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Ian D P.


Needham, MA

$17-22/hr2 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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Rose G.


Needham, MA

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Friendly Professional Part-time Caregiver

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I grew up around many people with disabilities because my mom has Spina Bifida so I grew up seeing everyone for their character and being patient and compassionate with others. I started my first job at a summer program for children and young adults with disabilities when I was only 14 and fell in love with helping others.
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Eleanor M.


Needham, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Eleanor! I'm a student at Duke, in Boston for the summer. I am studying education and have spent time working as a substitute teacher (including push-in and pull-out support), at summer camps, and in a residential therapeutic group home. I'm worked with kids with ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, PTSD, and more! I think that...
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Antoinette C.


Westwood, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.

5.0

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I have worked with children for 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...
5.0
"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 highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an...

Reviewed by Bob D.

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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$24-28/hr2 yrs exp

Eli- Special Needs Experience!

5.0

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I have 2 years of experience working with special needs, and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I currently work at Perkins school for the blind so I have experience with physical and developmental disabilities! I also have my own business where I teach music lessons to my own students independently and also teach...
5.0
"Eli is a wonderful sitter - care taker for our son with special needs. Eli is caring, loving, kind, dependable and punctual. Our child's needs were met with ease and grace and Eli provided safe care and fun. We...

Reviewed by Kirsten K.

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Liam M.


Cambridge, MA

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

5.0

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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a former ABA therapist I worked in special education school
5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework....

Reviewed by Yelena K.

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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 hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her...

Reviewed by Michael T.

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Jennifer L.


Brighton, MA

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, my name is Jennifer and I'm a Boston native. I'm a kind, compassionate person, who finds joy in building a special relationship with whom I care for. Because of my outgoing and playful nature, I am easily able to connect with people. I'm vigilant and responsible when it comes to health and safety but I like to treat a...
5.0
"Jennifer watched our adult son with special needs during a wedding. She was easy to communicate with, very likable, professional and flexible. We highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Danice E.

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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach...

Reviewed by Anne C.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr6 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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Denia C.


Roxbury, MA

$65/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With Children And Adults With Special Need. I Am A Share Living Provider

5.0

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Greetings, I have an extensive and variety work experience with children and adults with special needs. My background is in the medical field. I have had the opportunity to work at major hospitals: BMC, Mass General, Dana Farber Cancer Inst., Children's Hospital and Brigham & Womens. I know the importance of care and patience...
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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 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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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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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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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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Sarah R.


Canton, MA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

College Nursing Student With Special Needs Experience

5.0

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Hello! My name is Sarah. Come this fall, I am going to be a junior in the nursing program at Simmons College. I am a commuter student, so I am home year-round and available before / after my classes. I am CPR & first-aid certified. My cousin is a 13-year-old teen with autism. I have worked with him since he was quite young,...
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Jen C.


Medfield, MA

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

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I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
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Mislene D.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

5.0

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I have spent the past three years pursuing my passion to help others. I have completed a Home Health Aide Program and Nurse Aide Training Program and hope to use these skills to better the lives of my clients. I am proficient in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
5.0
"Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care. Elizabeth loves her. I HIGHLY recommend Mislene for all your...

Reviewed by Care member

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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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,...
5.0
"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 enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't...

Reviewed by Alex C.

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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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I currently work with disabled adults at Perkins. I am very proud of and experienced in working with any disabled people.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Needham, MA

Antoinette C.

5.0

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 highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amzing person to take care of there loved one she is loving caring and treats you like her...

- Bob D.

Eli T.

5.0

Eli is a wonderful sitter - care taker for our son with special needs. Eli is caring, loving, kind, dependable and punctual. Our child's needs were met with ease and grace and Eli provided safe care and fun. We highly recommend Eli for all of your childcare needs.

- Kirsten K.

Liam M.

5.0

Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and bedtime were also smooth and timely....

- Yelena K.

Cheryl T.

5.0

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 hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail and communication skills.

- Michael T.

Jennifer L.

5.0

Jennifer watched our adult son with special needs during a wedding. She was easy to communicate with, very likable, professional and flexible. We highly recommend her.

- Danice E.

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