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Rafael V.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...

Beth S. says "We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional,...

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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Amanda F.

Melrose, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a reliable, communicative and patient kind hearted person who has been working with kids for 12+ years, and also have worked with special ed kids as well.
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Melissa S.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Melrose, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a mom of three and a part time student at North Shore Community College. I have been working with children, both as a nanny and as an LNA caring for special needs children, for 20 years. I truly love working with children and enjoy activities such as lots of time playing outside (I believe this is very...
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Paola D.

Fun Sitter And Nurturing Caregiver

Melrose, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as patient, energic and fun. I'm looking for a job that has flexibility with hours I started working with kids when I was a teenager doing volunteer work in a school teaching English to kids from 2 to 11 years old, them I formed as a Psychologist in Brazil and started to work with special needs...
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Paige L.

Melrose, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Paige I am 20 years old. I have babysat for multiple families over the past 7 years. Since my senior year of high school I have volunteered at Franklin Early childhood center in an integrated classroom. Over my experience I have worked with special needs kids with Autism and Down syndrome. I have always had a...
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Rashidah N.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
respite care
personal care
dementia
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Nicole C.

Reliable

Somerville, MA

3.6(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!

Care Member says "We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a...

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Jillian B.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...

Brandy M. says "Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

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Daisy S.

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

Dorchester, MA

3.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I've been nannying for 6 years. I nannied children from ages 0-13. During those experiences, I meal prepped, drove children to activities, date nights, homework help, and the list goes on! I also have experience nannying/tutoring children with special needs. I am a Lesley University graduate for special education. I am...

Marjanna B. says "Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

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Nathasha H.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hello Family! I'm experienced caring for multiple children different ages, with me, your loves ones receive excellent care in a loving, safe & nurturing environment for them to thrive. Ensuring their safety & physical & emotional well-being. I'm professional, organized, multitasker, discreet, respectful, focused,...

Rachel And Numa P. says "We hired Natasha on two separate occasions - once for a date night to watch our 1-year-old daughter, and a second time to watch both of our...

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Jessica G.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am 46 years old and have been taking care of children for 30+ years. I have dedicated my life to making a difference in the lives of children. I love them, and love doing all the things that children love to do (play, games, crafts, etc) My biggest goal is to give children the opportunity to grow and learn at their own pace,...

Ali M. says "Our family has known Jess for 12 years and she has babysat our 2 daughters from toddler through preteen ages and was phenomenal with them at all ages. She is...

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Lauren P.

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Milagros A.

Chelsea, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello everyone! My name is Milagros. I am from Perú, 32 years old. I think I will be a good fit in your family since I have experience taking care of kids in my country, and now here in the USA ( I moved 6 years ago). I have had good experience taking care of my little kiddos in North Carolina and Florida. I also babysat here in...

Adea G. says "Milagros is a wonderful, loving nanny to our two boys. Our 2 year old would run to the door to leap into her arms every morning. She was attentive and...

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Megan M.

Caregiver

Reading, MA

4.5(0)
from
$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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Shannon G.

Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Hannah M.

Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...

Jenna V. says "Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by...

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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school

Sue M. says "Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs...

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Denia C.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.17/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Melrose, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rafael V.

We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely...

- Beth S.

Ashley B.

My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my...

- Katie S.

Rashidah N.

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is...

- Avain R.

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