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Jennifer J.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Topsfield, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've always been in touch with a deep sense of nurturing. In high school, I baby-sat part-time for children ranging in age from 4 months (twins) to 14 years (special needs child). In college, I joined Americorps and worked for a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students to serve preschool...
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Law Student Seeking Part Time Babysitting Work!

Gloucester, MA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi my name is Brooke . I am starting at Suffolk Law School in the fall and looking for some part time work this summer. I have my own car and have experience as an afterschool care giver and mother's helper. I love children and am very active so happy to help however I can. In middle school I worked with special needs students...
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Experienced Early Childhood/Special Educator

Beverly, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 18 years of experience as an Early Childhood Developmental Specialist and parent/teacher coach. I have worked extensively in private homes as well as school settings. In addition to my work with families and children, I am also a mother of three children. We are relocating to the Newport area in order for my daughter to...
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Topsfield, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bringing a blend of passion and experience, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your children. As a graduate student focusing on early childhood education, I possess a deep understanding of child development at North shore Community Collage in Danvers and Lynn. My experience includes caring for children of all ages,...
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Newburyport, College Grad Available For Kids/Pets

Newburyport, MA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 14. I've worked at summer camps, including taking care of a special needs camper. I also plan on being a children's ski instructor.
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Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.

Michelle V. says "Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "

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Tewksbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in caring for children of all ages. My positive experiences nannying sparked a desire to make a real difference in young lives, and to support families by providing dependable care. I am friendly and reliable and I always follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I was an...

Sam O. says "Darlene has been a fantastic nanny for my toddler, AND she helps out around the house. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

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Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....

Care Member says "Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out...

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Caregiver

Reading, MA

4.5(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am going to school for Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University. I have worked with kids on the Autistic Spectrum at Occupational Therapists Associates Wakefield in the feeding group to help desensitize their mouths to different tastes and textures. I have also volunteered with the EMARC program, as a swim buddy, dance...
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Let's Get Messy And Have Fun!

Haverhill, MA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Jenn I am 26 years old. I am looking to help all children be their full selves. I have 10+ years of experience with children including with special needs children. I am a certified teacher as well as babysitting, EEC, CPR and first aid certified. I've mainly worked with newborns, infants and toddlers but have...

Care Member says "Jenn has been watching my children since they were infants. She began watching them for random nights out. It grew to her being their full time...

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Helpful Understanding Home Aid

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$58/hr
5 years experience
I am passionate about helping those around me and making life a little easier in some way. In order to achieve this, a patient must be equipped with knowledge, support, and guidance throughout the entirety of their health care. Communication, intention, and execution throughout an integral health team is vital when navigating a...

Kelly O. says "Kristin has such an upbeat personality with enough compassion to go around. She also arrived to our home on time, with a smile on her face. Never worried...

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Nydia D.'s Photo

Haverhill, MA

4.8(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an attentive, responsible, trustworthy, loving, caring certified caregiver and a mother. I have my CPR and first aid certificates. I am also a Home Health Aide, CNA, and PCA. I have been doing this type of care for 23 years there for I am well-experienced and trained in child care. Working with kids of all ages is my...

Norrine K. says "Always on time. Great with kids! Very kind, pleasant knowledge and definitely someone I would hire again."

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Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.

Tricia S. says "Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community,...

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Haverhill, MA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
I love working with tiny and big brilliant minds! I have worked in health care since I was 15 and have worked in all stages of life although, babies, children, and young adults are the age groups and special needs, I most enjoy working with. I am looking for long term, part time work during the week and I am will to negotiate...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...

Michelle P. says "Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

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Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.

Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...

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Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

Tewksbury, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
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Here To Support You And Your Family

Andover, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I always established a positive relationship with child and parents. I have the ability to deal with difficult situations with consideration and I demonstrated ability to interact successfully with students with special needs including ASD. I have over 20 years of experience working as a Special Needs Aide in schools and...

Sheida F. says "A true angel. I wish I could keep her forever"

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Francesca C.'s Photo

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been professionally working with children for over 10 years. I worked at child care service for 3 years working my way up from a part time assistant in infants to the infant program coordinator. I then took on a full time job for a family when I had watched both of their daughters as infants in my classroom. Their family...

Shauna D. says "Francesca was the lead teacher at our daycare for my son. She was great with the infants and worked well with the parents. She has not worked for us as...

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Angela M.'s Photo

Haverhill, MA

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Angela , I love to assist families with children that need the extra special care &nurturing that it takes daily I have about 7yrs experience especially with "down syndrome "but also ADHD, AUTISM &OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS ALSO taking care of the Cape needs population brings me joy daily I am patient , kind...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $27.00/hr as of May 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ipswich, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Ipswich, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Patty S.

Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.

- Michelle V.

Darlene L.

Darlene has been a fantastic nanny for my toddler, AND she helps out around the house. Any family would be lucky to have her!

- Sam O.

Chloe K.

Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around...

- Care member

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