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Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time

Northampton, MA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My name is Madyson. I have a bachelors of science in human development and family studies. I'm my undergraduate degree I focused on child life, hospitalized youth. I worked as a developmental therapist for two years before moving into special education. I have a masters degree in special education and teach full time. I...
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About Me

Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
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Part-time Caregiver

Northampton, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have had multiple steady babysitting jobs the past six years caring for both elementary school aged children and infants. I also have experience working specifically with Twice Exceptional children from my position last summer at a therapeutic camp. In addition to the eight weeks as a counselor, I enjoy volunteering during the...
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Holyoke, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...

Oceana S. says "Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter....

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Compassionate Childcare Provider With A Focus On Special Needs

Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hello! I am delighted to offer my childcare services through Care. With over 8 combined years of childcare and special-education experience, I am committed to providing exceptional care tailored to your kiddo's individual needs. I believe in fostering a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment for children to learn and...

Dennis L. says "Kaitlyn stepped in last minute to help with my 10-month-old son via a last minute request. She arrived on time and demonstrated professionalism and...

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Easthampton, MA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Greetings! I'm Whitney, I'm 33 and have been an early childhood teacher and nanny for over 14 years. I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University. I am licensed to teach Pre-K to Second Grade. I have worked in several licensed public schools, preschools and daycares servicing children with special...
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Experienced Child Care Provider

Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
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Part Or Full-Time Caregiver

South Deerfield, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
My name is Stephanie & I am 45 years old. My experience includes decades of work as a professional nanny & foster parent to children with special needs. I have cared for children of all ages & have acquired substantial experience throughout the years. Some of that experience includes caring for an infant as an overnight nanny,...
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South Hadley, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Dorina, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing children, seniors, and pets. As a mom of four kiddos between ages 4months and 10 yrs, I understand the unique needs of each age group. I have a background in caregiving, having provided compassionate support for hospice patients until their...
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South Deerfield, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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I currently work as a math and science peer tutor at Greenfield Community College (GCC) where I am majoring in Engineering. I hope to attain my associates degree there in the next few years. At GCC, I tutor the following subjects: all math classes from developmental math up through Precalculus, as well as Statistics, Chemistry...
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All About Me!

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is MacKenzie and I'm a sophomore at Umass Amherst studying neuroscience. My mom is one of eight children, so I have naturally grown up surrounded by younger cousins and children of all ages. I have a wide variety of experiences with age and personality, and truly enjoy the presence of children. The last two...
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Amherst, MA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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Growing up with a brother who has special needs inspired my lifelong commitment to nurturing children of all abilities. I work full time during my Winter break and Summer as a Infant/Toddler and Preschool EEC Certified Teacher. I fell in love with working at the daycare and put 110% into their care. Because of my passion for...
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10 Year Experienced CNA Looking For Part Time

South Hadley, MA

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
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I have been working as a CNA for the past 10 years, I started in high school with a CNA program and I have been doing it ever since. I love what I do, and I will be going for my LPN in the next couple years. I have experience with many different types of disabilities and conditions, including paraplegic, quadriplegic, dementia,...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Easthampton, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have extensive experience teaching and caring for children ages 3 through middle school. I currently work as an occupational therapy assistant at the preschool and elementary level. In this position, I have developed substantial experience with special needs/neurodivergent kids. My expertise lies in helping adapt and modify...
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Caregiver

Easthampton, MA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have both personal and professional experience caring for people diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges. I have also been an EMT for going on 4 years, and have experience with food allergies and epilepsy. My experience also encompasses being a Special Education Advocate where I not only helped clients get what...
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Easthampton, MA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am RBT certified and have training and experience working with kids on the Autism Spectrum. I am currently a paraprofessional in a first grade class and have hands-on experience working with children with other developmental delays including nonverbal, behavioral management, wheelchair assistance, and ADD/ADHD. I am also up to...
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Senior Care Provider/Companion

South Deerfield, MA

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$15/hr
Live-in home care
personal care
dementia
I have lived and worked with elderly people and adults with special needs in a community called Camphill Kimberton Hills in Pennsylvania. I'm familiar with administering medicine, helping people bathe, groom themselves and get dressed. I grew up without getting to know my grandparents, and greatly value the influence of elderly...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Hanna, currently pursuing a degree in Public Health Science at UMass Amherst. I have extensive experience working with babies and children through childcare jobs, camps, and youth programs, as well as experience as a job coach for individuals with special needs. I am CPR certified and prioritize safety, health, and...
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Amherst, MA

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$31/hr
7 years experience
I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
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