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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
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I have been in childcare for 4. 5 years now. I started as an aid for a middle school and then I transferred over to younger ages after high school. I began as a teacher assistant at a child care center and quickly got my teaching certification for early education. Currently I am a private nanny and am looking to relocate...
Ranjith C.
Dorchester, MA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Having two years of experience in babysitting is valuable, as it demonstrates my ability to care for and interact with children and adults effectively. Here are some potential highlights gained during your babysitting job:
Responsible and Reliable: Being entrusted with the care of someone's child requires responsibility and...
Zoya R.
Dorchester, MA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am a care giver to a 22-year-old girl with down syndrome on Saturdays and Sundays. My family also has a close family friend with a son with down syndrome. A lot of the time he needed someone to stay with him while his longer was at work. A lot of the time I would take care of him until his mother came home. She never had any...
Nia J.
Dorchester, MA
$19-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Patient tutor, childcare provider, and happy lifelong learner with experience working various ages and backgrounds. I also have experience working with neurodivergent children/adults (adhd, autism, etc.), students with physical and/or mental health conditions, and other disabilities. I have assisted individuals...
Christina Q.
Dorchester, MA
$15-50/hr
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My mother owns her own daycare and I have worked as her assistant since the age of 16. I have worked in child care centers as the lead infant, toddler, and preschool teacher for 5 years. I have experience teaching elementary and middle school for the last 7 years. I have also working in school administration for 3 years. I have...
Elsie P.
Dorchester, MA
$17-38/hr
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I currently work at a middle school with students with special needs and general Ed students. I am majoring in early education and care in inclusive setting. I have a couple years of experience with babysitting and also tutoring.
Olivia V.
Dorchester, MA
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Sitter With 6 Years Of Excperience. Open To A Variety Of Job Opportunities!
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Hello! My name is Olivia, I am a student studying human services and sociology. I have been caring for children for six years now. I have experience as a live in nanny, a full time nanny in the summers, have provided assistance to families on a weekly basis, and have also been available for date nights! I have cared for children...
Tori D.
Dorchester, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm 25 and have 5+ years experience with children. I have taken care of kids as young as 6 months, and as old as 14. I am reliable, responsible, and kind. I also have some experience with special needs as well. for 12 years I worked on a horse farm, and we had 6 camp weeks every summer. We did horseback riding, arts and...
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Experience with all ages newborns as well as special needs.
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Hi! My name is Emily and I am 23 years old. I currently attend Bridgewater State University as a Comm Sciences and Disorders major! I love working with kids and I have several years of experience working with multiple age groups ranging from 2 months- 12 years old! I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have 2 years of work...
Elsie P.
Dorchester, MA
$19-26/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I currently work at a middle school. I work with students with special needs and students without, and I am in school majoring in early education and care in inclusive setting. I have a couple years of experience babysitting and tutoring.
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I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am a certified lifeguard and have CPR training from the Red Cross. I have experience caring for special needs children and multiple children at one time. I enjoy playing games and watching movies. I play volleyball at West Chester and love to play active games outside.
Erin B.
Dorchester, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am currently a teacher at a school for children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and intellectual disabilities. My school utilizes the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase independence with communication, daily living skills, and academics. I am...
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Hi, I am a traveling registered nurse who is taking off the month of December to spend time with my family in-between contracts! I am looking for a part time position during this break and can help with most any of your needs, especially on the medical side of things, administering medications and working with seniors and...
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Hello my name is Lexi and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for the Department of Mental Health. I attended Clark University in Worcester for my undergraduate degree in Psychology and graduated Summa cum laude with high honors in Psychology and a minor in Management. I then obtained my Masters in Social Work...
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Kimberly H.
Dorchester, MA
$17-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi there! I love interacting with and caring for children. I have 3+ years as a caregiver for special needs children as well as babysitting experience. I have a certificate in CPR & first aid training as required by my previous agency.
I am comfortable taking any and all child care responsibilities. I'd like to think I am a...
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Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."
Reviewed by Sam R.
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I have been working with children full time as a nanny and an ABA therapist (teacher for special needs children) since graduating from the University of Colorado in 2008. I have a lot of experience with both typically developing and special needs children, especially infants and toddlers. In addition, I have an MA in special...
5.0
"We were so very lucky to find Jessie on care.com. Jessie moved to San Francisco to be a live-in nanny for our daughter and another boy in our share care. My daughter was just 4 months old when Jessie started...
Reviewed by Kimberly F.
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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.
Natasha H.
Medford, MA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Natasha and I'm an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at Tufts University. I have a breadth of experience working with kids in various settings, including special needs and recreational after-school programs. I love to plan craft activities and fun games, and would be able to help out with light housekeeping...
5.0
"Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!"
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dorchester, MA
Stephanie K.
5.0
Stephanie watched my two kids, 4 and 2. She fed them dinner and put them to sleep. She was really nice to them and they really liked her. I will definitely hire Stephanie again!
- Elizabeth D.
Jessie T.
5.0
Jessie was wonderful. She came to our rescue at the very last moment when our regular nanny was out sick all of a sudden. Jessie cared for my 4 and 2 year old for a full work day. I could tell right away that Jessie is a real professional, she immediately focused on connecting with my children, who...
- Emily W.
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.
Natasha H.
5.0
Natasha is responsible, fun, creative, & well-educated in developmental milestones. She is a great choice for you & your family!
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Ratings for Dorchester, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Dorchester, MA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.