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Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...

Megan K. says "She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!"

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Judy S.

Certified Nurse Assistant/senior Care Giver

Hyde Park, MA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...

Care Member says "Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable."

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Destiny B.

Part Time Caregiver

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
My name is Zana and I am interested in providing care to your loved one(s). I have experience in Hospitality, Human Services, and care for kids, seniors, and disabled people. I am CPR certified. Most excitingly, I am a mother of Irish twins! I am currently in school to become a Registered Nurse!
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Oksana S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...

Alex C. says "For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with...

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Tendo N.

CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.

Carolyn N. says "She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."

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Andrea F.

Developmental Specialist Looking To Provide A Family (or Two) First-rate Childcare And Activities.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello Families! My name is Andrea and I am a Developmental Specialist who is looking to find a family (or possibly two) interested in having a highly qualified individual provide childcare and learning opportunities to their children. I am engaging with children and have a natural gift to connect with them and help them follow...

James G. says "With her thoughtful, kind demeanor, Andrea has just the right touch with our kids. Her combination of practical teaching experience with genuine enthusiasm...

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Yanique B.

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...

Dana K. says "Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."

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Visitacion B.

Everett, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Cheryl T.

Special Care

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...

Michael T. says "Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good...

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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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Emily A.

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!

Katrina F. says "Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur...

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Marybeth S.

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Tanisha M.

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
10+yrs experience in health care experience holy lift feeding cooking cleaning lifting overnights catheter bathing dressing etc
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Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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Sharon M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...

Fardowsa M. says "Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."

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Samantha O.

Part Time Caregiver

Quincy, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
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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Prisca N.

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system. some of my previous...

Immaculate M. says "Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with...

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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
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

Sue M. says "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...

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Mary B.

Care Giver

Randolph, MA

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Hannah M.

Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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,...

Jenna V. says "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...

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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.89/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Dorchester, MA

Special Needs Adult Care in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Justine J.

She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!

- Megan K.

Judy S.

Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable.

- Care member

Oksana S.

For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she...

- Alex C.

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