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Christine N.

Special Needs Educator/Experienced Caregiver

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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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Experienced Special Needs Provider With A BS In Special Education

Arlington, MA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I am a teacher licensed in Moderate Special Education K-8 as well as Severe. 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 20 years, I have...
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Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
I have no special needs license, but have extensive experience watching preteens and adolescents. No age group is too old.
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Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
Hello! My name is Molly, and I am a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at Ithaca College. While home for my clinical rotation (ending in 2027), I am looking to support families and provide high-quality care for children. With eight years of childcare experience and a strong educational background, I bring both...
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Arlington, MA

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$21/hr
I have a deep love for caring for people with special needs and find it truly rewarding to make a positive difference in their lives. I approach every individual with patience, compassion, and respect, always striving to understand their unique needs and preferences. My most recent experience was working with someone who had...
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RN Available To Care For You Or Your Loved One

Arlington, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
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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Arlington, MA

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$27/hr
9 years experience
I worked for 7 years as an elementary special education teacher, before changing careers fall 2022. I earned my Masters degree in special education at Salem State in 2016. I now work in the dementia care field. I work to enrich the lives of people living with dementia and other related memory loss. I am a Certified Dementia...
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Flexible Compassionate Care

Arlington, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'm here to support how is needed with compassion. I'm flexible to the special needs and wants of clients. And do my best to provide support for those needs as desired.
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Experienced Summer Babysitter

Arlington, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have worked closely with special needs children. I have taught swimming lessons both group and private (one on one) lessons with special needs children. I also was a special needs camp counselor and was responsible for giving extra care to children with special needs.
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Nanny

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
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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Arlington, MA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
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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Arlington, MA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
Special needs teacher with over 20 years of experience in multicultural educational settings, including Chile and France. I am currently working as a Learning Support Teacher at a French School in Cambridge. I hold a solid academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Chile) and a Master's degree in...
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Part Time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Arlington, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experienced and dedicated nanny with over 10 years of childcare experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. CPR and First Aid certified, with specialized training and experience supporting children with special needs. Passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children...
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Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Cambridge. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity in college, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and family members for years. I have been a nanny...

Ashley D. says "Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly...

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Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...

Erica F. says "Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible...

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Needham Heights, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a semi-retired child psychotherapist available part-time (before 2:30 & after 6:30, M-F except T; some availability on weekends). I have cared for both typically and atypically developing children in their homes and in daycare settings, including children with varying degrees of autism, children with emotional/behavioral...
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Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...

Brandy M. says "Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

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Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Diana O. says "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...

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Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of September 2026

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Katie K.

Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and...

- Ashley D.

Nicole C.

Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She...

- Erica F.

Jillian B.

Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her.

- Brandy M.

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