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Providing loving and cautious care to individuals unable to care for themselves, is one of my passions.
I am able to help with bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, helping to get ambulatory, companionship, meds, insulin injections, assisting with mobility, lifting, etc.
I would love to meet with you to determine whether or...
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Hi, I'm a physician with six years plus experience in clinical practice currently in grad school and so I'm unable to work full time at the moment. I have experience with critical care as well as care of individuals with special considerations. Please reach out for specialized care you'd find helpful.
Rachel L.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Graduating nursing school this upcoming May. Only thing on my schedule is studying for the NCLEX- so I am very flexible!
Jeanne S.
Amherst, MA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have always had an open mind and heart to those with special needs of any sort. I have family that is special needs, and my best friend of 11 years has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, Paranoid Schizophrenia, and is Manic Depressive.
I do not hold anything against anyone and would like to pride myself in my patience...
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Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
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I have been babysitting for 8 years. I have extensive experience in children ages 0-10. I have been CPR certified. I have extensive experience with children who have special needs. I have spent time substitute teaching in schools. I have also been a recreation counselor. I am studying elementary education as well as working...
Georgia H.
Amherst, MA
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities.
I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
Gwen J.
Amherst, MA
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked with special needs children for three years now.
I have worked with many families for babysitting children from newborns to 13 years of age.
I have my own car and am totally flexible with times!
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Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
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I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. I am also CPR and First Aid certified. Before I became a mother I cared for children of all ages in various capacities as a babysitter, live-in nanny, after-school tutor and...
Fiona D.
Amherst, MA
$16-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have quite a bit of experience with children, I have been a gymnastics coach since I was 15 where I taught children ages 4-15. During that time I was not only coaching but I was also making sure the children were in a safe and positive environment. I have also been babysitting since I was 14, usually looking after more than...
Isabelle B.
Amherst, MA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I'm a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying Comparative Literature. I've taken coursework in Child Development and am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French. My experience with childcare is in babysitting, tutoring, and special needs childcare. As a result, I'm level-headed, patient, fun, and a great...
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I have always loved working with kids. I am currently in college studying psychology with hopes of working with special need children in the future.
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I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Licensed Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 12 years and recently became licensed as a Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont. I have worked with...
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"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two...
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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. I work with kids in school. I also have worked with special needs children. I am CPR certified. Non smoker. Comfortable with pets.
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Hi, I have a ton of experience with special needs children. I was a Spec. Ed. Para at the Public Schools for 2 years, and I am currently a Para for a little boy with intense disabilities at an Early Learning Center. I have A. B. A. training, and have worked very closely with Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech...
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I have 10+ years of working with children in various settings including classrooms, summer camps, one-on-one, and in-home care and I have experience with kids who have special needs.
I'm happy to do chores around the house, sit and do homework, make dinner and bring children to and from activities.
I'm excited to meet you and...
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I am currently a UMass Amherst doctoral student that works in the Amherst-Pelham public school district. I have been a certified babysitter since the age of 14 and am exceptionally comfortable working with children as I am from an extraordinarily large family myself! I have worked as a caretaker, paraprofessional, teacher's aide...
Catherine Z.
Sunderland, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I am a certified Special Education teacher. For 6 plus years I have had a boy who uses a feeding tube and wheel chair, not potty trained. I engage in activities to keep him involved. I also administer medications through the feeding tube. Lots of lifting and moving. I have had experience with severe autism in a residential...
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