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60 special needs caregivers are listed in East Boston, MA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in East Boston, MA

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Rehema B.


Wakefield, MA

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Adventures Loving Nanny (vaccinated)

5.0

(6)

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Hi families, nice to meet you. I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have over 10 years in childcare experience taking care of a variety of ages from infant to 6 years old. I have a 4-year-old girl who will be accompany me during visits. I enjoy baking and crafts and fun out door time. I really enjoy exploring with...
5.0
"Rehema and her daughter were so great to have around ! She always had so many fun planned activities for the kids and my daughter was always asking when they would be back to play ! She was a great help to me...

Reviewed by Steph B.

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Rashidah N.


Stoneham, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed,...

Reviewed by Avain R.

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

5.0

(5)

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I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
5.0
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was...

Reviewed by Christopher D.

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Kristen S.


Winthrop, MA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

4.9

(8)

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Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist w/daily living, vital signs, administer meds, Dr. appointments, laundry, baths, meals, engaging in conversations. Depends on Client's needs. Experienced helping clients...
5.0
"She takes what she does very seriously and because she is so caring and attentive she makes sure all that are around her and in her care are happy and taken care of."

Reviewed by Jillian R.

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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Flexible Babysitter

4.6

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I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
5.0
"Kayla is amazing. We are so grateful to have found her and have her as part of our childcare "family". She cares for our three daughters (3yo & 6mo twins). They love her. She is unflappable, always has a...

Reviewed by Lauren T.

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Olivia B.


Arlington, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

5.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
5.0
"Olivia has a wonderfully calm demeanor which is well suited to working with kids. She is also creative and has the ability to engage challenging kids. She watched my 2 year old and 4-month old and I wouldn't...

Reviewed by Danielle M.

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Sevda N.


Malden, MA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(1)

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I am a 25 y. o physician who is doing his postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School. I have a practice of working as a doctor for 1, 5 year.
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Lindsey C.


Woburn, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help. I look forward to hearing from you! Lindsey :)
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Cherylann S.


Woburn, MA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....
5.0
"Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to have her as a nanny."

Reviewed by Jeremiah M.

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Brittany C.


Quincy, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA HHA CPR Phlebotomist

5.0

(2)

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Below is a copy of my resume: Objective To obtain a higher position in the medical field, and further my education. Experience 2010-Present Best Of Care Quincy, MA CNA/HHA * Patient care * End of Life Care * Comfort Care 2009 Norwood Hospital Norwood, MA CNA/Geriatric Psych * Patient Care 2008-2010 North River Home Care...
5.0
"Brittany goes over and above what is asked of her. She is attuned to listening to the needs and wants of patients and their families always willing to lend a sympathetic ear. And incredible problem solver...

Reviewed by Martin C.

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Shannon G.


Malden, MA

$45-50/hr4 yrs exp

Pediatric RN

5.0

(2)

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Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Rachel A.


Brookline, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am patient and love the company of children. At 13 I babysat in the neighborhood. At 16 I worked for the Kids Corner (recreational center) with kids ranging from 6 months to 9 years old; and became CPR certified. In high school I had a care giving job for a boy with autism. I also enrolled in an HSE (human service exploration)...
5.0
"Rachel has been so helpful to our family! Our kids love her and get so excited when "Miss Rachel" is coming over. She helps out with meal preparation for the kids and the house is always tidy at the end of the...

Reviewed by Kendra P.

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Meghan S.


Charlestown, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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Hi! my name is Meg. I have 12 years full time childcare experience that includes ages newborn to 9 years old and special needs children/adults. I have excellent references, I am EEC certified, CPR/first aid certified, valid drivers license and clean driving record. I look forward to speaking with you about how I can become an...
5.0
"Meg is an experienced, dependable, and caring nanny. My daughter loved her and we could tell Meg truly cared for her as well. She was a great addition to our family and we miss her!"

Reviewed by Jessica L.

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My...

Reviewed by Jenna V.

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Kaitlyn L.


Quincy, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...
5.0
"Kaitlyn is an absolute gem! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about kiddos. My son instantly loved her and didn't even notice when I left. She really understands child development and is wonderful at meeting...

Reviewed by Michelle C.

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Chloe K.


Lynn, MA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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 at college I am a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals. I am thrilled to offer my services as a reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"We loved working with Chloe she is truly the best! My kids loved her and ask if she can come back all the time. She went above and beyond, we came home to a spotless house. Not much more you can ask for! I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Liam M.


Cambridge, MA

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

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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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Olga M.


Woburn, MA

$33-40/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Olga and I have been babysitting/nannying for about 12 years. I absolutely love caring for children. I am a patient, trustworthy, responsible and dependable person. I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. I have experience with children ages 3months to 10 years old. I worked at a daycare for...
5.0
"I have known Olga for over 5 years and she is the most dependable nanny I know. She is able to connects with my kids right away and genuinely loves the company of children. She has a great understanding of...

Reviewed by Selam R.

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Roberta S.


Woburn, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time

3.0

(2)

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I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....
5.0
"Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her. We would highly recommend her and our son loves talking to...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Boston, MA

Rehema B.

5.0

Rehema and her daughter were so great to have around ! She always had so many fun planned activities for the kids and my daughter was always asking when they would be back to play ! She was a great help to me keeping things tidy and taking care of my daughter's needs. Unfortunately my family...

- Steph B.

Rashidah N.

5.0

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...

- Avain R.

Alicia N.

5.0

My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.

- Diana O.

Kristen S.

5.0

I had the pleasure of hiring Kristen, to help me with my mother while she was battling cancer, and amputation due to her Diabetes. She is very reliable, and was very helpful till the end. My mom looked forward to seeing her. Her friendly ways, and empathic character, is just two great qualities...

- Sandy V.

Kayla M.

5.0

Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...

- Care member

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Ratings for East Boston, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in East Boston, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.