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CNA/HHA/PCA

Fitchburg, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am an honest and caring person and I have a lot of experience in home-care and also have hospital experience of 15 years with a great references. I love to assist people and enjoy working with special needs which is a great learning experience that has impact my life.
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Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

Oakham, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Part Time/Occasional Sitter

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I'm currently an ABA RBT at Keystone Collaborative Education in Leominster Ma. I also do two nights of 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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Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
visiting nurse
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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Caregiver/Home Health Aid

New Ipswich, NH

5.0(0)
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$28/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 Caregiver/RN Available

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
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...

Jonathan H. says "Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties...

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Townsend, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been working as a nanny since 2016. Additionally, I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (licensed in Ma)I I have experience with all ages of children, special needs and older adults.
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Clinton, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for. I took Early childhood education...
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Nanny, Babysitter

Athol, MA

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Taking care of children has always been something I enjoy greatly and I have just as much fun as they do! The best and most rewarding part was always having them wanting me to come back. I love to keep the kids busy with fun projects and games. Currently I work for a transportation company particularly in student some with...
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Still River, MA

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$18/hr
Meal prep
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
transportation
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am a kind, gentle, and caring person. I'm working on going back to school to become a Nurse Midwife, and would love to assist in any daily tasks you may need. I'm 27 years old and am a very hard worker who is passionate about serving others. I have also worked and served children and families...
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Greenville, NH

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Katie. I recently finished a nanny contract with twin infants who started daycare and I'm looking for a new position. I also just had a baby so I'm looking for a family who would be okay with me taking the baby with me. I have been working with children professionally for over 10 years, but started...
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Kind And Gentle Caregiver

West Boylston, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Specialized care
dementia
companionship
visiting physician
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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Leominster, MA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Christina, and I recently graduated with my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I have about 5 years of experience working in a preschool/elementary school as an Educational Support Professional, where I worked closely one-on-one with children with special needs. Before working in education, I was a...
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Greenville, NH

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm studying Child and Family Studies at FSU , when I graduate I will go to grad school at BU for Child Life and Family Services with a goal of working as a Child Life specialist at Boston Children's Hospital! Pre-COVID I taught for a before and after school kindergarten program and I worked in a K-2...
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Still River, MA

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$30/hr
17 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been a nanny and in-home care person for over 15 years. I have worked with babies, children, teens, and adults from many ages and backgrounds, and have also worked privately and professionally with young people who have special needs for many of those years. As a recent graduate of MGH Institute for Health Professions...
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Clinton, MA

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$25/hr
Hello! My name is Olin, l use they/them pronouns. I'm looking for a nanny/babysitting/care giving job during the day. I started out as a mother's helper when I was 11, I am now 23. I have done everything from watching groups of 10+ kids at a time (by myself), premie babies with specific needs, kids with a feeding tube, and kids...
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Holden, MA

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$25/hr
30 years experience
I have worked with emotionally disturbed children for 10 years and presently am working for a family with a young child. I am a certified teacher of young children with special needs.
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Troy, NH

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Currently work at Backus hospital two nights a week as a Nursing assistant. Before I worked with adults with disabilities at a group home in colchester.
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Part Time Nanny Available At $13-15 An Hour

Holden, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 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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Townsend, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm a caregiver of more than 10 years as I have kids of my own, one of whom is special needs/handicapped. I am CNA certified as of 2017 and CPR/BLS certified for infants and adults. I also have years working with dementia and long term patients. I am more than able to help with household duties along with grocery...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2026

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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.

Kelley H.

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...

- Claudia S.

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