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Ashley B.

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Mattapan, MA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...

Blake S. says "Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so...

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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
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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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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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
As a mother of Four, considering my experience, my off springs have made me even more committed, responsible, flexible and very patient. Reliable and very detail oriented. Kindness at all time besides safety is number one priority. Willing to: visiting museums, libraries, outsides activities, arts and craft, board games, and...

Care Member says "We had Kenia full time from when our baby was 4mo until he was 20mo. Our son is now 2.5 yo and we still get Kenia's help intermittently. We don't know...

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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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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
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
companionship
+ 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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Clare O.

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...

Cassidy D. says "Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

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Saranya S.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children of all ages. My profession nanny experiences ignited a passion to positively impact young lives and support families by providing dependable care. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I am also certified in First Aid...

Jenna S. says "Saranya "Netny" is our current nanny for our 9-month-old son. She is warm, caring, conscientious, a natural with children, and flexible to our preferences...

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Tendo N.

CNA,home Health Aid And Personal Care Assistant Available

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
-I have several years of experience taking care of seniors with various diagnoses, including dementia, stroke care, post-hospital recovery, Parkinson's, diabetes and many more. I am able to do transportation, I am flexible and willing to travel if need be.

Carolyn N. says "She is a brilliant young lady, very dependable and loves her job. I would definitely hire her again and again."

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Kaitlin S.

Babysitter

Wayland, MA

4.5(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
A little bit about myself. I'm 28 years old. 10+ years experience. Background working in Public Education Pre-K through 5th grade, special education (para/aid), after school programing, summer camps, nursery programing, and private care. Associates Degree and ECE Certificate I have training in CPR and First Aid, Concussion...

Katie W. says "Kaitlin is wonderful with my infant twins. She interacts with them and keeps them busy. She is also great with my two year old daughter who sees her before...

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Angela I.

Experienced Montessori- Special Needs- Teacher- Available Now

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, I am a Montessori Kindergarten teacher with a master's degree in Montessori childhood education. I have over 10 years of experience in the education field and babysitting jobs. I have worked with kids ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age. I speak English and Spanish, love working with kids and enjoy helping them with...

Nick C. says "Angela is dedicated, hard working, and gives 100% to everything she does. She has also been kind enough to help me improve my Spanish skills, and I have...

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Arismar M.

Fun, Educational Nanny!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Arismar (Ari) for short, I am 27 years old & I am currently enrolled at Bay Path University. I have been involved in childcare for about 8-10 years. I started my journey at my mothers family day care back when I was 18. Since then I have worked as a nanny for a few families, worked for Child care center & have...

Nancy R. says "Ari has been with our family since I went back to work when my son was 3 months old, until now when he'll be starting preschool. She is extremely reliable...

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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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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
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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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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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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Gracieli R.

Natick, MA

from
$15/hr
Transportation
light cleaning
live-in home care
I'm from Brazil and I'm 37 years old. I've been living here for 8 years . I have experience helping patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, and children with special needs. I consider myself dedicated, patient, and kind. I'm a Physical Therapist, with a broad range of expertise in various areas of Physical Therapy with an emphasis...
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Sophia L.

Brighton, MA

from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi there, my name is Sophia and I have about 2 years of experience in childcare, 3 in personal care in general. I've babysat children ages 2-14 while attending college, babysat babies aged newborn-2 back home in South Korea, and I also have experience working with special needs individuals, more specifically cerebral palsy,...
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Gretta H.

Full Time Nanny Available

Boston, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
-Worked with children ranging from 2months-6yrs old at Bridge to Learning Children's Center (2009-2011) -Worked as a student aide to special needs children ages 14-20yrs at Lynnfield High School -Worked as a nanny to a 12year old boy in Boston, Ma (2013-2015) -Very self sufficient and independent working with children of all...
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Irmanie M.

More About Me!

Mattapan, MA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Irmanie! I'm 27 years old and live in Mattapan. I have a great deal of experience working with both the elderly and special needs children. In 2021, I graduated nursing school from a credited college in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Since then, I have worked in a nursing home, a hospital, and a psychiatric mental...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.33/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 Needham Heights, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Needham Heights, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ashley B.

Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were...

- Blake S.

Nicole C.

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...

- Care member

Erin M.

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

- Sue M.

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