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David P.

Caregiver

Chelsea, MA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Dependable and motivated individual with experience in customer service, technical work, caregiving, and academic project management and personal assistance. Recognized for clear communication, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to learn new tasks quickly. Brings strong organizational and interpersonal skills suited for a...
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Sabrina L.

Chelsea, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Since my teenage years, I have been driven by a desire to help children learn and grow. I have 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. I have undergraduate degrees in biology and nutrition, and I am first aid and CPR trained....
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Isabelle S.

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

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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Dianna F.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My goal is to provide a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive. I have experience caring for children aged 0-11, specializing in toddlers and preschoolers. I am patient and calm. I follow the parents' lead when it comes...

Care Member says "Dianna is a gift. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and about the kind, loving, patient, and proactive way she has cared for our child. Our...

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Anya L.

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My decade of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 years has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to provide a safe and stimulating environment for every child in my care. I hold a...

Courtney F. says "Anya was the full-time caregiver to our infant son for close to a year. Anya traveled via public transportation, yet was always punctual, if not early....

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Chloe K.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....

Care Member says "Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out...

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Arismar M.

Fun, Educational Nanny!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Arismar (Ari) for short, I am 27 years old & I am currently enrolled at Bay Path University. I have been involved in childcare for about 8-10 years. I started my journey at my mothers family day care back when I was 18. Since then I have worked as a nanny for a few families, worked for Child care center & have...

Nancy R. says "Ari has been with our family since I went back to work when my son was 3 months old, until now when he'll be starting preschool. She is extremely reliable...

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Rashidah N.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
personal care
respite care
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Nathasha H.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello Family! I'm experienced caring for multiple children different ages, with me, your loves ones receive excellent care in a loving, safe & nurturing environment for them to thrive. Ensuring their safety & physical & emotional well-being. I'm professional, organized, multitasker, discreet, respectful, focused,...

Rachel And Numa P. says "We hired Natasha on two separate occasions - once for a date night to watch our 1-year-old daughter, and a second time to watch both of our...

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Shannon G.

Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
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$45/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Oksana S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...

Alex C. says "For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with...

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Paul M.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
Errands
transportation
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA. I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...

Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Mislene D.

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Ana M.

Hey

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...

Chizoba U. says "Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were...

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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/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 P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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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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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Amanda M.

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...

Allison B. says "Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "

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Isabelle S.

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...

- Care member

Dianna F.

Dianna is a gift. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and about the kind, loving, patient, and proactive way she has cared for...

- Care member

Anya L.

Anya was the full-time caregiver to our infant son for close to a year. Anya traveled via public transportation, yet was always punctual, if...

- Courtney F.

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