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Julia P.


West Roxbury, MA

$28-43/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

4.5

(2)

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My name is Julia. I have 10 years of experience taking care of children (all ages and also with special needs - TDAH). Additionally, I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have bachelor's degree, speak English, Portuguese and Spanish. I don't drink or smoke. I'm pet friendly, strong driver/swimmer.
5.0
"Thanks to her regular family being out of town on vacation, Julia was able to swoop in and save us when our babysitter canceled on us at the last minute while we were in town for a trade show. Julia took our...

Reviewed by Emily G.

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Lynda R.


Mansfield, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

5.0

(2)

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I am an experienced senior caregiver with dementia care and mobility issues experience. I understand the special needs of the elderly and have great compassion for them and endless patience. I was a Certified Medical Assistant for many years so my background is helpful with elders needs. I also can offer laundry services, meal...
5.0
"Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family...

Reviewed by Laura B.

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Kimberly S.


Foxboro, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

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My name Is Kim. I am 38 years old and currently reside in Foxborough Massachusetts. I have been a nanny for over a decade. I've worked for four different long-term families. I have worked for Care. com's Backup Care program. I specialize in multiples. I have experience with special needs from hip dysplasia, NG feeding tubes, and...
5.0
"Kim has been with our 3 children for the past 4 years. She always finds activities to engage the kids, such as music, ABCs, arts & crafts, math and spelling. We were a little nervous to keep our children home...

Reviewed by Heather M.

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Angela C.


Hyde Park, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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. "

Reviewed by Linda H.

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Sarah R.


Canton, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available For Date Nights & Weekends

4.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Sarah. I am a registered nurse working full-time with kids in grades Kindergarten - 5th as a School Nurse! I love my job and I love working with kids! In my free time, I'd love to help out other families with date nights or just help needed on the weekends so you can get whatever it is you need done! I am also...
5.0
"Sarah has been babysitting my 4 children for the past 4 years. My children are now 12,13,14& 16. She has always been punctual, reliable and always eager to work. My children absolutely love Sarah and still...

Reviewed by Erin B.

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Patricia B.


Norfolk, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

5.0

(4)

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My name is Ms Trish. I am very interested in assisting prospective parents with their child care needs. I have been a successful nanny for the past 3 years and am looking for my next opportunity. Prior to this I was employed as a full time child care supervisor for children between the ages of 3 to 10. I have teaching...
5.0
"Ms. Trish was great! She messaged me to understand what the children like to do, brought a ton of stuff to have fun with, and then kept her promise of tired kids when we got home."

Reviewed by Andrew O.

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Amber V.


Milton, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(5)

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I have been babysitting since I was about 14. When I was 14, I babysat a set of twins (3) and their baby sister (11 months). I babysat for a family friend from the ages of 2-8. I also babysat for two boys, ages 3 and 5, for the past few years. I babysat three boys, ages 5, 7 and 10, daily after school. In the summer of 2017, I...
5.0
"Amber is amazing with all 4 of my children! She is great with engaging them at all their different ages! "

Reviewed by Terasa B.

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Nicole C.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Special Needs Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hello, I am a special needs paraprofessional at a school in Hyde Park. I'm looking for some afternoon, evening and weekend work. I have worked with moderate to severe special needs, Autism spectrum disorder, mental health disorders, Down syndrome, MR, PDD, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, light housekeeping, food allergies,...
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Tara L.


Foxboro, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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5.0

(2)

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Hi My name is Tara. I have access to my own transportation. I have much experience working with young children and families of all ages. I am CPR & First Aid Certified, I have worked as a teacher for infant, toddlers, preschool, as well as school aged children for the past several years. I also have much experience working with...
5.0
"Tara was great. Our daughter loved her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone"

Reviewed by William M.

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Bethany B.


Mansfield, MA

$25-50/hr

Personal Connections

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I am an (early) retired teacher with 27 years of experience teaching students with special needs. I have volunteered with hospice organizations for both memory care and end of life compassionate care.
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Alice H.


Canton, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Others Is The Highest Expression Of Humanity

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Hello! I'm Alice, an Australian who adores working with people. I have over a decade of professional experience working with children and adults in ESL education (including special needs). One of my strengths is being able to create engaging activities that either teach new material or reinforce what is learned in the...
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Susanne B.


Westwood, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Companion/ Caregiver

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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. I also can...
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Carolyn T.


Milton, MA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Special Educator/Care Taker

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I am currently a licensed special education teacher with a concentration working with students with severe disabilities. I will also be receiving my master's degree in special education in May. I am licensed to teach children ages 3-22. I have also worked as a personal care attendant for a young lady with multiple disabilities,...

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I have a younger brother with a severe shellfish allergy. I take allergies very seriously and also working in the food industry in the past, I know the importance of taking precautions. Food allergies is something that shouldn't be taken lightly and I make sure of that.
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Gian C.


Dedham, MA

$14-25/hr5 yrs exp

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I began healthcare back in the summer of 2011, working with disabled/special needs clients as a camp counselor. Over the past decade I've accrued more than 5+ years of consistent healthcare experience and expanded on my knowledge with elder in-home care. As my grandfather becomes older, as I am his caretaker, I have learned...
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Amanda K.


Mansfield, MA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Amanda

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I have loved caring for children of various ages for many years now. I have over 8 years of experience and am great at creating relationships with kids. I also have experience with kids with special needs. I just graduated college and am looking for a position with a family where we will be the perfect fit for each other!
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Clara B.


Millis, MA

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, My name is Clara, I am 26 years old, and I live in Millis, MA. I currently work part time for a company assisting children with emotional and developmental needs. I am very easy going, kind, and responsible. I am fully vaccinated, and am first aid and CPR certified. I have a lot of experience including babysitting, driving...
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Elizabeth A.


Sharon, MA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Special Needs Nanny

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I have worked with special needs for a few years, adult MR, emotionally disabled adolescents, ADHD, ADD, fetus alcohol syndrome, bipolar, autism, Aspergers, Down syndrome, handicap women, and the elderly; stroke victims, dementia, and have experience as a P.C.A, and community outings. I have administered medications. I enjoyed...
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Kelsey M.


West Roxbury, MA

$24-31/hr2 yrs exp

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With two years of dedicated experience as a special education teacher, I have been deeply involved in a sub separate program tailored for students with emotional disabilities. My role involves creating and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), employing specialized strategies to support emotional and academic...
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Sophia L.


West Roxbury, MA

$20-25/hr

Summer Full Time Caregiver

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I am a clinical psychology major who is intending to attend graduate school and become a therapist specializing in mood/anxiety disorders. I have experience with certain psychological needs and programs specialized to these needs. Although I don't have hands-on experience with ASD, I am well educated in the disorder(s) and am a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in East Walpole, MA

Julia P.

5.0

Thanks to her regular family being out of town on vacation, Julia was able to swoop in and save us when our babysitter canceled on us at the last minute while we were in town for a trade show. Julia took our girls to museums and parks, prepped and fed them lunch, and got our 2 year old down for a...

- Emily G.

Lynda R.

5.0

Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her.

- Laura B.

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kim was the best! She was incredibly helpful for us while we adjusted to being new parents. She took amazing care of our son and provided so much knowledge to us that we otherwise wouldn't have had. She was so caring and always had a positive and warm demeanor. We couldn't recommend her more, our...

- Maggie K.

Angela C.

5.0

My dog loves Angela. She has great personality.

- Linda H.

Sarah R.

5.0

We love Sarah and would be happy to have her back! She is patient, kind, and compassionate with both of my kids. A bonus is she is also comfortable with animals!

- Rachel M.

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