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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Arlington, MA

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Arlington, MA

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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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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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

5.0

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Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't...

Reviewed by Danielle M.

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

5.0

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I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
5.0
"My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."

Reviewed by Diana O.

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Christine N.


Arlington, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator/Experienced Caregiver

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I have an extensive amount of experience with children and adolescents that struggle with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. I have worked as a behavioral therapist and a teaching assistant in public school settings. There, I have worked with children as young as preschool and as old as high school. I am very familiar...
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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Associate /HHA/SHCA

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Hi am Alicia very reliable patient compassionate and easy to understand. Am a mum of a 29yr old daughter an aunt of 5 nieces which I personally helped raised myself I have a special need nephew whom I adore I spent most of my life around kids and teenagers special needs are just loved specially thats how I love to see them
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Shawdeen V.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider With A BS In Special Education

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I am licensed in Moderate Special Education K-8 but most of my experience has been with students with severe cognitive delays, profound behavioral issues, and complex medical conditions. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with special needs. Over the past 10 years, I have worked with students in...
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Ann C.


Arlington, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

RN Available To Care For You Or Your Loved One

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I have been an RN for over 20 years working in both home and hospital settings. While in college I knew I was in the right program when I took a job working for students with special needs which ranged from feeding assistance, bathing, transportation, and a variety of other activities of daily living. I would love to work with...
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Rose M.


Arlington, MA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

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I have been employed part time by a family in Lexington for the last 2 1/2 years. I absolutely love my job! Unfortunately I need to look for a job that can provide me with more hours. I have been caring for an autistic boy, now 8 years old. He is a sweetheart to be with. Though he has his disability, he is a wonderful child. I...
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Mary E.


Arlington, MA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Mary; I graduated from Regis College with a BA in Public Health. I have 10 years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with developmental disabilities and challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Babysitting, Special Needs, Senior Care, Family Care

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For many years, I have cared for children, from infants to adolescents. Most recently I have been a nanny for two 1-year-old little boys, a 2-year-old little girl, and I continue to work with children and adolescents in my professional career. For several years, I have worked as a theater teacher and mental health clinician...
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Morgan B.


Arlington, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny With 8 Years Experience. Worked With Children Of All Age Groups.

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Hi my name is Morgan! I am an experienced babysitter/nanny for 10 years now. I have worked with all age groups including sick children & special needs. I have 4 younger siblings so I have always had a passion and a motherly instinct for children. Having younger siblings has always benefited me because I became so aware of what...
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Savannah R.


Arlington, MA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hi! I'm a senior in high school and 18 years old. I've been babysitting since I was 11 and I'm first aid/CPR lifeguard certified. I have experience sitting children ages 2-12 years old. I also have experience with children that have special needs, such as autism. I'd describe my personality as self-motivated, kind, and...
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Lianna B.


Arlington, MA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

I Am A Patient Caregiver Who Loves To Help Children And Their Families.

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Hello! I am a kindhearted sitter who loves spending time with children. I have experience as a babysitter and daycare teacher. When working in a daycare setting I took part in a care course so I am certified in Child Development and Guidance as well as first-aid and CPR. I have experience working with children ages varying from...
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Kathryn W.


Arlington, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

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If you are a teacher looking for childcare, please consider me! I have always had a fond love of children. Growing up and through college, I always had jobs focused around children ranging from babysitting to working at a summer camp for special needs kids. Moving to the Boston area forced me to change focus for a few years (for...
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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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Natasha H.


Medford, MA

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"

Reviewed by Care member

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

5.0

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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise...

Reviewed by Helene J.

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Marlene G.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Attentive and responsible 33-year-old part time babysitter with over 12 years of paid experience. Prioritizes reading and educational activities such as arts and crafts. Enjoys cooking and outdoor activities. Fluent in Spanish and English. Keeps busy during nap times with some light house keeping. Adult, child and infant CPR...
5.0
"Marlene is so wonderful with our four month old! She babysits for us on occasional weekend nights so my husband and I can get out together! Our baby loves her so much, she is super sweet and extremely...

Reviewed by Alexandra M.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

5.0

(1)

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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"

Reviewed by Care member

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Maria V.


Cambridge, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caretaker

5.0

(1)

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My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...
5.0
"Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive...

Reviewed by Alysia M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arlington, MA

Olivia B.

5.0

Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her highly!

- Amy B.

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

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.

Natasha H.

5.0

Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!

- Care member

Lesley F.

5.0

Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...

- Helene J.

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Ratings for Arlington, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Arlington, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.