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Athena Z.

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
I am a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.

Peter G. says "Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Cherylann S.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....

Jeremiah M. says "Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to...

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Melissa I.

Creative Childcare Provider Seeking Nanny Position Close To Water Town.

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My Qualifications: -10+ Years experience in childcare/nanny various ages. - Certified Respite Care Provider for Children w Autism. - Loves engaging Children in creative arts. -Big fan of outdoor activities - Creative, Patient, and Flexible. - Non-Smoker/ and health conscious - Loves Museums/History/and Art. - Excellent...
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Olivia B.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
companionship
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...

Diana O. says "My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely...

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Roberta S.

Experienced Loving, Caring Nanny Available Full-Time & Part-Time

Woburn, MA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I work in a public school as a lunch monitor. I am unavailable 11-3 until June24th. after that I am available anytime. I am a mom. My husband works from home. it makes it easier to work. I have a clean CORI. I'm energetic, able to multi-task with ease. I have twin and special needs experience, able to care for several children....

Care Member says "Roberta has been an amazing help to us with transportation for our son's swim practice. She has always been on time and is flexible when we need her....

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Ana M.

Hey

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...

Chizoba U. says "Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were...

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Rick P.

Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$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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Sarah Beth W.

Recent College Graduate - Home For The Summer!

Lexington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience babysitting children aged 3 months to 18 years. I just recently graduated college with a degree in early childhood education and human development. I am comfortable with pets!
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Maria V.

Experienced Caretaker

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...

Alysia M. says "Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how...

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Emonie P.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Emonie. A North Carolina native who recently moved to Massachusetts. I have over 10 years of childcare experience ranging from infants to school-aged, including special needs. I've worked in daycare and school settings and have also spent many years babysitting and nannying for a lot of of families I had to leave...

Care Member says "Miss Emonie is the best nanny! She worked with my family for over a year with my 2 daughters. One was only 6 months and the other 7 yrs old. I could...

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Jennifer L.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I'm a Boston native. I'm a kind, compassionate person, who finds joy in building a special relationship with whom I care for. Because of my outgoing and playful nature, I am easily able to connect with people. I'm vigilant and responsible when it comes to health and safety but I like to treat a...

Danice E. says "Jennifer watched our adult son with special needs during a wedding. She was easy to communicate with, very likable, professional and flexible. We highly...

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Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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Robert H.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with families, helping to raise their children for close to 20 years now. I focus on engaging children in many activities and developing lasting relationships. I enjoy my work with children and take great pride in it. I am a fan of outdoor activities and I am familiar with many places to bring children for...

Lucille P. says "Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our son, whose is...

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Kimberly A.

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working in the child care field for 30 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...

Barbara G. says "Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed....

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Mislene D.

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I have spent the past five years pursuing my passion to help others. I have completed a CCA , Home Health Aide Program and Nurse Aide Training Program and hope to use these skills to better the lives of my clients. I am proficient in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Care Member says "Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care....

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Katie K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Cambridge. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity in college, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and family members for years. I have been a nanny...

Ashley D. says "Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly...

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Marybeth S.

OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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Leonie C.

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

Boston, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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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

Athena Z.

Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can.

- Peter G.

Francesca C.

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...

- Shauna D.

Cherylann S.

Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would...

- Jeremiah M.

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