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Jessica C.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello All, I am a graduate student from Bridgewater State University majoring in Sociology and Early Education. I have worked in the school system for about five years now with all different age group children- including special needs. I also have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have gotten numerous jobs off Care....

Laura G. says "Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a few days out of...

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Part-time Care Giver Available

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...

Amy B. says "Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and I recommend her...

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Recent College Graduate - Home For The Summer!

Lexington, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience babysitting children aged 3 months to 18 years. I just recently graduated college with a degree in early childhood education and human development. I am comfortable with pets!
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Special Education Teacher (PreK-8)

Tewksbury, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dual Masters Degree - Lesley University Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K) & Elementary Ed. (1-6) 5+ Years Experience Experience working with students with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Etc. Experience with Preschool Ages Students as well as 2nd - 5th Grade.
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Special Needs Provider

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with children with special needs for 5 years. I was a therapeutic support staff worker for two children at a camp. I helped with social skills and integrating them with their peers. I was a lead teacher at a school with children with ASD (autism) and other behavior disorders in a school setting. I have experience...

Ann H. says "Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and always on time....

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OTD Student Available For Part-Time Childcare

Cambridge, MA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in childcare and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology and recently moved to Boston to pursue my Doctorate in...
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A Very Loving, Caring Health Worker

Tewksbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
I have worked with special needs individuals since 2012, this drove me to go start doing a human services course. I love working with humans

ISHAQ K. says "Yas was very helpful when I needed him."

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Burlington, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
Have over 30 year's experience in elder/special needs care. Love what I do! Have a son with severe deficits. Have done in home services for last 20 years.
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Malden, MA

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$20/hr
I am a registered nurse with over 5 years of experience caring for special needs children, primarily those with autism.
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Medford, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting throughout my whole life. I was also a camp counselor at the boys and girls club where I worked with several underprivileged and special need children.
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Everett, MA

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years. Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
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Everett, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) with strong communication skills, empathy, and CPR certification. Skilled in personal care, newborn support, and sign language. Experienced in working with adults, children, and individuals with special needs, always prioritizing dignity, comfort, and safety. Pet-friendly and committed to...
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"As A Devoted Mom To A Special Needs Child, I Am Passionate And Compassionate.

Peabody, MA

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Transportation
errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
"As a devoted mom to a special needs child, I am passionate and compassionate. My advocacy for my child drives me to support and uplift others, whether they're peers or seniors. I believe in creating inclusive environments where everyone's voice is heard.
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Malden, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Fiona. I have 2 years of experience working with a special needs child. He had muscular dystrophy. I also cared for a little boy in my senior year of high school and stayed with him until graduation. My hope is that I develop a strong relationship with the family and that whomever I end up caring for trusts me...
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Malden, MA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a special needs teacher who is God fearing and has a 7 year experience of handling deaf/hard of hearing children. 1 year of handling mild autism and 3 months of handling intellectual impairment. I am kind, loving, resilient and adaptable.
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Somerville, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 10+ years paid experience caring for children old. I started off as a mother's helper for a toddler playgroup when I was 13 years old and have enjoyed taking care of children for different families since then. I have experience watching infants as well as...

Danielle M. says "Sarah worked for us for 6 months in our nanny share from when our babies were 4 and 6 months old to 10 and 12 months. Things seemed to go fine - she...

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Tewksbury, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jamie. I'm a Speech-Language Pathology graduate student based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. I'm looking to help a family during the holiday season and date nights! I have a bachelor's degree in Communicative Disorders and worked with children for multiple years. I'm also CPR and AED certified, and I have a...
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Lynn, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
My name is Ana :) I am a Special education teacher. I have experience working with children with special needs and adolescents with developmental disabilities and hospices . I been a caregiver for over 6 years . I am also a Medical assistant, happy if I ever have to take any vital signs to a client I'm caring for . I have been...
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Medford, MA

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I've been working in childcare for nine years, with a wide range of ages and special needs. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant. I have experience as a lead teacher in an infant classroom and have worked with children in schools up to age 18. I have extensive experience with children who have complex needs and have...
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Nanny And Middle School English Teacher

Somerville, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
After graduating from my undergraduate degree, I worked for a company that provides in-home care for special needs children. Once I started graduate school, I worked full time as a nanny for two families while I was getting my degree. I now work as a sixth grade English teacher, and I still babysit for several families in the...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.22/hr as of December 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

Jessica C.

Jess was great! We booked with her last minute to look after our kids. Kids were at their worst as they had massive cabin fever after a...

- Laura G.

Olivia B.

Olivia is a delight! Friendly, kind and flexible. Her experience is evident, she is calm and clearly very capable. My daughter loved her and...

- Amy B.

Emily F.

Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and...

- Ann H.

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