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Miranda D.

Dunstable, MA

from
$18/hr
6 years experience
I have been around all different types of disabilities. I know how to stay calm and make the kids feel like they are in a safe place and help them cope.
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Nashua, NH

4.9(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I was a student aide at a Preschool my junior year of high school. I was also a student aid at a Kindergarten class my senior year of high school. Then volunteered there 2 years after that. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 after being certified through the Red Cross. I worked at a daycare in the preschool and pre K...

Care Member says "Steph is amazing! We love her and she is our go-to babysitter. Our three kids ask if we will have a date night so that Miss Steph can watch them!"

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Hudson, NH

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a lucky mother of two grown sons, ages 27 and 29. My experience also includes 15 pleasurable years working with special needs children in a public school setting. I am now on my 5th year as a nanny. I am looking for 4 consecutive 8 hour days. My rate is $26. per hour.

Julie S. says "Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so active all day...

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Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses

Lowell, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues. I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....

Care Member says "Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is...

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Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

Hollis, NH

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...

Paula W. says "Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

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Crystal!

Tyngsboro, MA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I am a teacher/therapist that works with kids with special needs. I have worked 1:1 with kids from the ages of 5-17 for 3. 5 years now. I am an older sister to 4 boys and 2 girls. I come from a big family which ultimately led me to love children. I am very patient, energetic, and reliable person. I am good at helping kids...

William M. says "Crystal is very reliable and mature. She relates well with kids, drives and cooks."

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Reliable Caring

Groton, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies. During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.

Adriana G. says "I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an...

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Nanny With 35 Years Of Experience

Pelham, NH

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Annette and I have been working in the child care industry for 35 years. I graduated from college with a Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Child Psychology. The first 15 years of my career was spent working with children with special needs. For the past 20 years, I have worked as a nanny, caring for infants up to...

Josie B. says "Antonietta is my sister. I have a 10 year old daughter who thinks of my sister as her second mother! Antonietta is outstanding at understanding children,...

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Granny-Nanny - Experienced Childcare Provider

Hollis, NH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...

Aimee L. says "Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time...

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Ayer, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...

Donna C. says "Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more...

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Senior Care Specialist

Westford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
home modification
personal care
visiting nurse
I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...

Bonnie O. says "We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of...

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Licensed Nurse

Tyngsboro, MA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Lowell, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
Right now I work with special kids for 5 years now, so I would like to work with them more coz my brother was born as a special kids but unfortunately he passed a way that why I wounld like to be around special kids they remind me about my brother so much.
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Experienced Special Needs Provider

Westford, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
(Unavailable to commit to new consistent hours until Summer of 2023) I'm fully vaccinated and received a booster shot in April 2022. I have three children of my own, two who are now teenagers and one a few years away from joining the teenage ranks. In regards to my professional background and experience, I have two decades of...
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Fun Nanny Looking For The Right Family

Ayer, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello there, for 10 years I've worked with all ages of children from infancy through high school. I love caring for children and helping to form strong minds and souls. I have alot of experience with special needs, I have personal experience as one of my children is Autistic and I've also worked with students with autism and...
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Reliable, Trustworthy, Compassionate Professional With Years Of Experience

North Chelmsford, MA

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$35/hr
Companionship
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver to children, older adults, and individuals with special needs. I am reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate and have spent decades of my career in service to others. I was the Manager of Adult Services at the University of Miami Center for Autism for 13 years and was working for Maine Health until my...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Pepperell, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
My childcare experience includes babysitting for a family with 9 children, babysitting for a family with a child with special needs, working in the infant room at a daycare for 8 months, and nannying for a summer. I was first aid and CPR certified, though I need to get re-certified, which I am totally willing to do. I am looking...
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I Love Children! I'm A Really Fun Babysitter And I Love Watching Kids Smile

Nashua, NH

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I can also help with anything else that is needed. I have my CPR License, and First Aid and I am also in school for Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I have worked with preschoolers and kindergartners. I have also baby sat newborns, toddlers, to...
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Chelmsford, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with children who have both physical, special and mental needs. I am very compassionate and very patient.
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Brookline, NH

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love people - ALL people. I'm looking for a weekend job or from 4 p.m. or after Monday - Friday. I was a teacher before I was a nurse so I have a wide variety of skills! Let's chat if I sound like a good fit for you!

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

Stephanie D.

Steph is amazing! We love her and she is our go-to babysitter. Our three kids ask if we will have a date night so that Miss Steph can watch...

- Care member

Mary C.

Mary is with our family once a week and our shy little guy took to her immediately. I can't say enough good things about her. She is so...

- Julie S.

Pamela T.

Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and...

- Care member

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