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Special needs caregivers in Newton Highlands, MA

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Lori S.


Newton Highlands, MA

$30-42/hr10 yrs exp

Mom And Speech And Language Therapist

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I am a speech pathologist and I have worked in clinics, hospitals and schools. Currently I work in a therapeutic school but I'm off this summer. I am experienced and comfortable with adults and children with special needs. I love all pets. I have three grown children 18, 20 and 22 all in college.
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Margery D.


Natick, MA

$23/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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I love kids and animals and have years experience with both. I have special needs care experience and am willing to work with special needs kids as well. I love arts and crafts as well as sports to do with the older kiddos. I love just hanging out with the younger kiddos watching them hit their milestones.
5.0
"Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Liam M.


Cambridge, MA

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

5.0

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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a former ABA therapist I worked in special education school
5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework....

Reviewed by Yelena K.

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Susanne B.


Westwood, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Companion/ Caregiver

5.0

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Hello, I work as a companion to female seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and stroke recovery in their homes or in assisted living and occasionally in hospice. I can help with making light meals and snacks and help with laundry in addition to helping a person with her activity of daily living skills and interests. My career was...
5.0
"Susanne has decades of expertise, and is a patient, focused, well-educated and talented care giver. She helped our family during a difficult situation, with 2 elderly parents each dealing with their own...

Reviewed by Larry E.

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Denia C.


Roxbury, MA

$65/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With Children And Adults With Special Need. I Am A Share Living Provider

5.0

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Greetings, I have an extensive and variety work experience with children and adults with special needs. My background is in the medical field. I have had the opportunity to work at major hospitals: BMC, Mass General, Dana Farber Cancer Inst., Children's Hospital and Brigham & Womens. I know the importance of care and patience...
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Mattea G.


Somerville, MA

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Ready To Care Well For Your Child

5.0

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Hello! My name is Mattea. I am 25 years old! I am energetic, fun, and love helping children learn and grow! I have worked with kids for over 10 years! I was a preschool teacher for three years and was passionate about encouraging my students in their creativity. I have worked with children with special needs as well and love to...
5.0
"Mattea is a very caring young woman. When my granddaughter was younger she bonded with Mattea over a tea party. She talked about it for a long time afterward because Mattea poured into her life at that moment....

Reviewed by Leslie B.

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

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My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her...

Reviewed by Michael T.

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Daisy S.


Dorchester, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider/ Behavior Analyst/Special Education Teacher

3.0

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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...
5.0
"Daisy is absolutely lovely. She is warm and authentic, and her genuine enjoyment of kids is so clear."

Reviewed by Marjanna B.

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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

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I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed 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.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Reviewed by Peter G.

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Brittany C.


Quincy, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA HHA CPR Phlebotomist

5.0

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Below is a copy of my resume: Objective To obtain a higher position in the medical field, and further my education. Experience 2010-Present Best Of Care Quincy, MA CNA/HHA * Patient care * End of Life Care * Comfort Care 2009 Norwood Hospital Norwood, MA CNA/Geriatric Psych * Patient Care 2008-2010 North River Home Care...
5.0
"Brittany goes over and above what is asked of her. She is attuned to listening to the needs and wants of patients and their families always willing to lend a sympathetic ear. And incredible problem solver...

Reviewed by Martin C.

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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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I currently work with disabled adults at Perkins. I am very proud of and experienced in working with any disabled people.
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Eli T.


Boston, MA

$24-28/hr2 yrs exp

Eli- Special Needs Experience!

5.0

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I have 2 years of experience working with special needs, and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I currently work at Perkins school for the blind so I have experience with physical and developmental disabilities! I also have my own business where I teach music lessons to my own students independently and also teach...
5.0
"Eli is a wonderful sitter - care taker for our son with special needs. Eli is caring, loving, kind, dependable and punctual. Our child's needs were met with ease and grace and Eli provided safe care and fun. We...

Reviewed by Kirsten K.

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Grace E.


Dorchester, MA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Childcare Provider

5.0

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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Prompt, attentive, great with our 4yo!"

Reviewed by John P.

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Amanda R.


Boston, MA

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, my name is Amanda, and I am 25 years old. I am a part time graduate student working to obtain a master's in Children and Family Social Work. I have 5+ years of experience in working with children, teens, and those with special needs. My previous experiences include working as a one-on-one counselor at a special needs camp...
5.0
"Amanda worked with us for several months and was just a ray of sunshine. She is so sweet, caring, dependable, very responsible and just the best. We really cannot say enough good things about her. When she had...

Reviewed by Polina I.

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't...

Reviewed by Alex C.

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Amilton S.


Cambridge, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Extended Services

5.0

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I dedicate my spare time to the senior community. I feel this group needs my medical expertise, love, kindness, respect, laughter, and care. I bring professionalism and courtesy. I am a surgical specialist in the dental office. When I am not practicing dentistry, I dedicate my time as a nurse to assist seniors and special needs....
5.0
"Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach...

Reviewed by Anne C.

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Ariana R.


Newton Center, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny!

5.0

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Hi! I am a student from Newton currently going into my fourth year at McGill University, and am spending my third summer on island. I have experience nannying and in childcare at two private Montessori schools in Newton, in addition to being a nanny on island for three families in the past years. I am a very creative, outgoing,...
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"Ariana is the kindest, most reliable, most fun babysitter ever! She is constantly thinking up fabulous activities for our 2.5 year old daughter. She is super relaxed and meshed seamlessly into our family in no...

Reviewed by Risa N.

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Jacirah F.


Dorchester, MA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Tutor Available

5.0

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I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...
5.0
"Jacirah treated my daughter like she was her own. After I picked her up she couldn't stop talking about how much how fun they had together. My daughter even asked if Jacirah could come to Disney with us LOL!...

Reviewed by Kiana K.

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Judith B.


Dorchester, MA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newton Highlands, MA

Margery D.

5.0

Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I appreciated! I highly recommend Meg as a great babysitter!

- Care member

Liam M.

5.0

Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and bedtime were also smooth and timely....

- Yelena K.

Susanne B.

5.0

Susanne has decades of expertise, and is a patient, focused, well-educated and talented care giver. She helped our family during a difficult situation, with 2 elderly parents each dealing with their own health challenges. Susanne provided comprehensive summaries after her visits via email, and...

- Larry E.

Mattea G.

5.0

Mattea is a very caring young woman. When my granddaughter was younger she bonded with Mattea over a tea party. She talked about it for a long time afterward because Mattea poured into her life at that moment. Mattea has a way of talking to children that makes them feel very important. Love exudes...

- Leslie B.

Cheryl T.

5.0

Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail and communication skills.

- Michael T.

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