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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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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

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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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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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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

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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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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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Mario S.


Cambridge, MA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Therapeutic Caregiver Senior Support Military And Veterans

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Professional Summary Reliable Therapeutic Caregiver 15 years of Experience, who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs Anxiety, Depression,...
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Patrick G.


Brighton, MA

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Camp Counselor

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Residential camp counselor for individuals with disabilities. Assist them with activities and daily living tasks. Make sure they were safe and having fun well being as independent as possible. many of the campers had autism, down syndrome, and CP. was trained on how to care for them and what to do if a seizure/emergency...
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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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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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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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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

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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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Ian D P.


Needham, MA

$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter (special Needs Too)

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I love working with kids ages five and up. Whether it be playing sports outside, helping out with arts and crafts, getting them to do summer work, I would love to help. I am CPR and first aid certified, as well as having received wilderness lifeguard training. I have worked as a special needs caregiver and volunteered for...
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Kenisse M.


Hyde Park, MA

$45/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have had experience working with children who have had special needs such as Autism, Down-syndrome, ADHD, OCD just to name a few for the past few years in a "Inclusive" school setting as well as a Day Care. I am some one who is very passionate about teaching children and making change possible when most needed. It makes me...

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I have had 5 years experience as a 1:1 Paraprofessional in a self-contained classroom. I have worked with many different students, diagnoses ranging from ASD, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to Williams syndrome. I have experience in transferring from floor to chair, chair to bed, and chair to floor.
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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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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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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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Hannah E.


Medford, MA

$25-45/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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Hi families! My name is Hannah I have been been a nanny for over 10 years now. I have cared for children from a newborn to 14 years old. I have cared for special needs majority of my life. I work as a paraprofessional in an intensive learning program for children on the autism spectrum. I have been a PCA for my little cousin...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Dorchester, MA

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.

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.

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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