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I am going to school for Occupational Therapy at Quinnipiac University. I have worked with kids on the Autistic Spectrum at Occupational Therapists Associates Wakefield in the feeding group to help desensitize their mouths to different tastes and textures. I have also volunteered with the EMARC program, as a swim buddy, dance...
I have been a Special Needs Teacher for 24 years. I have worked with students with severe, mild, and moderate needs. I have experience working with children with Autism, Downs Syndrome, Social Emotional disorders and cognitive delays. I love my job and love working with children. I believe all children and adults deserve a...
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Hello, my name is Muriel. Responsible, reliable and patient, I have experience caring for the elderly in hospitals, group homes and assisted living centers. I help them with their activities of daily living, going out with them for walks or other activities and listening to their needs. I always care about my patients' safety...
I started caring for children with special needs 15 years ago as an aide in a classroom for a special education collaborative summer extended year program. Since getting my Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, I have mainly worked with children (aged 3-22 years) with physical, emotional, developmental and/or behavioral...
I have been working with individuals with special needs for about 5 years now. I majored in Liberal Arts at Umass Lowell with a concentration in Healthcare and Disability Studies. I love to extend a helping hand and make a positive impact on other's lives. With that is why I chose my career path. I am currently employed in...
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4 years experience
Hi! My name is Avery , I'm from Reading MA. I'm finishing up my freshman year at The University of Alabama with two semesters on the deans list. My major is kinesiology and I plan on being a physician assistant when I graduate. I grew up as a competitive gymnast and also have coached gymnastics to children of all ages for over...
I have five years of childcare experience working with children of all ages as well as children with special needs.
My approach is patient and calm, but I also love bringing creativity and imagination into playtime. I enjoy outdoor activities, board games, puzzles, and reading. I respect and enforce household rules and will...
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10 years experience
Special needs is a passionate issue for me as I worked professionally with child with different disabilities in the classroom setting. Then, three years ago we were blessed with our daughter, who has Down syndrome.
Hi my name is Amy. I have a degree in Early Childhood from Westfield State University. I taught prek at the Goddard School for a year out of college. I was a nanny for 9. 5 years in Newton for three children. I currently babysit and substitute for the Reading Public schools.
I have two children myself, 5 and 2 years old. So, I...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
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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...
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...
Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...
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light cleaning
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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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- $27/hr
8 years experience·
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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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4 years experience·
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As a freshman in college, I have been babysitting for about 5 years now in cities in the Boston area, such as Medford, Winchester, Woburn, and Arlington. I have babysat children ranging from infants to middle-schoolers, and everything in between. I am very friendly and bond extremely well with young children. I have babysat...
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I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA.
I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...
Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...
Light cleaning
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Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....
Care Member says "Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out...
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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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10 years experience·
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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...
Looking to make a difference in someone's life by helping them with their daily needs. I am an experienced Home Health Aide and am CPR certified. Please reach out to me and we can talk about your needs and how I can be of help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lindsey :)
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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.22/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Reading, MA
Special Needs Caregivers in Reading, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
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.
Ashley B.
My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my...
- Katie S.
Robert H.
Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our...
- Lucille P.
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