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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Allston, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
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"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My...
Reviewed by Jenna V.
Miranda M.
Allston, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi there! As a former teacher at the New England Center for Children, I have a love and a passion for working with children of all backgrounds. I am currently applying to MSW programs around New England, and looking for 30-40hour/week employment to save up while I submit applications. I would consider myself a bubbly, caring,...
5.0
"Miranda has been an amazing and heart warming care provider, but also best friend, to my son. My son is special needs, and so, requires more preparation and attention for a host of reasons. Those reasons have...
Reviewed by Bruce H.
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Hi my name is Alycia. I am a recent graduate from Regis College with my bachelors in Nursing. I have experience babysitting for all ages. I also have been awarded partner of the year for my work with special needs athletes through Special Olympics and Unified Sports. I have worked with special needs students throughout high...
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I have a younger sister who has Asperger Syndrome. I love her, and it has been a beautiful experience helping mom with her care and sometimes tutoring. I hold a degree in Education and have a Special Education Diploma. I have worked in schools and during afternoon tutoring, with ADHD, Autism, pragmatic communication disorder and...
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I have always been involved with special education and I am currently working in a special education classroom as a teacher! I am a certified teacher and I am incredibly passionate about these children. Each day they amaze me and I am humbled by my prestigious experience of being their teacher. I have babysat my entire life and...
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I believe that every kid and every human is full of potential! Children with special needs are a gift, just as children of typical development. I have studied occupational therapy for the past 5 years at Ithaca College in upstate New York. As an OT student I have a vast understanding of childhood development as well as social,...
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My name is Hannah and I would love to work with your child! I spent three years in childcare working with kids who had varying levels of mental health and cognitive abilities. I've worked with kids who have ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more. I am a very caring, patient, and understanding sitter who wants to make sure your...
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Hi hi! I'm Annie and I'm currently finishing my masters in Licensed Mental Counseling School Adjustment Counseling. I have been working in childcare to supplement as I build my career in my masters program.
Right now, I'm waiting to finish the stretch before graduation in May (fingers crossed) and looking to fill the spare...
Mariana Caroline M.
Allston, MA
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have lots of experience with kids!
I worked 2 years as a English teacher in a kindergarten and l've been working as a nanny here in the US for almost 2 years.
I have CPR and first-aid course and I have a lot of experience with special needs kids (specially autism and cerebral palsy).
I love to dance, play and engage with the...
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I have had regular babysitting jobs for the past several years in Simsbury, Avon, and Canton CT as well as Wellesley and Weston Ma. I enjoy working with children of all ages. In high school I participated in the unified sports program with special needs athletes. I received the partner of the year award for all the work I did to...
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My interests are definitely with special needs children. I have been a camp counselor at special needs camp and have been responsible for children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader-Wili syndrome and more! I have also babysat typically developing children of all ages. I have been a babysitter for six years.
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I love kids and have worked with children of all abilities from ages 12 months to 12 years. Most of my experience lies with older infants and toddlers, as a teacher at The Goddard School. I also have experience with children with special needs, including autism spectrum and severe physical and developmental disabilities. As a...
Audrey C.
Allston, MA
$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello! I am a current sophomore at BU studying Sociology. I am originally from San Francisco, and have always loved working with kids. I have spent the past two summers working as a councilor at day camps, teaching a variety of creative activities like sewing, baking, stop motion animation, arts and more. I also have experience...
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Hi everyone ! My name is Gabriela, I am a recent college graduate looking for an additional job working with children ! I can tutor in English, Math, and Spanish as well as babysit for occasional date nights and weekends. I have multiple years of babysitting experience as well as experience with children with special needs. I...
Mariana Caroline M.
Allston, MA
$25-30/hr
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I have an uncle (52yo) with special needs and I helped my stepmom with him for several years. So, I can help with basic errands.
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About 9 years ago, I was a full-time live-in caregiver for an elderly man with Dementia. I've worked with 2x quadriplegic and did overnights for Special Needs Adults in a group home setting. I was a full-time caregiver for a man with MS for 5 years. I completed CNA training at Amherst Nursing Home in 2009, and I have Dementia...
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$30-43/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
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"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed,...
Reviewed by Avain R.
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I have 4 years of experience.
I can help with Travel and Errands.
I'm a former ABA therapist
I worked in special education school
5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework....
Reviewed by Yelena K.
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I have been working with children full time as a nanny and an ABA therapist (teacher for special needs children) since graduating from the University of Colorado in 2008. I have a lot of experience with both typically developing and special needs children, especially infants and toddlers. In addition, I have an MA in special...
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"We were so very lucky to find Jessie on care.com. Jessie moved to San Francisco to be a live-in nanny for our daughter and another boy in our share care. My daughter was just 4 months old when Jessie started...
Reviewed by Kimberly F.
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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...
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"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would...
Reviewed by Lisa R.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Allston, MA
Hannah M.
5.0
Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...
- Jenna V.
Miranda M.
5.0
Miranda has been an amazing and heart warming care provider, but also best friend, to my son. My son is special needs, and so, requires more preparation and attention for a host of reasons. Those reasons have not held Miranda back in fact quite the opposite. Miranda reaches out to me (Dad) and wants...
- Bruce H.
Rashidah N.
5.0
Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
Liam M.
5.0
Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and bedtime were also smooth and timely....
- Yelena K.
Jessie T.
5.0
Jessie was wonderful. She came to our rescue at the very last moment when our regular nanny was out sick all of a sudden. Jessie cared for my 4 and 2 year old for a full work day. I could tell right away that Jessie is a real professional, she immediately focused on connecting with my children, who...
- Emily W.
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