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88 special needs caregivers are listed in Boston, MA

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of October 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Boston, MA

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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to...

Sue M.

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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$30-47/hr2 yrs exp

Eli- Special Needs Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience working with special needs, and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I currently work at Perkins school for the blind so I have experience with physical and developmental disabilities! I also have my own business where I teach music lessons to my own students independently and also teach...
Eli can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Eli is a wonderful sitter - care taker for our son with special needs. Eli is caring, loving, kind, dependable and punctual. Our child's needs were met with ease and grace and Eli provided safe care and fun. We highly recommend Eli for all of your childcare needs."

Kirsten K.

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Rita D.


Boston, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Nanny In Boston

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rita, I am an energetic and loving Nanny. My passion is caring for children of all ages, and I love taking care of newborns. I have many years of experience. I have worked with newborns, toddlers, multiples, infant twins and premature infant triplets with special needs. I am infant/toddler certified and First Aid/CPR...
Rita can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused...

Anne N.

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Bella S.


Boston, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a patient, energetic and playful nanny! I have 6 years of experience with kids from 3 months to 10 years old. I have training in first aid, CPR, and working with children with special needs. I am a very patient person with many different techniques to cater towards the needs of different children. I strive to create a fun...
Bella can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bella has helped care for my 4 year old since she was a newborn. I organized hired Bella as a mother's helper at age 14. She is mature beyond years, great with children, patient and communicates well. Highly recommend"

Brittany S.

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Aviana H.


Boston, MA

$19-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Aviana! I am energetic, helpful, and reliable! I have worked at the YMCA as a camp counselor, I am an older sister to many and have basically been babysitting my whole life! But especially as of recently I'd say I have many years of experience due to my special needs 6 y/o brother, which definitely also taught me lots of...
Aviana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and...

Diana C.

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm, loving, kind and also very funny person and she was...

Renate S.

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Emily M.


Boston, MA

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

Positive, Nurturing Mentor/ Sitter

Hi all! My name is Emily and I moved to the South End to pursue my education to become a genetic counselor. I have babysat children of all ages since I was in middle school. During my college years, I counseled socially and emotionally challenged elementary students and this past year I was a special needs educator for middle...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super friendly and patient. She's great at communicating and...

Jenna M.

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Abigail B.


Boston, MA

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Abby B Boston Special Needs Aid

Hi I am Abby! I am a second year nursing major living in Boston. I worked as a Primary Care Assistant in Falmouth, MA for an 11-year-old boy with Costello syndrome. I have 1 year of experience, but unfortunately was not certified as a PCA because of Covid. I am First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I can help with...
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Lindsay A.


Boston, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher

I have been working with children and adults with and without disabilities for over 15 years. I am currently a teacher for teenagers with severe Autism. I love working with this population of people. Their minds are so intriguing. In the past I have worked as a camp counselor for kids with disabilities and as a PCA for people...
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Lucy H.


Boston, MA

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

Empathetic, Funny & Qualified Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! My name is Lucy . I'm 25 years old and recently moved to Boston. I am from Metro Detroit and graduated from Penn State University where I received degrees in Biology and Health Policy. I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare and home-health assistance. I have provided care to individuals requiring...
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Esther B.


Boston, MA

$40-50/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher And Tutor

I have 2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities. I have worked with a range of ages from 3 years old to 22 years old. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis, Academics, Executive Functioning, and/or Daily Living Skills. I have a passion for helping...
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Grace K.


Boston, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher Seeking Flexible Weeknight And Weekend Hours

Hello! I'm a certified teacher in MA & NY for students with disabilities. I've been a special education teacher for the past 3 years. I've worked with students with multiple and significant disabilities. In addition, I have a younger brother with disabilities. I'd describe my personality as caring, trustworthy & organized. I...
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Allison C.


Boston, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student Available For Childcare Or PCA Position!

Hello! My name is Allie and I am currently in my final year of a 3 year doctorate of occupational therapy program. I have worked with typically developing children, children with special needs, and individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities for the last 7 years. I am truly passionate about helping anyone and everyone...
I am very caring and loving and will do anything to make you feel comfortable like I would treat family :) I have experience with children with autism primarily but am open to all new experiences and am a very quick learner. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Alexina H.


Boston, MA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

I have worked as a behavioral therapist and also as a personal care assistant, so I am comfortable working with people with a variety of needs. I have taken many college courses on special needs, human development, communication disorders, AAC, and more. I am committed to grad school for Speech Pathology and plan to work with...
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Madeline B.


Boston, MA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Maddie. I am a certified Behavioral Technician (BT) and am trained to work with children with special needs and do this part time. Otherwise, I have a ton of experience with kids. I have been a nanny, babysat, and watched kids over night. I am a playful, active, and attentive babysitter. I am CPR and first aid...
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Meggie R.


Boston, MA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

My best friend's brother has severe Down's syndrome and my two youngest siblings both have special needs. My brother who is 12 years old has a minimal level of Asperger's and my youngest sister has pica and severe attachment disorder. I am available to care for your special needs loved ones.
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Emily L.


Boston, MA

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a pediatric nurse who is CPR certified. I have worked with children in various organizations both as a volunteer and in a paid position. I have been a pediatric nurse for five years. Prior to that, I worked as a camp counselor, caregiver, and volunteer with various organizations. I have experience with both...
Friendly, caring and compassion individual. I grew up with a cousin with autism and worked with kids with special needs in middle and high school.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Boston, MA

Erin M.

5.0

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

Eli T.

5.0

Eli is a wonderful sitter - care taker for our son with special needs. Eli is caring, loving, kind, dependable and punctual. Our child's needs were met with ease and grace and Eli provided safe care and fun. We highly recommend Eli for all of your childcare needs.

- Kirsten K.

Rita D.

5.0

To whom it may concern. Rita A. was employed by us for 12 months, helping take care of our triplet infants. We are very sad to lose Rita because we moved. Rita was a godsend during the most stressful year of our lives. Rita is a gentle person who was focused and loving with our children. She was...

- Anne N.

Bella S.

5.0

Bella babysat our two year old. She was great. It the first time our two year old interacted with her and everything was super smooth.

- Jason T.

Aviana H.

5.0

Aviana did a great job as a backup care sitter for our 22 month old son! She was responsive, and punctual and even came over for a meet & greet ahead of the sitting, which I think really helped our son get to know her and be more comfortable. She was patient and caring with him, and I look forward...

- Diana C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Boston, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 88 listed special needs caregivers.