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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...
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...
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...
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- $19/hr
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 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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- $15/hr
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·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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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...
Swimming supervision
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carpooling
light cleaning
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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...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
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,...
Swimming supervision
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carpooling
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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...
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
For over 10 years, I've found immense joy in caring for children of all ages. My positive experiences nannying sparked a desire to make a real difference in young lives, and to support families by providing dependable care. I am friendly and reliable and I always follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I was an...
Sam O. says "Darlene has been a fantastic nanny for my toddler, AND she helps out around the house. Any family would be lucky to have her!"
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
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Hello, I always established a positive relationship with child and parents. I have the ability to deal with difficult situations with consideration and I demonstrated ability to interact successfully with students with special needs including ASD. I have over 20 years of experience working as a Special Needs Aide in schools and...
Sheida F. says "A true angel. I wish I could keep her forever"
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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I started babysitting my cousins when I was teenager. My dad is one of 12 children so I had plenty of experience with infants, toddlers and elementary-aged children by the time I started working towards my degree in psychology after high school.
During my college years I worked as a babysitter for a family with an 18-month-old...
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...
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit.
I have experience in:
-prematurity
-tracheostomies
-ng tubes
-G tubes
-J tubes
-central lines
-changing
-feeding
-PN and lipids
-ostomies
-OEIS
-spit fistulas
-Straight catheterization
-foleys
-injections
-all...
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.
Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I' m a mom of 2 wonderful children, a boy (age 18) and a girl (age 20). I've grown up as the neighborhood babysitter in my hometown. I went to Wheelock College for Early Childhood Education, with a minor in special needs. I am certified to teach preschool through 6th grade. I also tutored children from grades 2-8.
Michelle V. says "Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own. "
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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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