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Gillian F.
Durham, NH
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Gillian F. I'm currently a freshman at UNH where I am majoring in human development and family studies and planning on minoring in ASL, I am also apart of the field hockey and best buddies program at UNH! I joined the best buddies program in 2015 and have continued to be apart of the program throughout 2020. My mom...
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I am going into my senior year at UNH as an occupational therapy student. I am passionate about helping those who may have different physical and/or mental limitations. When I am not in New Hampshire during the school year, I work back home in Massachusetts as an aide in a nursing home, that specializes in dementia care, and as...
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I have 2 years of experience where I worked as a nursing assistant with children with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, errands, and grocery shopping.
Emma G.
Durham, NH
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello families, my name is Emma! I am a sophomore Political Science student at the University of New Hampshire. I have experience caring for children for the past seven years. I have had the pleasure of working with children ranging from infancy through middle school in addition to children with special needs. I am CPR/AED...
Jessica-lee M.
Portsmouth, NH
$22-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there! I am a fun-loving, enthusiastic, and experienced nanny. I have worked for multiple families in the Boston area until I moved to Portsmouth 3 years ago. I come highly recommended by these families as I am experienced in caring for children of all ages as well as special needs children. I have studied childcare and...
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Jessica is not just a nanny/babysitter to our family but she has become our dearest family friend. She started to care for my son when he was 2 years old. She was a firm but gentle presence especially with an...
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Mother of 3, high school basketball coach, special needs experience from 1-18 years of age. Fit, fun and confident with all ages!
5.0
"Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to...
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5.0
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I have a passion for working with children and have had the opportunity to care for them for the last 10 years. Over the last decade I have cared for families as both a nanny, regular babysitter, as well as a one time babysitter. I have experience with children from all ages as well as multiples and children with special needs.
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I'm from Brazil and I'm 39 years old. I've been living here for 4 years. I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I also love animals. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical...
5.0
"What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our...
Reviewed by Julia K.
Sarah B.
Newmarket, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I love kids of all ages, I tend to prefer groups of kids to be in similar ages. At the same time toddler and infants are some of my favorite ages to work with and I enjoy those ages very much.
Engaging and creative. I enjoy playing outside with kids, teaching crafts, and teaching them new skills and vocabulary. I have worked...
5.0
"Sarah was very sweet and did a great job taking care of our 14 month old daughter."
Reviewed by Dominic S.
5.0
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Are you looking for a sitter who's experienced, reliable, and fun? You've come to the right profile! Hello, my name is Alexys and I have been working with children for over 10 years from 4 weeks to 15 years old. I also have a lot of experience with special needs children. I have my own transportation to travel back and forth as...
5.0
"My boys (ages 4 and 6) loved having Alexys watch them. They had fun and Alexys was great about cleaning up, giving them snacks, changing clothes, and keeping them active on a summer afternoon. They have asked...
Reviewed by Sherri M.
5.0
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Starting in 2013, I started to pursue my career with early childhood education. I watched a few children out of my home while caring for my oldest daughter and pregnant with my second. I also was continuing my education towards my associated degree.
After spending 6 years working in centers and now having three children, I've...
5.0
"Tanya was a young toddler preschool teacher for both my children. she was awesome and very caring. Ive also heard from many people that when she ran the after school program at the local elementary school that...
Reviewed by Courtney B.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Mari. I am a junior at SNHU (online as of right now!) I am an upbeat and bubbly sitter that has been in the babysitting scene for a little over eight years. I was a Special Olympics coach for five years so I feel comfortable with those with learning disabilities or special needs. I also am a volunteer at the...
5.0
"Mariana is such a sweet person. She babysat my son for a few years and he really enjoyed her. She was brave enough to try some of his cooking experiments and he always had nice things to say about their time...
Reviewed by Amy M.
5.0
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Hello my name is Joy I love kids I love working them which is why I choice it as my career. My work experience includes babysitting children, ages ranging from infants, toddlers up to school aged children, house hold cleaning and cooking. I enjoy arts and crafts, creating plays, and any outdoor activities.
