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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Arlington, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
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I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
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"Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because...
Reviewed by Natalie D.
Eli T.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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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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,...
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"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.
Mary N.
South Boston, MA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Care Assistant And Teacher With A Masters Degree In Severe Special Education
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I have two siblings with special needs who I have cared for all my life. I have worked as a special education teacher for 3 years and have worked with students with multiple disabilities. I have also worked as an in home PCA for children with disabilities. I am always willing to take on new tasks and learn new things!
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"I don't trust easily for anyone to watch my son. But I felt so comfortable with Mary. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Shareen M.
David W.
Brookline, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
27 Y.O. Middle School Teacher Searching For A Summer Nannying Position
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-I love working with kids and I am seeking a nannying position during summer vacation
-Nannied a 6-month-old and 5-year-old in Summer 2021
-Teach History and Religion in the Waltham and Brighton communities the previous 4 years since college graduation
-Received my Bachelor's from BC in May 2017 majoring in History and...
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"Dave was our nanny over the summer of 2021 for our two children, aged 4 months and 5 years at the time. He was able to seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, working with us to keep the baby on his...
Reviewed by Maura H.
Chloe K.
Lynn, MA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while at college I am a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals.
I am thrilled to offer my services as a reliable and trustworthy...
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"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I...
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Former science teacher new to Medford! I worked as a PCA after school and on school breaks for several years and am looking to stay active after transitioning to a hybrid corporate role. I have extensive experience working with g and j tubes, AAC devices, and assisting with all ADLs.
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"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed,...
Reviewed by Katrina F.
Amanda R.
Boston, MA
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am 25 years old. I am a part time graduate student working to obtain a master's in Children and Family Social Work. I have 5+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and those with special needs. My previous experiences include working as a one-on-one counselor at a special needs camp...
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"Amanda worked with us for several months and was just a ray of sunshine. She is so sweet, caring, dependable, very responsible and just the best. We really cannot say enough good things about her. When she had...
Reviewed by Polina I.
Lindsey C.
Woburn, MA
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey :)
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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...
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"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the...
Reviewed by Erica F.
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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...
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"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.
Jessica C.
Wakefield, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello All,
I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about three years now with all different age group children- including special needs.
I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....
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"Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of school. It was also a rainy day so everyone was stuck...
Reviewed by Laura G.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
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"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She...
Reviewed by Katie E.
Milagros A.
Chelsea, MA
$23-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...
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"Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and engaged the entire time and helped me stay on top of...
Reviewed by Adea G.
Alma M.
Winchester, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny
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Hello, I'm Alma! I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Panama. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My professional child care experience expands across all age groups (from newborns to teenagers), including kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety...
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"Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she...
Reviewed by Cristina D.
Patty S.
Wakefield, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
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"Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "
Reviewed by Michelle V.
Leighanna S.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello! I am currently a student at The University of Tampa and am majoring in elementary education. Within our curriculum is training on how to accommodate for children with special needs of all kinds. I have a passion for learning about, teaching, and befriending children of all backgrounds and abilities. I previously worked as...
Jennifer L.
Brighton, MA
$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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...
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"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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I love working with kids, especially kids with special needs! I am patient and caring. I am a fun sitter.
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"Theresa was flexible with our schedule. She's nice and sweet. I would hire her again."
Reviewed by Mila F.
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My name is Julia. I have 10 years of experience taking care of children (all ages and also with special needs - TDAH). Additionally, I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have bachelor's degree, speak English, Portuguese and Spanish. I don't drink or smoke. I'm pet friendly, strong driver/swimmer.
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"Thanks to her regular family being out of town on vacation, Julia was able to swoop in and save us when our babysitter canceled on us at the last minute while we were in town for a trade show. Julia took our...
Reviewed by Emily G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Arlington, MA
Lauren P.
5.0
Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His social and communication skills improved by a lot because of Lauren.
- Natalie D.
Hannah M.
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 son isn't easy to work with. Hannah kept him engaged with her fun personality and love for...
- Jenna V.
Mary N.
5.0
I don't trust easily for anyone to watch my son. But I felt so comfortable with Mary. I highly recommend her!
- Shareen M.
David W.
5.0
Dave was our nanny over the summer of 2021 for our two children, aged 4 months and 5 years at the time. He was able to seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, working with us to keep the baby on his schedule, getting him to take bottles (no small feat!), and engaging him in developmentally...
- Maura H.
Chloe K.
5.0
Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out while I am at work. She has done so much for my family while being a single mom is hard and finding the right person for my children has been hard,...
- Care member
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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.