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Hello! I am a registered nurse of 12 years with adult experience ranging from orthopedics to neurology to pulmonary and more. Here in Amherst I live with my girlfriend, 2 cats, 1 full time dog and 1 part time dog plus 5 goats. My dream job has always been to work in the NICU but for different reasons I have not pursued that yet....
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- $25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing.
I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Tonya D. says "Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who...
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Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
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I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
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I currently work as a math and science peer tutor at Greenfield Community College (GCC) where I am majoring in Engineering. I hope to attain my associates degree there in the next few years. At GCC, I tutor the following subjects: all math classes from developmental math up through Precalculus, as well as Statistics, Chemistry...
HI i m Ashlynn! i m a young, creative and energetic person with a very active lifestyle! I love to work alongside children! I have worked as a summer camp counselor and worked along side kids with all sorts of children with varying disabilities! I have also worked as a party host. I also have worked as an after school counselor,...
I have worked as a one to one aide in an extended school year program for children with disabilities for the past three summers, with kids with a variety of diagnoses including down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, and autism. I have also volunteered in various programs for children with disabilities, who...
I have helped seniors & young adults with disabilities: with house keeping tasks. Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, medicine management, laundry assistance & some personal care etc.
I have many years experience working with all types of disabilities in a home and school setting. I am looking to supplement my current position with a part time care position in my area.
My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...
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craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! I am a western MA based, 24-year-old nanny/ certified toddler and infant teacher, with experience caring for children aged 3 months to 7 years, as well as experience working with children with special needs (this includes children under the age of 3 who are on the spectrum). Through understanding how children grow and...
I am very experienced with and passionate about working with individuals of a wide range of ages and abilities. I have taught preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and elementary/middle school special ed and have completed direct volunteer services to kids and adults with many different disabilities. I have also worked as a behavior...
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
Northampton, MA
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7 years experience
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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9 years experience·
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My name is Karen I have spent 10 years caring for children of all ages from 3mon-15-year-olds all over Massachusetts and Connecticut. I provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm a newly grad dental assistant. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated, have a...
My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
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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My background in professional childcare is primarily with kids on the spectrum ages 3-11. Listening deeply and giving careful attention.
I lived for a year on a horsefarm learning the ways of equine therapy and remain inspired by the kindness and encouragement of parents with special needs children.
I respect the necessity of...
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Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I have lived and worked with elderly people and adults with special needs in a community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania. I'm familiar with administering medicine, helping people bathe, groom themselves and get dressed. I grew up without getting to know my grandparents, and greatly value the influence of elderly...
Positive Sitter With The Goal To Leave A Smile On Your Children's Face At RThe End Of The Day!
Northampton, MA
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6 years experience
Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm currently a pediatric dental assistant student. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated,...
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4 years experience
I've worked as an aide with special needs children in public schools for a little over 4 years and worked with children on the autism spectrum ranging from elementary school to high school age. I also lived in an intentional community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania for several months where I lived and worked...
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