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Maryellen B.

North Reading, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maryellen and I'm a teacher/nanny with many years of experience. I have two adult children. I was born and raised in upstate NY. I was passionate about childhood education early on. I have been a children's skating instructor, swim instructor for special needs and summer kids, preschool teacher, day care provider,...

Marina G. says "Maryellen was wonderful. Our 6 months old bonded with her right away and did not cry once throughout the day. We struggle with day naps but somehow...

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Special Needs Provider

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs for 5 years. I was a therapeutic support staff worker for two children at a camp. I helped with social skills and integrating them with their peers. I was a lead teacher at a school with children with ASD (autism) and other behavior disorders in a school setting. I have experience...

Ann H. says "Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and always on time....

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Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA. I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...

Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...

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Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...

Allison B. says "Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Caregiver

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact...
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Helpful Understanding Home Aid

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Charlestown, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
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Babysitter

Allston, MA

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
My interests are definitely with special needs children. I have been a camp counselor at special needs camp and have been responsible for children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Prader-Wili syndrome and more! I have also babysat typically developing children of all ages. I have been a babysitter for six years.
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Medford, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I have been babysitting throughout my whole life. I was also a camp counselor at the boys and girls club where I worked with several underprivileged and special need children.
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Full Time Nanny

Boston, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
My name is Nicole. I have worked as a nanny for 6 year and as a daycare teacher for 6 years. I am looking for full time employment as a nanny. I was certified as a EMT as well as having specialized training in First Aid, CPR, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome. I have worked with every age group including experience with special needs.
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Part-Time Child Caregiver

Boston, MA

from
$49/hr
Craft assistance
carpooling
I am a student at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I'm majoring in nursing and hope to specialize in pediatric care. I have been babysitting for 5 years and love it! I have a lot of experience with many different ages of children (9 months to 12 years). I have babysat twins and a child with special needs. I...
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Fun Reliable

Boston, MA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping. I am a mother of 4 children 3 boys and 1 girl ages 26 20 19 17. I also have been working for Brockton public school with special needs preschoolers for the last 9yrs. While my kids were younger I waitressed at night and babysat for friends kids so I...
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Malden, MA

from
$50/hr
Hospice services
visiting nurse
dementia
live-in home care
I am a Registered Nurse in the United States and Brazil with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. Much of my career has been dedicated to primary care and caring for the elderly. I have extensive experience working in nursing home settings, where I developed a deep understanding of the vulnerabilities and needs of older...
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South Boston, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! Just updated this a little as I recently relocated to Boston. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have over 14 years of paid childcare experience. I have worked in a certified private day school as well as in home. I am experienced with newborn-school aged children, multiples, special needs, sleep...
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Boston, MA

from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Hope! I have 5+ years of nannying and babysitting experience with children ages newborn to 5 years old. I've been lucky to be a part of one family's life long-term, and have watched their youngest grow from an infant into a 5-year-old, and also have been caring for their newest baby (currently 3 months old). Watching...
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Passionate Montessori-trained And Creative Caregiver

Boston, MA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Passionate Montessori-trained Preschool Teacher with 5+ years of experience fostering early childhood development through play-based learning, social-emotional awareness, and individualized instruction. 10+ years of experience with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I moved to MA from Utah just a month ago!...
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Allston, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a grad student working toward a degree in clinical counseling. I am not licensed to provide your children with therapy, but I do have a strong educational background in child development and mental health. I'm a crafty, nature-loving person who is sure to keep kiddos well-entertained! I started working with kids when I was...
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Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started as a mother's helper at 11 and started babysitting from there. I have babysat kids from infant to pre teens. I have worked with kids who have several different special needs. I have worked a day camps as head counselor. Taking care of 40+ kids ranging from the age of 4-12. After that I worked for another camp called...
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Malden, MA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I am a part-time babysitter with two years of experience caring for children ages 5-12. I have a passion for childcare stemming from taking care of my own three younger siblings to the siblings of friends and neighbors. Additionally, I have experience with both special needs and ESL children. I'm confident in my ability to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of May 2026

  • 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

Maryellen B.

Maryellen was wonderful. Our 6 months old bonded with her right away and did not cry once throughout the day. We struggle with day naps but...

- Marina G.

Emily F.

Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and...

- Ann H.

Paul M.

Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in...

- Care member

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