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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brookline, MA

The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Brookline, MA

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Lauren H.


Brookline, MA

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Lauren and I recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelors in social work. I am from a suburb of metro Detroit, where I have extensive experience with children of all ages, especially involving children with special needs. I will be moving to Boston in September and would love to nanny full...
5.0
"We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her...

Reviewed by Marla S.

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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the...

Reviewed by Kendra P.

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David W.


Brookline, MA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

27 Y.O. Middle School Teacher Searching For A Summer Nannying Position

5.0

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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...
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...

Reviewed by Maura H.

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Sharlene J.


Brookline, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Looking For A Steady Job

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Hello, my name is Sharlene, and I am a 44-year-old LPN originally from CT. I have recently relocated to Boston, and I am hoping to find a steady Monday to Friday job. I have worked in group homes, hospitals, private duty, nursing homes, schools, and more. My experience is broad & I love the work I do. I have experience with...
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Carley D.


Brookline, MA

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter With ASD Experience

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I am a high school student and a member of the Best Buddies Chapter at my school. Through Best Buddies I have formed relationships with many special needs children in my school and have learned about their specific needs. As well, my younger brother is Autistic, giving me 12 years worth of experience learning about ASD. Through...
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Julia T.


Brookline, MA

$10-15/hr

Direct-Entry Family Nurse Practitioner Student/Personal Care Attendant

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I currently hold a bachelor's degree in public health from UMass Amherst. Currently, I am a Direct-Entry Family Nurse Practitioner student as Simmons University set to take my nursing boards next month. I have been a caregiver for ~10 years and I have experience working overnight shifts, administering medication, and...
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Miriane P.


Brookline, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Clinical Assistant

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Hello! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant. For the past 15 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals,...
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Midori F.


Brookline, MA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Empathetic, Warm-hearted Helper!!

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Hi! My name is Midori, and I'd love to help with your needs. I have published a children's book called We Are All Human, which at one point emphasizes the empathy we should have towards our peers who need extra cares. I am very open to learning how to best help others with needs, and have had ample experience helping those...
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Whitney P.


Brookline, MA

$30-40/hr2 yrs exp

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I have worked in the field of domestics for over 20 years and I have excellent references. I have experience with some disabilities in the field and believe I can work with other special needs with empathy and kindness. I am always willing to learn and grow.
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Leslie R.


Brookline, MA

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

Highly Qualified Provider

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I enjoy helping families and individuals feel empowered. I myself have a brother with autism (and understand the need to have someone you trust working with your love one with special needs). In addition to helping families feel empowered, I enjoy helping students with mastery of different skills. My experience includes five...
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Courtney C.


Brookline, MA

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

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I began working with special needs individuals in elementary and middle school where I worked with students at my public school as well as my neighbor. In high school I was an active participant of Best Buddies, and spent time weekly with students of various special needs. At Providence College I volunteer at Adult Literacy...
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Allison C.


Brookline, MA

$35-45/hr8 yrs exp

Energetic And Responsible Nanny/tutor/special Needs Provider!

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My name is Allie and I just graduated from Boston University in May 2023 with a B. A. in Psychology with honors! I love to work with ALL children and I plan to attend graduate school in a year or two to become a child psychologist/clinician. I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for 8 years with a variety of families and ages. I...
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Holly S.


Brookline, MA

$53/hr6 yrs exp

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I am a recent college graduate and have been caring for children since 2014. I have worked as a day camp counselor, as a counselor at a sleep-away camp where I lived with and cared for the same group of girls all summer, and as a babysitter for a variety of children young, old, and with special needs. I also served as a Resident...
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Caroline E.


Brookline, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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After graduating from UMass Amherst in 2020, I spent a year working in an elementary school while also applying to law school. I worked with many different children, including those who had special needs (academically or otherwise), as well as those whose first language was not English. I worked primarily with students in grades...
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Jenna T.


Brookline, MA

$22-27/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun-loving Sitter

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Hi there! My name is Jenna, and I am a graduate student at Boston University School of Medicine studying Medical Sciences. I'm originally from Vermont where I've worked as a Personal Care Attendant for a young boy with special needs (my brother and built-in best friend) for 7 years. I also have experience as a Rescue Cadet and...
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Douglas W.


Brookline, MA

$18/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

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Hi! I'm a student at Colby College living in Boston through August and have been babysitting children aged 2-13 for several years, including a cousin of mine who is special needs. I love working with kids and am happy to entertain them for as long as necessary :)
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Emily W.


Brookline, MA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as attentive, open-minded, and responsible! I like working with kids because they remind me of how exciting and wonderful the world is, and I love getting to learn and explore things together. I started working with kids as a babysitter and part-time nanny through high school. I continued to nanny...
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Samantha F.


Brookline, MA

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Ms. Sam. In May, I graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and recently moved to Brookline. I have always loved working with children and providing a positive environment for children to grow and learn! I have 10 years of experience as I grew up babysitting...
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Keenan C.


Brookline, MA

$49/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

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I have had over 10 years of experience babysitting for children from the ages of 3 months to 16 years. I am incredibly passionate about caring for children and I am a Pediatric Nurse as well. I have been a nursing Intern in a hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which has given me experience with the youngest and most delicate...
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Gisele A.


Brookline, MA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experiences

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I have over 6 years of experience working with kids and background as an English teacher back in my home country, as well as experience caring for kids with special needs. I'm CPR certified, first aid trained, non smoker and fully vaccinated. I have a car and a drivers license with a clean record. Good references from previous...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brookline, MA

Lauren H.

5.0

We love Lauren! My kids absolutely love her and she is very responsible with them. She drove them to activities and I 100 percent trust her. She worked for us for about 4 years. My youngest grew up with her since he was around 6 months old. I highly recommend Lauren and will make any family happy!

- Marla S.

Rachel A.

5.0

Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the day. We would definitely continue to hire Rachel for our nanny-needs!

- Kendra P.

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.

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