I found out how much...
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I have a natural innate skill in caring for babies, toddlers, teens as well as the elderly. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience working with special needs. I can help with Travel, Overnights, Cooking/Meal Preparation. I'm reliable, committed, and organized. I'm look forward to the opportunity to help in the...
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"We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Pam. She has truly been a blessing for our family. Our little one, who is just 9 months old, has thrived under her care, and we couldn't be happier with her...
Reviewed by Lauren H.
5.0
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Hi! I am an energetic, caring, and responsible nanny who loves to play games, get creative and be outside. I've been babysitting and volunteering at summer camps for the last 10 years between professional jobs. I have experience caring for children from newborns to 12 years of age. I also worked with high school aged special...
5.0
"Megan is an excellent care taker. She babysat our 7 year old daughter and 3 year old son. She is punctual, great with our kids and comes from a nice family. We highly recommend Megan and if we could hire her...
Reviewed by Jo-Ellen P.
Nicole H.
Dover, NH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing, Happy And Patient Part/ Full Time Caregiver Available
5.0
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I have been working with children with special needs for the past 5 years. More specifically, I am a certified Speech and Language therapy assistant which has given me so much experience. I find any gains children accomplish extremely rewarding, and love the look on their face when they have achieved something they have been...
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"Nicole deserves 10 stars! We feel like we hit the lottery with her ever since she started working with our sister with Down Syndrome earlier this year. She is kind, patient, creative, outgoing, and an...
Reviewed by Krista D.
Abigail G.
Madbury, NH
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I love to travel and explore the world!! I nannied for 4 families during college. I nannied full time for a family with 3 kids under 4 for 2 years after college. I also have experience with special needs as I worked at a schools summer program for 5 summers in a row. ! I am fun, outgoing, honest and a clear communicator.
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I am a registered pediatric nurse. I worked on a busy 26 bed inpatient medical-surgical pediatric floor for the last two years at Tufts Children's Hospital. I have experience caring for neuro atypical children that have a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: Autism spectrum disorders, anxiety, depression,...
Greenlee E.
Kittery, ME
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi I'm Greenlee I'm 19 I've Always Worked With Kids I Worked With Special Needs Kids For A Year
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I started working with kids when I was 7 raised my sisters, and I babysited kids too for a long time
In my spare time, I like to read or run or watch TV or work
One thing you should know about me is that I work very hard and I love working with kids and teaching then how to read and learn new things
My skills include...
Tayor C.
Exeter, NH
$22-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello, my name is Taylor. I graduated spring of 2023 from the University of New Hampshire. After working a full-time corporate job I have decided to switch career paths. I have babysat throughout high school and also worked at Reed Ferry in Merrimack as a summer para, helping kids with special needs. During my time there I...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Durham, NH
Jessica-lee M.
5.0
Jessica is not just a nanny/babysitter to our family but she has become our dearest family friend. She started to care for my son when he was 2 years old. She was a firm but gentle presence especially with an active boy. She would regularly share photos and updates and was very quick to respond to...
- Care member
Janelle D.
5.0
Janelle was a fantastic nanny for our 21 month old daughter. She was punctual, attentive, and brought positive energy with her during her visits. I would gladly hire her again and any family would be lucky to work with her.
- Care member
Gabriela B.
5.0
What a gem! We feel lucky to have found Gabriela. She is attentive, always knowing what needs doing -- whether that is caring for my husband, doing light housework, or offering a kind word to lift our spirits.
She is always prompt, arriving with a smile on her face and a cheerful greeting....
- Julia K.
Sarah B.
5.0
Sarah was very sweet and did a great job taking care of our 14 month old daughter.
- Dominic S.
Alexys Z.
5.0
You will instantly feel comfortable with Alexys like you have known her for years. She is very friendly and nice to chat with and the kids love her.
- Julianne B.
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