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Laura K.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Sunderland, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have worked with children ages ranging from 4 days old to 15 years old. I have been babysitting for 10 plus years. I have a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education and a concentration in Behavioral Studies. I worked at a daycare and have experience in all ages from infant to preschool. Multiple children at a time...
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Ware, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
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Springfield, MA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
Experienced Personal Care Assistant with a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with special needs. My experience includes providing support in various settings, from in-home care to special education schools. Skilled in personal care, medication administration, and behavior management. I am proud of my...
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Springfield, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Michaela, I am 26 years old, I have done on and off nannying jobs since I was 15 years old. I am a single mother myself. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I currently with special needs and autistic children. I have a valid license and I drive a SUV.
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Chicopee, MA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I'm an experienced and creative babysitter who loves arts and crafts, meal times, and of course child care! I have experience in caring for children with special needs, multiple children at once, and pets as well. I've helped raise my younger siblings since I was young and just got into professional childcare about...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Feeding Hills, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am available to start working two weeks from hire. I have over 10 years experience in caring for children both in a school setting and being a nanny. I have spent 5 years as a nanny for a family with four children. I also have over 10 years of experience working with children with special needs.
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South Deerfield, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I currently work as a math and science peer tutor at Greenfield Community College (GCC) where I am majoring in Engineering. I hope to attain my associates degree there in the next few years. At GCC, I tutor the following subjects: all math classes from developmental math up through Precalculus, as well as Statistics, Chemistry...
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Special Education Teacher

Longmeadow, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Special education teacher with a degree in severe special education with a concentration in autism.
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Kind, Caring, Energetic Caregiver

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
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Wilbraham, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Serving other people with humility and compassion to bring positive impacts on their lives is my core value.
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Private Childcare Provider

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
With 7+ years of experience with children and young adults of all abilities, I work hard to create a fun and engaging environment to enhance developmental growth. I have experience with CP, ASD, ADHD, and have experience with applied behavioral analysis and other forms of behavioral management.
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I Have Many Years Of Childcare Experience And Would Love To Get A Chance To Work For You.

Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Courtney and I am a grad student at Springfield College. I'm getting my double masters in counseling and Art therapy and plan on working with kids in play therapy. I have been watching kids for 10 years. Anywhere between babysitting nannying and even just taking kids to and from school. I've watched kids from...
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Fun And Passionate Sitter

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
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Seeking Part Time/ Full Time Work With Physically And Developmentally Challenged Individuals

Agawam, MA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked in the human services industry for 20 years plus. During such time I have worked with a wide variety of individuals with varying physical and developmental disabilities. I currently work as a special education teacher. I passionately and patiently enjoy helping to maintain and enhance the quality life of others.
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Hello, My Name Is Alycia And I Would Love To Care For Your Child/family Member !

Westfield, MA

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$8/hr
2 years experience
When I was still in school I chose to do volunteer work with children with special needs. I assisted them to their classes, helped them with school work, eat, brought them to the restroom, etc. But more importantly I was a companion and a friend!
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Feeding Hills, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashlyn, I am a student looking to further enhance my career in childcare. I have seven years of paid experience, have volunteered at numerous after school programs and have officiated for youth sports. My experience ranges from infants (1 mo.), to 11-years. I am also CPR/first aid certified, received my ARC...
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Special Education/Needs

Sunderland, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Lukas, and I've been working with children and adults with disabilities of all types since I was 13. My experience ranges from students with OCD, ADHD, ADD, Asperger's, high functioning Autism, and neuromuscular physical disabilities. The experience that gave me the most fulfillment and where I felt the most effective...
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Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs

Chicopee, MA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
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Sunderland, MA

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$16/hr
2 years experience
HI i m Ashlynn! i m a young, creative and energetic person with a very active lifestyle! I love to work alongside children! I have worked as a summer camp counselor and worked along side kids with all sorts of children with varying disabilities! I have also worked as a party host. I also have worked as an after school counselor,...
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