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Ethan B.

Direct Service Provider

Dorchester Center, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I have 5 years working with children with disabilities and last summer I was a direct service provider for one adult with autism and another adult with Down syndrome. Assisting them with ADLs and their skills in being more independent in the community.
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Dorchester Center, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I'm Tess and I'm looking for a full-time summer nannying position on the Vineyard. I'm 25 years old, known for being active, outgoing, caring, reliable, and patient. I'm currently teaching for Boston Public Schools and getting my masters degree in social work at Boston College. I have over 8 years of experience working...
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Dorchester Center, MA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
For the last year I have been working at an intensive day program for individuals with severe disabilities. I also work in a residential setting for these same individuals. I care for individuals with cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, visual impairments, wheel chair bound, various behavioral disorders, PICA, seizure...
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Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
I am a licensed and certified 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.

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

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Part Time Caregiver

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Part Time Caregiver

Quincy, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
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I have worked with children for 28 years and specialize in children with behavioral, autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional. I'm also a mom of four. Im a grandmother of 3. I also graduated from Everest Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting. I am a hardworking, goal oriented person who will settle for nothing...

Bob D. says "Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would...

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CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Care Giver

Randolph, MA

4.0(0)
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$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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Everett, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Dorchester, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
9 years experience
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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Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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Boston, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Athena Z.

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

- Peter G.

Erin M.

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We...

- Sue M.

Justine J.

She's an incredible caretaker!!!!!

- Megan K.

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