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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...

Nicole C. says "Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent...

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Kerry Jo G.

Roslindale, MA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've worked with children of all ages, infants, children with special needs and allergies and have worked both full-time and part-time. I can also work on an as-needed basis. I am now in the dissertation writing phase of my Ph. D. and am looking for opportunities this summer, and into the fall. I am fully vaccinated and CPR and...

Simone R. says "Kerry Jo, was a delight and the children just loved her. Simone"

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Alma M.

Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny

Winchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm a kind, compassionate caregiver from Panama. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has been part of my life from early on. I have over 17 years of experience working with children of all ages-from newborns to teens-including those with special needs. I've worked internationally as an Au Pair and nanny in Spain, Panama,...

Cristina D. says "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...

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Isabelle S.

New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...

Care Member says "Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!"

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Katie K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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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
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
home modification
+ 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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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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Robert H.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working with families, helping to raise their children for close to 20 years now. I focus on engaging children in many activities and developing lasting relationships. I enjoy my work with children and take great pride in it. I am a fan of outdoor activities and I am familiar with many places to bring children for...

Lucille P. says "Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our son, whose is...

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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
As a mother of Four, considering my experience, my off springs have made me even more committed, responsible, flexible and very patient. Reliable and very detail oriented. Kindness at all time besides safety is number one priority. Willing to: visiting museums, libraries, outsides activities, arts and craft, board games, and...

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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Sarah S.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Lande P.

Caregiver

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of August 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.

Jacirah F.

Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a...

- Nicole C.

Kerry Jo G.

Kerry Jo, was a delight and the children just loved her. Simone

- Simone R.

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