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Jovanna B.

Leicester, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
For five years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My early babysitting experiences sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I have experience with special needs children and coursework in early child development. I am also...
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Spencer, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! Thanks for reading my profile. I have always loved working with children and learning with them. I am very friendly, and kind. I treat each child as if they were my own. I believe that every child is special and should be treated with the upmost respect. Children are constantly watching us as adults, so I try to show...
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Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Belchertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing. I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...

Tonya D. says "Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who...

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Licensed Nurse Available Part Time

Westminster, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I presently work in a home for developmentally delayed individuals. I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages of medically fragile and special needs individuals. I really love my work and the people I care for and I am highly skilled, reliable and confident.
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Nanny Part-Time

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...

Stacey F. says "Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always...

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Athol, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
2 years experience
I'm from Brazil, I'm Patient, kind and will offer the best to you and your loved ones. I'm bachelor in architecture and I know to cook some good things . I love to go out and breathing fresh air, like to hike, swimming and skiing I also love to spend time with my dog Alisa. I'm MAP, first aide and CPR trained .

Care Member says "Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to understand and...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
10 years experience caring for children of all ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!

Christian D. says "Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a...

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Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience
I have more than 12 years of experience. I homeschooled my three sons through high school until they started college. After that, I worked with a very special boy for almost 2 years that was when I discovered my passion for special needs kids. I have good references and I'm vaccinated.

Care Member says "Marsha was great with our 1yo, very loving and took her on trips outside of the house to visit the library, playgrounds, etc. I would not hesitate to...

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Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with or without disabilities and a lifetime of experience with individuals with special needs. Growing up, my favorite cousin had Down Syndrome, a feeding tube, and was only able to communicate through some basic ASL which he inspired me to learn. It was useful at my first...

David E. says "Jaime has been one of our PCAs for past six months. She is always on time, doesn't call out sick and gets along extremely well with our Down Syndrome...

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Worcester, MA

4.5(0)
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$16/hr
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Highly Qualified

West Boylston, MA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
As a lover of children and teaching, I received most of my college credits in an Early Childhood Education/Special Needs program. I put my education on hold to raise and educate my 5 beautiful children who have grown into highly intelligent, capable adults. In 2014, I went back to school and earned a bachelor's degree in...
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Millbury, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Maeve, I'm 24 years old and looking for part time work while I'm in nursing school. I have six years of professional childcare experience working in schools and group homes, with most of my experience being in intensive special needs. I am CPR/first aid certified, MAP certified (medication administration), and...
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Looking To Begin A Career As A Full-Time Nanny! Available Monday-Friday

Charlton, MA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 7+ years of childcare experience. I am CPR/AED/first aid/safety care trained. I have experience teaching, nannying, and working with special needs children. I am looking for a full time and potentially long term position.
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Special Education Teacher

Shrewsbury, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been working with (teaching) special needs students of varying levels for the past 17 years. I currently teach students with Autism and have been for the past 7 years. I have a master's degree in Special education, and I am CPR certified. I am available after school hours, vacations and weekends.
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Worcester, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Experience with children of all ages. Experience with kids with special needs I am a very friendly person and very professional. I love kids in general. And you can definitely trust me with your kids.
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More Than A Sitter

Charlton, MA

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$19/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was previously working as an in-home therapist with special needs individuals before being laid of due to Covid changes in hours. I have recently cared for my neighbors two daughters (2 and 4) for three weeks before Christmas when their daycare was closed due to staff illness. I have previously worked in a daycare and done...
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Sophia D.

Worcester, MA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sophia and I'm 21 years old. I started working with children when I was 12 years old as a babysitter for my neighbors. Since then I've continued babysitting and nannying. I went to Worcester Technical high school for early childhood education. I received my early childhood education certificate as well. I also...
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Ware, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I have 26 years experience with special needs kids. I have 30 years experience in the nursing industry. I sub at elementary school with their special need kids.
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Clinton, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I enjoy taking kids to the playground and going for walks. I also own a car which enables me to bring them to school or lessons and/ or pick them up. I have cared for children as young as 3 months old along with children with special needs. I have a 6-month-old nephew that I frequently care for. I took Early childhood education...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Oakham, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Oakham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rachel C.

Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my...

- Tonya D.

Samantha A.

Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom...

- Stacey F.

Lucas R.

Lucas has done an absolutely wonderful job working with our son. He’s incredibly conscientious and caring and makes a genuine effort to...

- Care member

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