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92 special needs caregivers are listed in Boston, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of December 2023
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Boston, MA
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 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
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Sue M.
Eli T.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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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.
5.0
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I have 2 years of experience. 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!
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Kirsten K.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting since 7th grade and have continued through high school, through my four years at college, and for the years following. I have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, and also have a lot of experience with special needs...
Recent review:
5.0
Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town
Reviewed by Cassidy D.
5.0
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I'm a registered nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, looking for some work on my days off! I have about 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages from newborn to 12 years, as well as up to four children at a time. I am CPR certified and have much experience working with special needs...
Recent review:
5.0
Jessica has been a wonderful help to our family and our two boys love her. She is a nursing student, very capable of taking care of both healthy and sick kiddos. She is always on-time, 100% reliable and she...
Reviewed by Erin L.
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
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...
Reviewed by Jenna M.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I have extensive experience with special needs care, especially for elementary school children. I interned in a classroom for students with intensive special needs and diagnoses. I have experience with a large deal of the ASD spectrum, from high function to very low nonverbal. I also work with...
Elizabeth P.
Boston, MA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Boston University Graduate Student - Social Work & Special Ed
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Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I would love to talk about this job with you! I am graduating from Vanderbilt University with a BS in Comprehensive Special Education and Cognitive Studies in May. I will be moving up to Boston in May/June to prepare for the start of graduate school at Boston University...
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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....
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I am a pediatric NP currently working at a private school. I work typical school hours, but have been finding myself having too much free time late afternoon/ nights and what better way to fill it than spending more time with kids! I have always had a passion working with kids. It started when I was...
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An experienced Behavior Therapist and therapeutic nanny in the Boston Metro area with excellent communication, interpersonal, and clinical skills. Currently pursuing a post baccalaureate in Communication Disorders with the long term goal of a Masters in Speech Language Pathology. Experienced in...
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I'm a registered nurse at Boston Children's Hospital looking for some work on my days off! I have been a nurse at BCH for about a year now, and before that I was a nursing assistant at BCH for 2 years. I have always had a passion for both kids and helping others! :)
Let me know if you have any...
Emma M.
Boston, MA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Growing up in a household with special needs siblings, I learned to love the individuality, curiosity, and strength of those with special needs. I have experience as a caregiver of. both special needs children and adults. I am currently studying children's developmental psychology at Northeastern...
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I am a behavioral health therapist on an adolescent inpatient psychiatry unit and have experience and training in working with all ages (toddlers- seniors) experiencing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical challenges. I received my bachelors degree in counseling from Lesley University and am...
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The past few months I have been a full-time assistant teacher at the Center for Spectrum Services where I work closely with children on the Autism Spectrum. I can work with any age between 3-12 years old, all with different levels of functioning and different needs. Throughout the day I may work...
Emma R.
Boston, MA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I've known I've wanted to work with kids since I was 10 years old!
I spent 2 years as an RBT in ABA working with kids with autism from ages 3-14, nannied for a kindergartner for 2 years in high school, and have experience as a camp counselor/lifeguard (including several campers with ADD or other...
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Hello, my name is Elizabeth. I am from The Netherlands and now live in the North End. I work full time as an Autism Therapist in the Boston public schools. I provide care in the evenings and weekends to offset the cost of graduate school. I would love to chat to and see if we would be a good fit! I...
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I consider myself to be a warm, cheerful, responsible and caring young adult who has always had a passion for working with kids! I will be graduating the University of Delaware this spring, receiving my degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a minor in disability studies. Next year I will be...
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Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am 25 years old. I am two classes away from receiving a master's degree in Social Work. I have 5+ years of experience in working with children and those with special needs. My previous experiences include working as a one-on-one counselor at a special needs camp for...
Katie D.
Boston, MA
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Katie, I am a Registered Nurse looking for part time work. I have been a babysitter since 2016 and have experience with children of all ages. I have also worked in home care for adults and worked in several hospital settings with different patient populations. I would love to...
Madison R.
Boston, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experience With Autistic, Down Syndrome And Cerebral Palsy Children And Young Adults
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I worked for a family with a child with Cerebral palsy, babysitting for two years. I also watched and separately cared for a child with psychosis, another child with autism and another with down syndrome while working for a year with a non-profit called RISE in Orem Utah.
Brenna M.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I began volunteering in a summer camp for children and adults with special needs, when I was 14 years old. I fell in love with working 1:1 with campers of all ages and abilities, and I have returned every summer since. In addition to my experiences at camp, I have volunteered and worked as a...
Bennett D.
Boston, MA
$40-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Having been involved in an organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, I found my passion for helping and befriending people with special needs. A parent of a student with special needs contacted me to hangout with their son for multiple days within the summer. In doing...
Laura R.
Boston, MA
$20-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
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I have been working with children for nine years (five of those years I specialized in working with kids with autism, and two specializing in applied behavior analysis). I am a registered behavior technician (RBT), working towards becoming a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I began working...
Alexia B.
Boston, MA
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a caregiver for children/people of all types! I currently babysit for a teenage boy for two years now with cerebral palsy, as well as work in a group home with mentally, intellectually and physically disabled adults! I am CPR certified and First Aid trained and do very well with behavior...
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Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a reliable, cheerful, and kind caregiver. I am currently a graduate student at MGH Institute of Health Professions for Speech-Language Pathology. I am looking for a flexible, part-time positions as I attend graduate school! I graduated from Elon University in...
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I have been working with children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities for the past 8 years and am currently pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy. My primary experiences include leading an organization called Best Buddies and through this organization,...
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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.
Clare O.
5.0
Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC.
She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town
- Cassidy D.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica has been a wonderful help to our family and our two boys love her. She is a nursing student, very capable of taking care of both healthy and sick kiddos. She is always on-time, 100% reliable and she responds quickly to texts and emails. The other day, when my son got off the bus and I told...
- Erin L.
Emily M.
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 adapting so she is bound to provide...
- Jenna M.
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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 6 reviews of the 92 listed special needs caregivers.