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Special needs caregivers in Westwood, MA

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Denzil P.


Roxbury, MA

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver And Father

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...
5.0
"We were incredibly lucky to have worked with Denzil, as he was a source of support and nurturing for our teenage son making that challenging transition into middle school. Denzil is a highly trained special education teacher who also works one-on-one to help young...

Michelle P.

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ashley has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"

Jen T.

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Anna Z.


Dorchester Center, MA

$15/hr

Sitter/Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I grew up with a family friend who had a daughter with Down Syndrome. I had the opportunity to babysit her and to just spend time with her throughout the years. In high school I was in a club called Peer Connections, which focused on building relationships with students who had mental and/or physical special needs. I loved this...
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Katie K.


West Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...

Ashley D.

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Susan B.


West Roxbury, MA

$28-45/hr19 yrs exp

I am a full time teacher looking for summer work with special needs child/adult. I am a Special Education Teacher licensed in Severe Disabilities, all levels.
Susan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hello my name is Charli ! I have been a CNA for a year and I am currently in nursing school. I do have experience in senior care as well as special needs care. I'm ready to care for you and your needs as well as run errands or clean up around the house for you!
Charli can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Barbara G.


Walpole, MA

$25-31/hr7 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional

I have worked in elementary schools as a special needs aide in MA and Colorado. I have been tutoring and babysitting for the last couple of years. I love working with children and easily form trusting relationships. I am also a grandmother and have lots of experience with babies and toddlers.
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alice H.


Canton, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Others Is The Highest Expression Of Humanity

Hello! I'm Alice, an Australian who adores working with people. I have over a decade of professional experience working with children and adults in ESL education (including special needs). One of my strengths is being able to create engaging activities that either teach new material or reinforce what is learned in the...
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

I am an energetic and experienced individual who loves working with kids! From your everyday babysitting care to serving as a personal aid for children with special needs - I have done it all! As I am a college student, my availability is subject to change but please reach out so we can find times that best suit you and your...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Gloria D.


West Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experience Babysitter Available Two or Three Days a Week.

I worked for an Early Intervention Program for seven years as a teacher assistant working with children with special needs, working with them on play therapy, art projects , reading books, etc. I have been a babysitter for almost two years for two wonderful families watching two kids ages 1, 2 and 4. I also have kids of my...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am a retired nurse. Looking to do companion care 16 hours/week for seniors or Special Needs adults
Jean can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Kelly K.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator Looking For Weekend Work

I'm a Kindergarten teacher during the school year and the head of special needs at a day camp in the summer with my own car. I come CPR/First Aid certified with 23+ years of babysitting experience.
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Siobhan F.


Medfield, MA

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have over a decade of experience and comfort caring for children of all ages. As a licensed foster parent through DCF, I am also regularly background checked and receive trainings on healthy communication, trauma informed practices, and child development. I am comfortable caring for sibling sets and special needs children,...
Siobhan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi! I'm Teresa and I'm a recent Masters in applied educational psychology graduate from Northeastern University. I worked as a full time in home ABA therapist for a 16-year-old girl with severe, nonverbal Autism Spectrum Disorder and Turner's syndrome. I have taken numerous courses in developmental psychology, applied behavioral...
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Fengming Z.


Newton Center, MA

$45/hr

Patiently And Friendly

I am a bachelor, graduated in China, I have taught mathematics for more than 30 years, and the students are everywhere. I like to keep healthy and healthy for others, I can massage, I am good in taking care to those people/person that actually need special treatment. I will teach you how to eat healthy, how to exercise properly,...
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Marijo H.


Randolph, MA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver by nature and I've spent my life caring for others. I'm dependable, empathetic, flexible and would love to help make your life easier, in any way I can. I have a clean drivers license, a reliable vehicle and clean background.
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Isabella E.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Engaged, And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Care. com Hi! My name is Bella and I am a sophomore at Boston College studying Economics and International Relations; I am currently taking time off from school to make sure that I really know what I want to do before spending more money. I am working on my personal training certification and I am already certified as a...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Beverly V.


Sharon, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I have been a personal care assistant for over 15 years for a few different agencies. I have a lot of experience with different disabilities, Ive always enjoyed working and helping others who need help.
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Madeline C.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter & Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Great with kids of all ages. Have experience with newborns, infants, as well as children with moderate and severe special needs. Licensed driver. CPR and First Aid certified through American Red Cross. Very patient and prepared for any situation. Will follow the rules of the household and pay attention to insure safety. Will...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mia A.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

I have full-time nannied, part-time babysat, and led summer camp and after school summer programs over the past 7 years. I have experience babysitting with language barriers and babysitting children with special needs. I am a student at Boston College who loves kids and animals.
Mia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA

Denzil P.

5.0

Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly, engaging in conversation and just a wonderful asset.

- Karen B.

Ashley B.

5.0

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into his interests, so he was always engaged and happy. From designing super hero masks to...

- Blake S.

Katie K.

5.0

Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we move. We could not recommend Katie...

- Ashley D.

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