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Holly P.

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
I'm 50yrs old and living I have worked with both children and adults with a wide range of disabilities that includes neurological, emotional, developmental, and extensive behavioral issues, in residential, public schools, and private settings for over 20 years. I am very good at what I do and love making a difference in other...

Cherie M. says "Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going growth and...

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Child/Adult Care Specializing In Special Needs

Cherry Valley, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! Over the years I have worked as a child/adult care provider, specializing in Special Needs. I have provided one on one care for kids, teens, and adults with a wide array of disabilities which include Behavioral Intervention, Management, and Modification. I have excellent references and would prefer to work 1:1. My skills are...

Kathleen C. says "Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly built trust...

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Part Time To Personal Care Attendant Work

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am work assisting elderly at their houses. also experienced in special need care and pets assistance as well. Caring and loving person, being able to help in other people's lives makes my own life better.

Care Member says "Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond caring for my...

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Experience With Autism

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
The love of my life is autistic ( there is not a lot more to say) .. autistic it's not easy and challenge me everyday but make me a better human more empathetic with other make me able to care others ( no matters who) with love and patience

Paula E. says "May 2023: Joselin was a very responsive provider for our young adult son and jumped right into helping him, accommodating his schedule/meeting him when...

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Child Care Giver With Special Needs Experience

North Grafton, MA

4.2(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I am also a professional chef and a parent. What better combination could you get in a caregiver! Since retiring I have provided child care for several families, including homeschooling a 3rd and 8th...

Tenley P. says "Frank took care of my three children for a week while we were visiting Massachusetts but needed to work from home. Frank was caring, kind, and gentle. He...

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Mother's Helper/Date Night/Weekend Sitter

Worcester, MA

4.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My experience as a nanny has been just over 10 years. I began watching my first child in my early teens during my summer vacations and continued to watch my neighbor's children, and friends of the family's children. I have also connected with many great family's through Care. com. I am very comfortable with all age groups of...

Care Member says "BEST nanny ever. Highly recommended. Went above and beyond in all that she did. She’s more than a nanny and taught our little one so much. Thank you...

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Nanny Part-Time

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...

Stacey F. says "Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always...

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Worcester, MA

4.5(0)
from
$16/hr
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.

Joanna B. says "Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help...

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Special Needs Child Care

North Grafton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...

Wendy W. says "Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a...

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SLP Grad Student That Loves Working With Kids, Accommodating Special Needs, & Early Com. Development

Worcester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently in graduate school to become a speech language pathologist. I have more than 12 years of experience working with kids with autism, special needs, and/or significant behavioral needs. I am interested in early child development & communication and I specifically want to work with infants and/or toddlers developing...
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Looking To Begin A Career As A Full-Time Nanny! Available Monday-Friday

Charlton, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 7+ years of childcare experience. I am CPR/AED/first aid/safety care trained. I have experience teaching, nannying, and working with special needs children. I am looking for a full time and potentially long term position.
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Worcester, MA

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Before I moved to college, I lived in Maine. Now that I'm down here I would love to find new families to assist in caring for their children. For the past 3. 5 years I was a nanny for a family with 5 children. Four of them had special needs. I understand how to handle behavior issues, autistic needs, give medication, and keep...
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More Than A Sitter

Charlton, MA

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$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I was previously working as an in-home therapist with special needs individuals before being laid of due to Covid changes in hours. I have recently cared for my neighbors two daughters (2 and 4) for three weeks before Christmas when their daycare was closed due to staff illness. I have previously worked in a daycare and done...
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Previous Experience Looking For A Job In Child Care

Oxford, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi I'm Mia I've been looking after kids most of my early teen years. I've babysit for family and neighbors before and I'm comfortable with babies, pets, and seniors, I used to be a teachers aid in the special Ed classroom and have some experience with kids whom have special needs. I've graduated highschool and if any of my off...
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Auburn, MA

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$39/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Maddie, I am a 19-year-old college student. I have lots of experience with children. I am the oldest of 8 with ages ranging from 2-15. I have babysat for 3+ years now, I have worked in both a daycare and public schools, I also have experience working with special needs children in a teaching setting as well as...
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Trusted Caregiver

Millbury, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Amanda, and I have two amazing daughters 12 and 18. I am BLS and AED certified and I am a licensed certified nursing assistant in Connecticut and Massachusetts. While raising my own two daughters as a single mom, I have also helped with special needs children in different settings as one of my own is special needs....
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Worcester, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
I am 25 years old and I am an experienced nanny to children from infant age to preschool. I have reliable transportation suitable for car seats if needed. I have experience in homes, classrooms, . I also have experience with special needs children, and with children that have food allergies. I have been a daycare teacher for 4...
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Holden, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with emotionally disturbed children for eight years and presently am working for a family with a special needs that has a chromosomal disorder. I am a certified teacher of young children with special needs.
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Special Education Teacher

Shrewsbury, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I have been working with (teaching) special needs students of varying levels for the past 17 years. I currently teach students with Autism and have been for the past 7 years. I have a master's degree in Special education, and I am CPR certified. I am available after school hours, vacations and weekends.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cherry Valley, MA

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

Holly P.

Holly was reliable, respectful, patient and supportive. At the same time, she was able to maintain boundaries while fostering on-going...

- Cherie M.

Holly P.

Holly cared for my son who has special needs...medical, social/emotional, and educational. She was very responsible and reliable. He quickly...

- Kathleen C.

Joselin N.

Joselin has been caring for my elderly father for a year and a half. She is reliable, caring and trustworthy. She goes above and beyond...

- Care member

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