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Leah M.


Dedham, MA

$22-27/hr • 2 yrs exp

Grad Student Looking For Part-Time Work Friday-Monday

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Hey there! My name is Leah, and I'm a 27-year-old grad student looking for part time work Fridays-Mondays. My experience working in child care is robust, and I have specific experience working with children with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of behavioral challenges. Recently, I held a position as a...
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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

5.0

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Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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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,...
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...

Reviewed by Jenna V.

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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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
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...

Reviewed by Sue M.

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Samantha O.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have a younger brother with Downs Syndrome and another with epilepsy so I've always had a passion for working with those who have special needs. I've experienced working one on one with children in a classroom, as well as, running an inclusive classroom with those on the autism spectrum.
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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

(1)

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I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Reviewed by Peter G.

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Alexis S.


Quincy, MA

$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...

Reviewed by Erin L.

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Greer M.


South Boston, MA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I have been working as a kindergarten teacher in an inclusion classroom for the past three years. I have worked with students with a variety of special needs, such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays. I am currently pursuing a license in severe disabilities.
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

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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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Hayley G.


Brighton, MA

$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced 1:1 Inclusion Facilitator

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In high school I began working with children with special needs at an after school program in Needham, MA. During my time at The Charles River Center, I familiarized myself with a variety of special needs and learned how to better accommodate these students in both a classroom and recreational setting. After graduating Keene...
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Emily L.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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I have extensive experience with special needs care, especially for elementary school children. I interned in a classroom for students with intensive special needs and diagnoses. I have experience with a large deal of the ASD spectrum, from high function to very low nonverbal. I also work with children with cerebral palsy and...
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Elizabeth A.


Sharon, MA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Special Needs Nanny

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I have worked with special needs for a few years, adult MR, emotionally disabled adolescents, ADHD, ADD, fetus alcohol syndrome, bipolar, autism, Aspergers, Down syndrome, handicap women, and the elderly; stroke victims, dementia, and have experience as a P.C.A, and community outings. I have administered medications. I enjoyed...
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Kaitlyn L.


Quincy, MA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

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I have regularly volunteered in Special Education classes. I am also a gymnastics coach, in addition to being a licensed therapeutic foster parent. I have worked with children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities and disorders, and behavior needs. I really enjoy working with children of all abilities and...
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Zoya R.


Dorchester, MA

$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am a care giver to a 22-year-old girl with down syndrome on Saturdays and Sundays. My family also has a close family friend with a son with down syndrome. A lot of the time he needed someone to stay with him while his longer was at work. A lot of the time I would take care of him until his mother came home. She never had any...
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Morgan G.


Quincy, MA

$18-23/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Morgan, i've worked with people that have disabilities like spinal cord injuries and I've worked with people that have special needs and down syndrome mostly family members but I did have this one guy that I worked for. He had a spinal cord injury so I know how to pay them know how to personal care to help you...
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Emma R.


Boston, MA

$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I've known I've wanted to work with kids since I was 10 years old! I spent 2 years as an RBT in ABA working with kids with autism from ages 3-14, nannied for a kindergartner for 2 years in high school, and have experience as a camp counselor/lifeguard (including several campers with ADD or other learning differences). I also...
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Brooke M.


Cambridge, MA

$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi how are you? I am very interested in this position! Here is a little about myself: I am a positive, passionate, and energetic care giver. I am currently studying to get my Bachelors in Developmental Psychology at Emmanuel College, a private university in the center of Boston. By profession, I am a Clinical Therapist,...
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Madison R.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experience With Autistic, Down Syndrome And Cerebral Palsy Children And Young Adults

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I worked for a family with a child with Cerebral palsy, babysitting for two years. I also watched and separately cared for a child with psychosis, another child with autism and another with down syndrome while working for a year with a non-profit called RISE in Orem Utah.
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Elizabeth S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I worked at a school for children with Autism and behavioral disorders, have taught swimming lessons to children with down syndrome, Autism and physical disabilities. I love helping kids to feel their best while reaching their potential and growing in confidence. I have trained in RDI, ABA and social/emotional
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Evelyn P.


Quincy, MA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have worked in the special education community for 15 years. I began my road to education as a daycare teacher. We had a child with Down syndrome and I immediately knew I needed to modify things for the student to develop. I now am a special education teacher with experience with several disabilities including autism, angelmen...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Dedham, 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.

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.

Athena Z.

5.0

Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can.

- Peter G.

Alexis S.

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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