine D.
Westwood, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a senior at Middlebury College looking for a summer job babysitting! I have lots of experience working with kids in various environments across different contexts. I grew up in a big family and I have three siblings so I started babysitting within my own family at an early age. I have experience babysitting kids ages 2-11...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Anna, I am a 20-year-old college student from Westwood, MA. I am looking for a child care job opportunity. I have experience working with children from the ages of 3 to 12. I have loved my past babysitting jobs. I am working with special needs children at an extended school year program from 7/8-8/15 and have...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Kaitlin C.
Westwood, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working with both children and adults with special needs as well as the elderly for the past 15 years. I live at home with my husband and 2 children.
Kaitlin C.
Westwood, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have experience working with a lovely senior couple through an agency on the south shore... I enjoyed every minute... I currently work with adults with special needs in the evenings and am looking for some senior care during the day while my children are at school :)
Kaitlin can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
Lesley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual,...
Helene J.
Kathleen H.
Norwood, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kate. I'm 42 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to work after maternity leave. I was absolutely terrified to be leaving my baby at that young age. Katie eased my...
Chonel P.
5.0
(27)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
ONLY Available for OVERNIGHT Care
Available for Overnight Care every night except Saturday.
Career Nanny & Mom of 4.
Currently Available PT as a Night Nanny.
I am happy to help you with Sleep Conditioning or sleep training.
I'm a Mom of 4 beautiful children 13 years old and under, including twins! I have been a professional...
Karna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karna is a great communicator with a warm bubbly personality. Our daughter loves her!! She is proactive helping with dishes, laundry and organizing when baby is sleeping. She’s reliable, trustworthy and a hugeeeeee help with our baby! Highly recommend "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short.
I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking,
I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children.
I was a recreation...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again."
Liza H.
Lauren H.
Brookline, MA
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend...
Marla S.
Anna Z.
Dorchester Center, MA
$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
As a sitter, your child's safety and joy are my top priorities. I want to develop relationships with your kids. I want to see them laugh, smile and have fun. It would be such a privilege to be able to share these moments with your children.
I have experience babysitting step siblings and family friends, being a live-in...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Anna is awesome! She has babysat and dog-sat for me several times and she always goes above and beyond what I expect. My family loves her."
Patricia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
5.0
(1)
I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified; I love being creative and singing, exploring nature, things like that. I have years of experience providing exceptional care to children aged infant to 15; I am proficient in communicating with children at different developmental stages, ability to assist children with school...
Moya can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Elizabeth A.
Sharon, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Firm, Loving, Caring, Fun And Creative, Honest, Four Star General, Committed Professional Nanny
3.4
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am the youngest of 11 children. Single mom of three for 20 years all in College now. I have 32 nieces and nephews. I have cared for all ages and personalities newborns-Teens & special needs. I have been a nanny for 30 years . It makes me proud knowing I helped to create in them developmental growth, academic strength ,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth worked as a nanny for my children 15 years ago. My twins were about 18 months old and my oldest was about 3 years old. Elizabeth is kind and gentle. There was lots of love and laundry and she did a fine job."
Claire B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Sarah. Come this fall, I am going to be a junior in the nursing program at Simmons College. I am a commuter student, so I am home year-round and available before / after my classes. I am CPR & first-aid certified. My cousin is a 13-year-old teen with autism. I have worked with him since he was quite young,...
Monica B.
Hyde Park, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings.
Monica takes an individualized approach working with each person, is a diligent and respectful...
Anne C.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for...
Kendra P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.
Denzil can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Denzil is amazing. The only regret we ever had with Denzil is that we met him just a few months before our severely autistic son moved to a residential school in Framingham. Denzil was extremely competent and professional, but he also cared for us and our child....
Jeff H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA
Lesley F.
5.0
Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...
- Helene J.
Kathleen H.
5.0
I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to work after maternity leave. I was absolutely terrified to be leaving my baby at that young age. Katie eased my fears with her knowledge, experience...
- Chonel P.
Karna H.
5.0
Karna has been our daily afternoon nanny for the past 3 months for our two boys ages 9 and 4. She is truly wonderful with them. She prepares their snacks, comes up with fun and engaging activities for them to do, and is very easy to communicate with. She has a ton of childcare experience and we...
- Care member
Nancy D.
5.0
Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in her as a sitter and would definitely have her come again.
- Liza H.
Lauren H.
5.0
We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!
- Marla S.
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