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Special needs caregivers in Winthrop, MA

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

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Gabriela C.


Stoneham, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...
Gabriela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible."

Mayank J.

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...

Sue M.

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Elena D.


Everett, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Active Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Elena! I am a kind, compassionate and loving caregiver, born and raised in Massachusetts! I am the only girl out of my siblings, I had a handful with 3 brothers growing up! I am Italian and Irish with a huge family with over 30 cousins, so naturally born into my role as babysitter! I am CPR and First Aid...
Elena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!"

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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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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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Attentive and responsible 34-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Marlene can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely attentive! "

Alexandra M.

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too."

Katrina F.

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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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Patty S.


Wakefield, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Patty can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

Michelle V.

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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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Alexis S.


Quincy, MA

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Alexis. I am a 26-year-old graduate student from Grand Valley State University for Social Work. I am new to the Boston area and seeking my next great opportunity with a wonderful family. Having younger brothers, my caregiving started at a young age. I have education on early childhood development and family...
5.0
"Alexis is very friendly and is a good communicator. She always arrives on time and is very dependable. We hired her to provide care for our special needs son and she has been wonderful. We would highly recommend her."

Erin L.

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Stephanie K.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."

Sam R.

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Amber S.


Dorchester Center, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I am a Providence College biology graduate who is currently applying to medical school. I currently work at BWH in research. I have provided care to children from the age of newborn- 14 years old across all different backgrounds. I have experience with taking care of special needs...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Amber for ad hoc babysitting needs for our 3 year old. She is a true professional and clearly has a lot of experience in the field of childcare! She is extremely communicative and punctual, and most importantly she really knows how to connect with young...

Cory B.

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Francesca C.


Revere, MA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as a family outside of daycare but I am sure she would be an awesome nanny/child care provider for any family!"

Shauna D.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't have felt comfortable leaving my kids with anyone else at...

Danielle M.

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful for having found...

Alex C.

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Ana M.


Lynn, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hey

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...
Ana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were met. She drove them to their after school activities and is an excellent driver. Would hire again."

Chizoba U.

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Jacirah F.


Dorchester, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
Jacirah can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL! Will definitely be needing her services again. My little...

Kiana K.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Winthrop, MA

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.

Gabriela C.

5.0

Gabriela did a great job taking care of our children, would surely hire her again or recommend her! She was punctual and flexible.

- Mayank J.

Erin M.

5.0

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

Elena D.

5.0

Elena was punctual and courteous. My daughter was always happy and laughing while playing with Elena!

- Care member

Marlene G.

5.0

Although we have only been working with her a short time, Marlene has been great so far. She's very warm and patient with our two children aged 3.5 yrs and 18 mos. She's communicative, punctual, and easy to work with. We'd have no problem recommending her.

- Ryan H.

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