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Katherine B.

Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

Oakham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...

Crystal R. says "Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took...

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Caregiver/Home Health Aid

New Ipswich, NH

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Aida and I have been taking care for elderly and Alzheimer patients for 15 years. I understand the different stages of Alzheimer and dementia and I am able to work with them as necessary. I have also worked for worked taking care of a woman for 4 years who had breast and brain cancer, and used a wheelchair until...
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Part Time/Occasional Sitter

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I'm currently an ABA RBT at Keystone Collaborative Education in Leominster Ma I also do two nights for in home Aba Therapy. We teach daily independence along w/social & educational goals. I work one on one with certain students. During my babysitting/nanny jobs, I've helped prepare meals, potty train, naps, bathe, bed and...

Veronica R. says "Malayvanh goes above and beyond and is very passionate and compassionate towards everyone especially with kids ! "

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Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.

Care Member says "Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to...

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Athol, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
2 years experience
I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .

Care Member says "Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and...

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Special Needs Care Provider - ASD, DS, Non-Verbal Experience

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I find care for those with special needs to be incredibly fulfilling. I volunteered at a therapeutic riding center on and off for many years. That experience gave me opportunities to work with a variety of special needs individuals from all age groups. My special needs care began with care for my 50-year-old great aunt with DS....

Jillian A. says "Kiley is compassionate, responsible, knowledgeable and reliable. She is hard-working and is an excellent caregiver."

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!

Christian D. says "Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a...

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Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
visiting nurse
dementia
personal care
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...

Claudia S. says "I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she...

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Greenville, NH

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm currently a household manager for a family in Newton, MA who I've been with for two years. My contract ends and the end of June and I recently moved to NH, so I'm looking for a new full time nanny/ household manager position to start in July. I have been working with children professionally for...

Serena A. says "Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she can. She is a...

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Lancaster, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, I am Sophie. I am a very caring individual (both kids and seniors), very patient, and attentive to their needs. I am trained in CPR for both adults and infants. I also have extensive experience working in childcare, including nannying and babysitting in addition for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and...
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Loving And Patient Aide

Leominster, MA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years. I'm very grateful for the time I've spent being a caregiver and am now a mum to a happy little girl that was born in January of this year. My time in healthcare was spent primarily in long term settings; nursing homes with memory care units and group...
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Leominster, MA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Jaffrey, nice to meet you! I have cared my whole life for my older brother Mathias who has Down syndrome. I have always loved and cared for him and his friends with special needs. My senior year in high school I decided to get a job at Western Dupage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) in Illinois where I am from. I...
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Jaffrey, NH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been a nurses assistant for 8 consecutive years. Working in many setting from pediatrics, special needs, elderly, disabled and end of life care. The last 4 years I have been a stay at home mom and I love it! But I must say I miss helping people. I miss connecting with a "client" or as I like to say friend. I miss the deep...
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Neurodivergent Friendly

Clinton, MA

from
$28/hr
1 year experience
I worked previously as an RBT and currently work in a preschool with spacial needs/ ASD kiddos. I strive to be compassionate, nurturing, and supportive in their development needs.
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RN/Nanny Looking For Part-time Work

Shirley, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
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Kind And Gentle Caregiver

West Boylston, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
visiting physician
companionship
specialized care
I am a caretaker at heart and have taken care of people of all ages with a variety of special needs. I'm calm, creative, resourceful, and encouraging. Helping people make the best of their lives, whatever their situation may be, is something I find very rewarding.
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About Me

New Ipswich, NH

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am currently in school remotely through SNHU and I am getting my associates in IT and also my bachelors in science. I have daycare teaching experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners. I also have about 12 years of babysitting and nannying experience, I even had my own nanny service when I lived in...
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Part Time Nanny Available At $13-15 An Hour

Holden, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have recently moved to Holden and have been a nanny for the past 20 yrs. Prior to that, I was a teacher with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. I also have worked with young special needs children and love what I do.
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Experienced PCA

Leominster, MA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I have worked as a PCA and medical assistant with individuals with special needs for six years. I have worked in private care nursing homes and group homes and have seen a wide variety of diagnosis.
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Orange, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am very out going I have an active CNA license going on 7 years. I have a wide range of experience from 1:1 - nursing homes - hospice - special needs - pediatric health care - hospital setting - rehab settings. I focus my time on your family needs. I have volunteered my time with adult with disability with special. I have...

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Katherine B.

Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9...

- Crystal R.

Malayvanh S.

Malayvanh goes above and beyond and is very passionate and compassionate towards everyone especially with kids !

- Veronica R.

Marcia D.

Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not...

- Care member

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