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David P.

Caregiver

Chelsea, MA

from
$21/hr
4 years experience
I hold a graduate education from Canada, and bring a strong academic foundation combined with real-world caregiving and support experience. Now based on the East Coast after relocating from Utah, I regularly travel between Massachusetts, New York City, and Washington, DC, and am comfortable supporting individuals in diverse...
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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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Dianna F.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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 one day old through 5 I specializing in new-borns and toddlers, patient and calm. I follow the parents' lead...

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
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
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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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)
from
$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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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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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
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
+ 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)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
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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Judith B.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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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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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Sarah S.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
+ 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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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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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
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
+ 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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Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Charlestown, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
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  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of September 2026

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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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