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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dedham, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Dedham, MA
Bridget M.
Dedham, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Special education teacher, tutor and swim instructor. I have 5 years of teaching experience, and 10+ of tutoring and teaching swim lessons. I have a masters in special education and am Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.
5.0
"She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Grazia D.
Alexa M.
Dedham, MA
$21-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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I have had experience with newborns, toddlers and children ages up to 10 years old. I have watched over a baby with special needs. I have cooked for children, driven them places and I also love to do fun activities! I am currently in college also! I am CPR certified and always ready to help!
5.0
"Alexa is kind to my son. She is reliable and very proactive in offering her time.
She is willing to go above and beyond for us which is more than I could ask for."
Reviewed by Laura B.
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Both my professional career in ABA and my education in psychology and autism studies help curate my background in special needs childcare. I love kids of all ages and have nannied professionally for kids of all ages, needs, and care levels.
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Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a pediatric speech langauge pathologist! School is out for summer and I am looking for a part time position with a family who needs a knowledgeable, empathetic and creative nanny! I have 10 years of experience working with children and 3 years of experience working hands on with children who require...
Julia M.
Dedham, MA
$15-20/hr
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Hi! I am a nursing student with experience working with children with special needs of all different ages!
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Hey there! My name is Leah, and I'm a 27-year-old grad student looking for part time work Fridays-Mondays. My experience working in child care is robust, and I have specific experience working with children with Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of behavioral challenges. Recently, I held a position as a...
Shannon K.
Dedham, MA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Getting my Masters in special needs. Experience with Autism.
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Hi, my name is Penelope. I have 3 years experience as a caregiver. I am dependable reliable and honest. I am very passionate about helping others and my purpose is to provide care in the best manner that suits their personal needs. My experience includes assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication administration,...
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I am a full-time traffic engineer and part-time soccer coach. Starting in February 2012, I was employed for a year and a half at a school for children with special needs, and also worked there part-time during grad school (2013 to 2015). I worked with students 1 on 1 from ages 6-21, ranging from mild to severe Autism. I have...
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I love kids and animals and have years experience with both. I have special needs care experience and am willing to work with special needs kids as well. I love arts and crafts as well as sports to do with the older kiddos. I love just hanging out with the younger kiddos watching them hit their milestones.
5.0
"Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I...
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5.0
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I have 4 years of experience.
I can help with Travel and Errands.
I'm a former ABA therapist
I worked in special education school
5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework....
Reviewed by Yelena K.
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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis.
For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting.
I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would...
Reviewed by Lisa R.
5.0
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Hello,
I work as a companion to female seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and stroke recovery in their homes or in assisted living and occasionally in hospice. I can help with making light meals and snacks and help with laundry in addition to helping a person with her activity of daily living skills and interests. My career was...
5.0
"My family had the great fortune of having Susanne involved caring for my parents. My fathers care was more physical while my mother required care because of dementia. While Susanne was caring for my father...
Reviewed by Susan M.
Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Early Childhood and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback...
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school...
Reviewed by Amanda C.
5.0
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Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short.
I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking,
I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children.
I was a recreation...
5.0
"Nancy has watched my kids a few times and I would hire her again in an instant! She is attentive to their needs and truly cares about her charges. And the house is always spotless when I come home!!"
Reviewed by Jenn P.
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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Grace was punctual, friendly and very even keeled! She was great with my toddler. My daughter was surprisingly comfortable with Grace and didn't have her usual meltdown when I left :)"
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5.0
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I have experience caring for children and adults who have Autism as well as cerebral palsy. I have volunteered at the ARC in South Norfolk to help take care of children and adults with autism and helping them with simple activities. I have also spent a month in Jamaica helping take care of children and adults with cerebral...
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I have been working with children of all ages for the past 28 years. I am currently attending the University of Phoenix online and plan to complete my Associate's degree in Education by the summer of 2014. I have worked with children ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I have worked with children with special needs in the past...
5.0
"My dog loves Angela. She has great personality.
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Reviewed by Linda H.
4.0
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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Miranda M.
Allston, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there! As a former teacher at the New England Center for Children, I have a love and a passion for working with children of all backgrounds. I am currently applying to MSW programs around New England, and looking for 30-40hour/week employment to save up while I submit applications. I would consider myself a bubbly, caring,...
5.0
"Miranda has been an amazing and heart warming care provider, but also best friend, to my son. My son is special needs, and so, requires more preparation and attention for a host of reasons. Those reasons have...
Reviewed by Bruce H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dedham, MA
Bridget M.
5.0
She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again.
- Grazia D.
Alexa M.
5.0
Alexa is kind to my son. She is reliable and very proactive in offering her time.
She is willing to go above and beyond for us which is more than I could ask for.
- Laura B.
Margery D.
5.0
Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I appreciated! I highly recommend Meg as a great babysitter!
- Care member
Liam M.
5.0
Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and bedtime were also smooth and timely....
- Yelena K.
Lesley F.
5.0
Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise left him in great hands. She was extremely punctual, communicative and had no trouble feeding...
- Helene J.
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