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Friendly, Energetic Sitter

Chicopee, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Steffanie and I have 2 years of experience as a special needs paraprofessional in the school system working with elementary and middle school aged children. I also have experience as a mental health counselor where I cared for children by providing fun, creative games to learn and play as well as always made sure...
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Chicopee, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a stay at home mom with over a decade of childcare experience, including nannying for infants and toddlers as well as older children; I have worked with children with varying types and degrees of special needs, and I have tutored in math, ESL, and literature. I was an EMT for 3 years prior to the birth of my daughter and...
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Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My name is Madyson. I have a bachelors of science in human development and family studies. I'm my undergraduate degree I focused on child life, hospitalized youth. I worked as a developmental therapist for two years before moving into special education. I have a masters degree in special education and teach full time. I...
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Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time

Northampton, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Caregiver

Easthampton, MA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have both personal and professional experience caring for people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges. I have also been an EMT for going on 4 years, and have experience with food allergies and epilepsy. My experience also encompasses being a Special Education Advocate where I not only helped clients get what...
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South Hadley, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Morgan, a South Hadley dog walker and pet sitter with over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats. My background includes working as a veterinarian technician and pet sitter, plus time in the pet insurance world. So I understand both the everyday joys and the unexpected moments of your dogs and cat's health....
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Indian Orchard, MA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Medication administration, cooking, helping people with their ADLs and ISP goals, supporting families with incontinence changing and also those with special needs. I'd describe my personality as compassionate in care given , loving , respectful, and supportive. I like caring for seniors because l enjoy helping people and...
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Part-time Caregiver

Northampton, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have had multiple steady babysitting jobs the past six years caring for both elementary school aged children and infants. I also have experience working specifically with Twice Exceptional children from my position last summer at a therapeutic camp. In addition to the eight weeks as a counselor, I enjoy volunteering during the...
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Springfield, MA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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 been a PCA for the past three years and have helped cared for elders. I have a valid license...
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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. Med...
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Behavior Technician

Granby, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Behavioral technician with experience with all ages. I primarily work with children with autism Monday - Friday 9a-12p. I can provide full reference.
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Michaela C.'s Photo

Springfield, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Easthampton, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...
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Springfield, MA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Tamera and I have been an active babysitter/ nanny/ caregiver for 8 years now! In between all of that, I have had a little under a year of daycare experience in the toddler room, and enjoyed every moment I had watching the children grow and develop! I also just finished my first year at Wilson Middle School as a...
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Yu G.'s Photo

Westfield, MA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Yu. I worked at preparatory school as a daycare teacher. I've experienced working with special needs kids, daycare work for 6years. If you have any specific requests for childcare that I can give you, feel free to share with me! I have a degree in education and have a PE teacher license. I can show you my transcript too...
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Experienced Care Giver For Special Needs Individuals.

Easthampton, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
I consider myself to incredibly caring, detail oriented, and fun loving. I am experienced in working with children, teens, and seniors. I have worked with individuals diagnosed ASD and ADHD, and I have training in trauma informed care. As a former foster parent, a mother of 3, and a grandmother of 2, I have extensive experience...
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Westfield, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have a passion for caring for those in need. I've been doing child care for over 10 year and recently just left the field of veterinary medicine to attend nursing school. I've worked with a few younger adults with special needs and found the time bonding with them to be amazing. If you think I could be a good fix for...
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Sashalee S.'s Photo

Springfield, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
Making a positive impact on someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With three years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is patient, calm, friendly, and detail-oriented. I prioritize understanding each person's...
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Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have worked with special needs children most of my life. I had therapeutic foster children for many years and recently I did shared living with a handicapped woman. I worked as a special ed tutor for three years in an area school.
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Full Time Caregiver Available Starting August

Westfield, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a licensed Severe and Multiple disabilities MA teacher. I have experience taking care and providing education to students (age 0 to 20) with different diagnosis. Those includes: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deafblind, Down Syndrome, Development Delay, Brain Injury and CHARGE syndrome.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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