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Tara L.
Fall River, MA 02720
from $18 per hour
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About Tara
With over 26 years of nursing experience, I bring a calm, structured, and nurturing presence into every home I enter. Creating a supportive, person-centered environment built on trust is extremely important to me. I value dignity, autonomy, and independence, and I gently encourage healthy routines, positive behavior, and age-appropriate responsibility. I have hands-on experience caring for children as young as 4 months through pre-teen years, managing everything from infant feeding and sleep schedules to school routines, homework support, and structured play. I am a trainer in de-escalation techniques, helping children regulate emotions in a calm, respectful way. I believe consistency, patience, and clear communication create the foundation for a thriving household. Families can count on me to be dependable, attentive, and genuinely invested in their children's well-being and growth.
Most recent review
We were incredibly fortunate to have Tara care for our three children — our 4-month-old baby, 5-year-old, and 10-year-old — and I truly cannot say enough good things about our experience. From day one, she brought a calm, steady presence into our home. With over 26 years of nursing experience, her professionalism and attentiveness were immediately evident, especially with our infant. She was comfortable with feeding schedules, developmental milestones, safe sleep practices, and all the small details that matter so much with a baby. As parents, that level of confidence and knowledge gave us tremendous peace of mind.With our 5-year-old, she was patient, engaging, and wonderfully creative. She balanced structure and fun beautifully incorporating reading, outdoor play, and age-appropriate activities while also reinforcing routines and positive behavior in a respectful way. Our child looked forward to the days she was coming. Tara handled situations with thoughtful communication and gentle de-escalation, never raising her voice. She is trustworthy, reliable, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the children in her care. Any family would be lucky to have her.
Laureen H.
2/12/2026
Services
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$18-23/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$24/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Travel
Qualifications
Education
Salvage Regina, University
College degree
Languages
English
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Registered nurse
Special needs care
Additional details
Comfortable with pets
Non-smoker
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