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Ognjen R.

Special Needs Caregiver

Danvers, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello. For the past 22 years I have been working with Pediatric and Adolescent population ages 3 to 18. I have very good grasp and experience working with difficult clients. I am also CPR, CPI, EMT -B, CORI , MOAB, WELLE training certified. I am currently working in Inpatient Psychiatric Locked Unit with clients diagnosed with...
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Alexandra K.

Special Education Teacher

Danvers, MA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I am a special education teacher for students on the Autism Spectrum. I love my position and my students and feel very comfortable attending to children with specific needs.
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Carolyn L.

Caregiver Available

Danvers, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
My first nannying job was out of high school, for a family in Waltham with 3 children. The oldest was a diabetic girl. I checked her sugar daily and gave her insulin shots when needed. This position ended after 15 years. Then, I worked at Easter Seals, in NH within a residential setting with about 12 residents with different...
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Marisa M.

Experienced Babysitter

Danvers, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Marisa and I am a special education teacher for the past 10 years. I have worked with students of all ages and specialize in the autism field. I have also worked with students with other cognitive delays. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Hanan A.

Danvers, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Hanan, and I specialize in caring for children with special needs. I have hands-on experience as a caregiver and teacher, supporting children in their daily routines and helping them thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. I can follow individualized treatment plans provided by doctors or therapists, and I have the...
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Leah E.

Babysitter

Danvers, MA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Leah! I love working with children and have a passion for assisting in achieving developmental milestones through all stages of childhood. I am very positive, organized, creative, flexible, patient, but most importantly I am a fun babysitter that loves to create smiles, giggles and memories! My goal with your children...
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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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Jessica C.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....

Laura G. says "Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of...

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Maryellen B.

North Reading, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maryellen and I'm a teacher/nanny with many years of experience. I have two adult children. I was born and raised in upstate NY. I was passionate about childhood education early on. I have been a children's skating instructor, swim instructor for special needs and summer kids, preschool teacher, day care provider,...

Marina G. says "Maryellen was wonderful. Our 6 months old bonded with her right away and did not cry once throughout the day. We struggle with day naps but somehow...

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Anne R.

Ipswich, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been in the child care field for over 25 years. I worked at a day care for 7 years, where I was the lead teacher in all classrooms, ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten. I worked as a shadow for special needs children in the preschool in Middleton, MA, and at a Nursery School in Ipswich, MA. I have been nannying for over 15...

Jennifer P. says "Annie is amazing! We were so lucky to have her when our kids were younger. We could always count on her to go above and beyond. She took care of our...

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Kimberly A.

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working in the child care field for 30 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...

Barbara G. says "Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed....

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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Kristin T.

Helpful Understanding Home Aid

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$58/hr
5 years experience
I am passionate about helping those around me and making life a little easier in some way. In order to achieve this, a patient must be equipped with knowledge, support, and guidance throughout the entirety of their health care. Communication, intention, and execution throughout an integral health team is vital when navigating a...

Kelly O. says "Kristin has such an upbeat personality with enough compassion to go around. She also arrived to our home on time, with a smile on her face. Never worried...

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Merrily L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...

Michelle P. says "Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

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Chloe K.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Megan M.

Caregiver

Reading, MA

4.5(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am going to school for Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University. I have worked with kids on the Autistic Spectrum at Occupational Therapists Associates Wakefield in the feeding group to help desensitize their mouths to different tastes and textures. I have also volunteered with the EMARC program, as a swim buddy, dance...
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Lauren P.

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.

Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...

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Ana M.

Hey

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Laura B.

Experienced And Joyful Early Childhood Educator

Beverly, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a licensed early childhood educator with 13 years experience in a number of diverse educational environments, including working with children with severe special needs in both residential and classroom settings. I also taught integrated preschool (3-early 5s) in Salem MA for three years, and kindergarten in Newburyport MA...

Faith H. says "Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be...

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Kimberly M.

Behavioral Therapist With Experience With Seniors

Wenham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I work as a clinical ABA supervisor with special needs children. I also work part time with the elderly - specializing in companionship, meal preparation, overnight care for those with physical limitations and/or dementia. I am experienced, very patient, and capable.

Peter R. says "Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.50/hr as of December 2025

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Amanda M.

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

- Allison B.

Jessica C.

Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a...

- Laura G.

Maryellen B.

Maryellen was wonderful. Our 6 months old bonded with her right away and did not cry once throughout the day. We struggle with day naps but...

- Marina G.

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