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Special needs caregivers in Weymouth, MA

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Deeana L.


Weymouth, MA

$21-24/hr5 yrs exp

Very Loving Individual

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I started babysitting at the age of 10. Newborns and children . I worked in a nursing home at age 16, did that for many years. Worked with special education children and adults most of my adult life . I have done home care, one on one , my last position, I was taking care of a young lady , who was very special to me . I dressed...
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Tanja A.


Weymouth, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a substitute teacher in a middle school. I work with kids every day. I take care of special needs kids, too. Supervising meal preparation, companionship, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
Tanja can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Deeana L.


Weymouth, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Very Loving Person

Started 1st job @ 10 as a babysitter. I have been working for the past 12 years. I have worked with children of all ages from newborn up to 22 years old. I have worked with and am trained in special needs ( diapers/wheelchairs), Autism and general ed. I am a very fun, silly, reliable and responsible individual. I do not have any...
Deeana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"

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Melissa L.


Stoughton, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 5 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have worked for the school system of Malden public school as a para, professional. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm particularly skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I have...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am a first-time care.com parent, and my anxiety level was pretty high. Melissa was great; we spoke before our first encounter, which helped with my anxiety about my kids being with a “stranger.” When we finished our first conversation, I already felt better. I...

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Tina C.


East Weymouth, MA

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitting

Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with kids. I am available full time from Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5pm, and date nights. I have gained so much experience over the past years. The ages range from 3 months old to 17 years old. I have over 17 years of experience. I am very interactive and outgoing. I have experience home...
Tina can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Tina to date night sit for my 2 year old son. Tina sent me texts assuring me that my son was doing fine and she also tidied up my apartment which was a pleasant surprise and very much appreciated. Tina is a very patient and nurturing person and my son had...

Susan C.

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Sydney F.


Hanover, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Caretaker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Sydney. I am a 31 years old with 15+ years of experience working with children of all ages. I have ample experience working with children with special needs and children undergoing psychiatric and medical care. I have a degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University. I was previously the program director for...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is an exceptional person. I feel completely comfortable with her in my home. She is a gem!"

Amy L.

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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs professional with 12+ years of childcare experience. I currently work full time as an instructional para in a 5th and 6th grade special education classroom. I am looking for occasional evening/weekend and after school jobs with families in the Hyde Park, Roslindale area where I live and have grown...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma. Our children quickly bonded...

Elizabeth K.

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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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Mary B.


Randolph, MA

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver

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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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Elisabeth V.


Dorchester, MA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Passionate Childcare Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...
Elisabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different ages and personalities, in her work environment, I have come to my own conclusion of Elisabeth as a caring,...

Crystal C.

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Tendo N.


Stoughton, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.
5.0
"She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."

Carolyn N.

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Kristen B.


Braintree, MA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...
Kristen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would. Given her teaching background, she was able to structure...

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Emma S.


South Boston, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma and I am 24 years old. I absolutely love working with kids. I have worked at two different summer camps with children ranging from ages 3-12 along with children of special needs. In addition, I have babysat children from 6 months-13 years old and nannied full time the past four summers. I am CPR certified...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Extremely professional, patient, and caring. Emma has watched my 4 children (from toddler to school aged) for years and is like a member of our family. You would be lucky to have her!"

Alexi C.

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Christine O.


North Weymouth, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I work in school full time. I am copied and fingerprinted. I have worked with special needs and I was a certified preschool teacher. Other past experience is working in assisted living with elderly
5.0
"Christine is a kind and nurturing person who loves working with children. Christine was my child care provider for my 2 sons for over 14 years. One of my sons was in her care from infancy through middle school. She provided excellent care and loved my children...

Linda D.

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Lisa W.


Braintree, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced South Shore Nanny And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny and caregiver of over 20 years. I am college educated and have experience and enjoy caring for children from infants to teens as well as elders, and those with special needs. I am nurturing, kind, and loving with a sparkly sense of humor. I am looking for a part or full-time position and I am available...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was a wonderful full-time nanny/ house manager. Unfortunately we are moving and we cannot take her with us. She has been with us for almost 2 years. 100% reliable, accountable, trustworthy, & kids love her. She took care of the kids after school, took them to...

Cindy M.

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Teresa W.


Hingham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 2018 University of Maine graduate with a child development and family relations major and nutrition food science minor. I graduated the University of Alabama in 2021 with a Nutrition Dietetics Food Science major and just completed my internship to become a clinical pediatric RDN. I grew up in Hingham, MA and just moved...
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Teresa! My kids loved having Teresa as a nanny. She is full of energy, and is really great with children. They loved how Teresa was engaged and actually played with them. She was also extremely dependable, always showing up on time and...

Siobhan S.

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Justine J.


South Boston, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
5.0
"She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

Megan K.

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Odette W.


Quincy, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with special needs clients for over 10years now. I strongly understand them and am patient to assist them with every day duties.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Weymouth, MA

Grace E.

5.0

Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)

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Melissa L.

5.0

Melissa is wonderful! She has provided weekly care for our daughters for over six months and is wonderful with them. They love her so much. We will absolutely continue to work with her in the future!

- Heather M.

Tina C.

5.0

My wife and I just used Tina to care for our two little ones. The communication Tina provided was outstanding, she was very easy to work with, flexible and we will be happy to hire her again as it was just the little break we needed.

- Donald D.

Sydney F.

5.0

Sydney is an exceptional person. I feel completely comfortable with her in my home. She is a gem!

- Amy L.

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole was a lifesaver with helping our family balance work and childcare during the pandemic! She is wonderful with children and very trustworthy. It is also worth noting that she is very experienced with food allergies and asthma. Our children quickly bonded with Nicole and called their summer...

- Elizabeth K.

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