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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Medford, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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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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I dedicate my spare time to the senior community. I feel this group needs my medical expertise, love, kindness, respect, laughter, and care. I bring professionalism and courtesy. I am a surgical specialist in the dental office. When I am not practicing dentistry, I dedicate my time as a nurse to assist seniors and special needs....
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"Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong. "
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Eli T.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I currently work with disabled adults at Perkins. I am very proud of and experienced in working with any disabled people.
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Hi families, nice to meet you. I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have over 10 years in childcare experience taking care of a variety of ages from infant to 6 years old. I have a 4-year-old girl who will be accompany me during visits. I enjoy baking and crafts and fun out door time. I really enjoy exploring with...
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"Rehema and her daughter were so great to have around ! She always had so many fun planned activities for the kids and my daughter was always asking when they would be back to play ! She was a great help to me...
Reviewed by Steph B.
Rachel A.
Brookline, MA
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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)...
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"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...
Reviewed by Kendra P.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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
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"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...
Reviewed by Sue M.
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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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I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
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"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because...
Reviewed by Natalie D.
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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 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...
Reviewed by Helene J.
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I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...
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"Kaitlyn is an absolute gem! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about kiddos. My son instantly loved her and didn't even notice when I left. She really understands child development and is wonderful at meeting...
Reviewed by Michelle C.
Jessica C.
Wakefield, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello All,
I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about three years now with all different age group children- including special needs.
I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
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"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck...
Reviewed by Laura G.
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Hi, 25 years old, graduated in Education and experienced with kids! I worked as a teacher since I was 17, and as a nanny for more than 3 years.
8 years of childcare, including new born babies and special needs. I decided to work with kids because that's what I love and I'm good at. Spending time with kids bring me joy and...
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"Mari is great with the kids and is very dependable. She always keeps her commitments and has been a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely recommend her for any kind of childcare role!"
Reviewed by Jessica A.
Daisy S.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher
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Hello!
I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...
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"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."
Reviewed by Marjanna B.
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Hi all! My name is Emily and I moved to the South End to pursue my education to become a genetic counselor. I have babysat children of all ages since I was in middle school. During my college years, I counseled socially and emotionally challenged elementary students and this past year I was a special needs educator for middle...
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"Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super...
Reviewed by Jenna M.
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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...
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"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!!"
Reviewed by Jen T.
Judith B.
Dorchester, MA
$15-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
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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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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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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Danielle M.
Alma M.
Winchester, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny
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Hello, I'm Alma! I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Panama. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My professional child care experience expands across all age groups (from newborns to teenagers), including kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety...
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"Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she...
Reviewed by Cristina D.
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Hello, I have been a patient and loving child care provider for over 9 years. I have cared for children ranging in ages from infant through age 13 . Additionally, I have experience with special needs as I was a personal caretaker for a child with autism and epilepsy for three years. I am CPR and first aid certified! I graduated...
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"Alexis is punctual, safety conscious, and patient with children. She watched my son from when he was 15 months to when he was 3. Her responsibilities were helping to potty train him, feeding him, bathing him,...
Reviewed by George S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Medford, MA
Amilton S.
5.0
Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong.
- Care member
Rehema B.
5.0
Rehema and her daughter were so great to have around ! She always had so many fun planned activities for the kids and my daughter was always asking when they would be back to play ! She was a great help to me keeping things tidy and taking care of my daughter's needs. Unfortunately my family...
- Steph B.
Rachel A.
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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 our nanny-needs!
- Kendra P.
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.
Lauren P.
5.0
Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.
- Natalie D.
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