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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Miguelina P.

West Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
For over 15 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My babysitting experiences sparked a passion for making a positive impact on young lives and supporting families by offering reliable care. I'm patient, creative, and comfortable following your lead when enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor...

Christie J. says "Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her time with us...

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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
hospice services
errands
+ 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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Flor M.

Part Time Care Provider

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
AVAILABLE -RESPONSIBLE RESPECTFUL WITH EXPERIENCE AND GREAT REFERENCES I am a HHA/CNA /CPA with 10 yrs of experience and good references. CPR certified. I have worked with babies, kids, teens, young adults, adults (with special needs) and elderly . Different health conditions. I can assist with ADL's , medication, treatments,...

Lauren S. says "Flor was an incredible caregiver to my 95 year old mother . She was wonderful in every way .She is highly skilled, compassionate,trustworthy and showed...

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Elisabeth V.

Experienced, Passionate Childcare Worker

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Elisabeth and I love to create fun art, STEM, and educational experiences for youth. I have worked at my local Boys and Girls Club for five years. Currently I am a paraprofessional. I am looking to work with children and families on a more individual level. I have experience creating lesson plans, facilitating and...

Crystal C. says "I have had the pleasure of getting to know Elizabeth. After a time of talking with and getting to see her interact with various children, with different...

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Paige S.

Wellesley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. For the past 10+ years, I've had the joy of providing care for children aged newborn to teens. My graduate degree and work experiences has provided me with a strong foundation in child development. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy...

Angelica C. says "She was really nice and patient with my daughter."

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Elisabeth F.

Nanny Available

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi all, my name is Liz! I am currently looking for a part-time nanny position that would be a great fit for us both. My experience as a mother, nanny, CNA, and some elder care has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to provide top-quality care for infants, toddlers, and children of any age. I am CPR and first aid certified...

Care Member says "Elisabeth has watched my 2 year old son since he was an infant. I always feel comfortable leaving him in her care. She is reliable, trustworthy and a...

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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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Shannon G.

Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$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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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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Arismar M.

Fun, Educational Nanny!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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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Angela I.

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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Olivia B.

Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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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
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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Jillian B.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...

Brandy M. says "Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

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Kaitlyn L.

Fun And Loving Babysitter

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...

Michelle C. says "Kaitlyn is an absolute gem! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about kiddos. My son instantly loved her and didn't even notice when I left. She really...

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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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Ariana R.

Fun And Loving Nanny!

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a student from Newton currently going into my fourth year at McGill University, and am spending my third summer on island. I have experience nannying and in childcare at two private Montessori schools in Newton, in addition to being a nanny on island for three families in the past years. I am a very creative, outgoing,...

Risa N. says "Ariana is the kindest, most reliable, most fun babysitter ever! She is constantly thinking up fabulous activities for our 2.5 year old daughter. She is...

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Kathleen H.

Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter

Norwood, MA

4.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
My name is Kate. I'm 43 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...

Chonel P. says "I can't say enough positive things about Kate (or Katie as we call her!). We hired Katie to care for our then 12-week-old son when I was going back to...

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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.43/hr as of December 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Chestnut Hill, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kerry Jo G.

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

- Simone R.

Miguelina P.

Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her...

- Christie J.

Alicia N.

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...

- Diana O.

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