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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
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Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Liam M.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I began my career as a paraprofessional at the North Shore Consortium, supporting teenagers and adults with special needs. Since then, I have worked with children in both home and classroom settings as an educator, caregiver, and babysitter. I am currently a substitute...

Care Member says "Liam was hired as a home health aide and picked right up on the routine and also helped with extra shifts when we were short handed. He is kind and...

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...

Shauna D. says "Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as...

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Hannah M.

Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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,...

Jenna V. says "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...

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Cherylann S.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....

Jeremiah M. says "Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to...

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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
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

Sue M. says "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...

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Mary P.

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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Katie K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Rafael V.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...

Beth S. says "We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional,...

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Nicole C.

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Madi T.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Madison and I am currently a part time nanny in Newton. I happen to have Mondays off, and would like the fill the time! I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kids of all ages, including special needs students. I have 9 years of paid experience, but more unpaid experience. I...

Angelyk R. says "She's the best!! She worked so well with my 3 year old son. So sad she had to leave."

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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Experienced, Nurturing and Safety-Focused Nanny I am a warm, dependable professional nanny and mother of four with 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children from 3 months old through the school-age years, providing attentive care in safe, nurturing, and well-organized environments. CPR and First Aid certified,...

Care Member says "We had Kenia full time from when our baby was 4mo until he was 20mo. Our son is now 2.5 yo and we still get Kenia's help intermittently. We don't know...

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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
My passion for supporting the independence and well-being of seniors drives my 10-year career in caregiving. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aid, I provide compassionate support ranging from medical management and mobility assistance to daily errands and meal preparation. I hold CPR Training and First...

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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Sarah S.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I have spent the last seven years devoted to their care and well-being. My college degree, coupled with Early Child Development coursework, has provided me with a strong foundation. I am comfortable caring for up to three children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am...

Care Member says "I highly recommend Sahara if you are looking for a nanny in the Providence area! She was easy to communicate and schedule with, and worked so well with...

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Brittany C.

CNA HHA CPR Phlebotomist

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Below is a copy of my resume: Objective To obtain a higher position in the medical field, and further my education. Experience 2010-Present Best Of Care Quincy, MA CNA/HHA * Patient care * End of Life Care * Comfort Care 2009 Norwood Hospital Norwood, MA CNA/Geriatric Psych * Patient Care 2008-2010 North River Home Care...

Martin C. says "Brittany goes over and above what is asked of her. She is attuned to listening to the needs and wants of patients and their families always willing to...

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Mislene D.

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 6 years of professional caregiving experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I provide attentive, respectful, compassionate care, always focusing on safety, comfort, and dignity. Certifications: CNA, HHA, CCA, CPR & First Aid, and Home Health Care (HHC)...

Care Member says "Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care....

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Sylvia B.

Waltham, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Denia C.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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 $25.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Brighton, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Brighton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Leah H.

I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she...

- Michael M.

Liam M.

Liam was hired as a home health aide and picked right up on the routine and also helped with extra shifts when we were short handed. He is...

- Care member

Francesca C.

Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not...

- Shauna D.

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