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Rafael V.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...

Beth S. says "We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional,...

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Special Needs

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I love the connections and friendships that are made by all the families and people involved - life changing fun.
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Special Needs Nanny/caregiver

Melrose, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Morgan! I have been a caregiver, nanny, and household manager for over 11 years. I have experience working with multiple types of needs including but not limited to; cerebral palsy, g-tubes, speech delays, motor delays, and using equipment (wheelchair, standers, medical beds, walkers, taking devices). I have a passion...
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Melrose, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a reliable, communicative and patient kind hearted person who has been working with kids for 12+ years, and also have worked with special ed kids as well.
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Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
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$45/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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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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Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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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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Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.

Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...

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Woburn, MA

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
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.

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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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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Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.

Tricia S. says "Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community,...

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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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Wilmington, MA

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
5 years experience
Hi families, I'm a licensed Occupational Therapist who also holds a bachelor's degree in child development and developmental psychology. I have about 10 years of experience working with children ages 1. 5 to 10 years old. My previous experience as a preschool teacher, lead teacher, after-school teacher, and skills trainer (ABA...
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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 Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
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$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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...

Michelle P. says "Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

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

  • The average post rate is $28.50/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Melrose, MA

Special Needs Child Care in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Rafael V.

We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely...

- Beth S.

Emily A.

Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family...

- Katrina F.

Sarah P.

Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a...

- Sara F.

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