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Malayvanh S.

Part Time/Occasional Sitter

Lancaster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

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

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Lancaster, MA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I currently have limited availability but would like to hear about what you're looking for. I am a mom of 2 kids, 18 & 19 years old. I used to be a substitute teacher once my youngest was in kindergarten full time and I worked primarily with special needs children. After that I focused on babysitting and adult care. I also...

Olga B. says "Candace is a great caregiver. She adjusts her care style through the transitional infant stages and is very flexible to my baby's needs. Candace is warm,...

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Lancaster, MA

from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Ayer, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...

Donna C. says "Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more...

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Part-time Caregiver/RN Available

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with or without disabilities and a lifetime of experience with individuals with special needs. Growing up, my favorite cousin had Down Syndrome, a feeding tube, and was only able to communicate through some basic ASL which he inspired me to learn. It was useful at my first...

David E. says "Jaime has been one of our PCAs for past six months. She is always on time, doesn't call out sick and gets along extremely well with our Down Syndrome...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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
Respite care
personal care
visiting nurse
hospice services
dementia
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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Highly Qualified

West Boylston, MA

from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
As a lover of children and teaching, I received most of my college credits in an Early Childhood Education/Special Needs program. I put my education on hold to raise and educate my 5 beautiful children who have grown into highly intelligent, capable adults. In 2014, I went back to school and earned a bachelor's degree in...
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Leominster, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I graduated from Fitchburg State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with or without Disabilities after transferring from Mount Wachusett Community College. I taught preschool for about 10 years before taking a break to focus on raising my own children. Over the last 20 years I've work with children...
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Ayer, MA

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
As a nurturing nanny with six years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and ensuring reliable child care. My calm, patient, and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, helping them flourish under my care. Open and consistent communication with parents about their child's day is essential, and I provide...
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Princeton, MA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Working with children is a deeply rewarding experience for me, as I am dedicated to making a positive difference in their lives. With 7 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have developed a high level of expertise in supporting special needs children, leading to significant enhancements in their quality of...
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Leominster, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Abby, currently a college student at Fitchburg State studying to become a teacher. I work for Leominster Public Schools with their before and after school program, where I spend my time helping with homework, playing games, and making sure the kids are having fun (and not climbing the walls). I have experience...
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Playful, Patient, & Special-Needs Friendly

Shirley, MA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Justin, an experienced and caring childcare provider with a background in both nannying and healthcare. I have hands-on experience supporting children with everyday activities, homework, and play, including children with special needs. My healthcare experience has strengthened my skills in patience, attention to detail,...
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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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Stow, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
From a young age, I've felt a calling to nurture and guide children, inspired by my experiences babysitting and growing up alongside my special needs sibling. My goal is to positively impact each child's life. I'm patient, creative, and friendly. I have one year of experience caring for children and some college education. I am...
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Part-time Or Full Time Care Giver

Ayer, MA

from
$15/hr
Craft assistance
I currently work with special needs children transporting them to and from school. I also have personal experience with children with mental illnesses, having to distribute medications to children. Being with children with learning disabilities and need a little extra help and caring for.
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Special And Patient Mom

Shirley, MA

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Hello parents, My name is Josie I have been working with children for over 12 years. I have 3 of my own and I'm also a parent of a special need child. I do have experience with Adhd and Asd and I'm willing to learn more about other disabilities. I'm really patient and I love my work and I do take care of the kids like my own. I...
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Barbara R.'s Photo

Lunenburg, MA

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$15/hr
I have three and a half years of experience as a residential counselor to adult women with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lancaster, MA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Malayvanh S.

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

- Veronica R.

Candace J.

Candace is a great caregiver. She adjusts her care style through the transitional infant stages and is very flexible to my baby's needs....

- Olga B.

Alena H.

Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we...

- Donna C.

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