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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Roslindale, MA

The average rate is $21/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Roslindale, MA

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Jillian B.


Braintree, MA

$23/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

5.0

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I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...
5.0
"Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

Reviewed by Brandy M.

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Rachel R.


Milton, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Rachel With Red Hair

5.0

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I am a 26-year-old looking to restart my career and work with children full time. After working at KidSHINE for the past year as an admin and bootcamp instructor I found my new love for Pediatric Occupational Therapy and have decided to go back to school to pursue my masters (part time). At KidSHINE I worked with all different...
5.0
"I worked with Rachel at an outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clinic and she was excellent! She was always so excited to be with the kiddos and was very attentive to each child’s individual needs. The...

Reviewed by Care member

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Emily A.


Medford, MA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

5.0

(1)

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Former science teacher new to Medford! I worked as a PCA after school and on school breaks for several years and am looking to stay active after transitioning to a hybrid corporate role. I have extensive experience working with g and j tubes, AAC devices, and assisting with all ADLs.
5.0
"Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed,...

Reviewed by Katrina F.

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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring And Flexible Babysitter

4.6

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I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
5.0
"Kayla is amazing and so fun! Always has something exciting for the kiddos to do. She is so loved in our home! She's more than just a nanny she becomes apart of the family!"

Reviewed by Shannon H.

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Shafia G.


East Boston, MA

$27-40/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/Personal Assistant/House Task Manager

5.0

(1)

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Hi my name is Shafia! I have a background in working with individuals with Autism, special needs and developmental delays. I am a patient, caring, and loving person. I treat every human being with the respect they deserve and never judge a book by its cover. I am looking for a full time or part time position. Hoping to start...
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Erin M.


Boston, MA

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school
5.0
"Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high...

Reviewed by Sue M.

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Lisa W.


Braintree, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

South Shore Nanny, Loves Children, Many Years Of Experience!

5.0

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I am an experienced nanny of over 20 years, college educated, infants to teens, multiples and special needs. I am nurturing kind and loving and I am looking for a permanent position also available for over nights and weekends. I have excellent references that can be furnished on request.
5.0
"We interviewed Lisa and liked her from the beginning. She started when our 8 year old son was an infant and both of our kids (daughter now 11) really like her. She was always reliable and took care of the...

Reviewed by Ray & Cristine W.

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Sarah B.


South Boston, MA

$34-36/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated, Patient, Kind, And Always Punctual Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

3.0

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Kind, incredibly patient, warm, and always punctual caregiver with 12+ years paid experience watching infants - 13 years 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...
3.0
"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 showed up relatively on time and performed the tasks asked of...

Reviewed by Danielle M.

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Leighanna S.


Cambridge, MA

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi there! I am an elementary school teacher in the area and am looking to supplement my income by serving local families as an as-needed caregiver. After an introductory meeting, you'll be able to call me, with notice or last minute, for afternoon, evening, and weekend help. Even when families have full time/ regular help, it is...
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Mariana L.


East Boston, MA

$30-45/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sister

5.0

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Hi, 25 years old, graduated in Education and experienced with kids! I worked as a teacher since I was 17, and as a nanny for more than 3 years. 8 years of childcare, including new born babies and special needs. I decided to work with kids because that's what I love and I'm good at. Spending time with kids bring me joy and...
5.0
"Mari is great with the kids and is very dependable. She always keeps her commitments and has been a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely recommend her for any kind of childcare role!"

Reviewed by Jessica A.

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Zoe S.


Boston, MA

$16-30/hr9 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter Ready To Help Your Family Out!

5.0

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Hi i'm Zoe! A super energetic nanny/babysitter ready to bring some fun into your home! My babysitting career all started when I was just 8 years old! (crazy right). I was a helper at my local daycare and learned how to take care of kids from the ages 0 and up. I have been in all kinds of baby sitting positions; nanny, mother's...
5.0
"Zoe took care of our son during our three month stay in Boston, as we both had to work. He was 9-12 months old at the time, and we are very lucky to have had her as a support during that time. She is a warm,...

Reviewed by Renate S.

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Hannah M.


Allston, MA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...
5.0
"Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by me), play with my son, and make him feel special. My...

Reviewed by Jenna V.

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Karna H.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 4/Professional Nanny & Night Nanny

5.0

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Please Read! Currently Available ONLY for Overnight Care Career Nanny & Mom of 4. Currently Available PT as a Night Nanny. Need help sleep training? - I can help! I'm a Mom of 4 beautiful children 12 years old and under, including twins! I have been a professional Nanny for 25 years. I am a Certified Night Nanny. I am CPR and...
5.0
"Karna is a great communicator with a warm bubbly personality. Our daughter loves her!! She is proactive helping with dishes, laundry and organizing when baby is sleeping. She’s reliable, trustworthy and a...

Reviewed by Care member

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Monica B.


Hyde Park, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Over the last 6 years, I have worked with different individuals with all types of disabilities, from mental health, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, elderly care, etc. All were residing in nursing homes, residential and hospitals. I have a strong passion for caring for people who are in need. I love to know that I can...
5.0
"Monica is a caring professional with extensive work supporting adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries in nursing home and residential settings. Monica takes an individualized approach...

Reviewed by Anne C.

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Oksana S.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have 17 years of experience working in health care. I enjoy helping others with their needs. As a Home Health Aide I am familiar with health care requirements regarding fall prevention, Infection Control and Universal Precautions, Hand Washing technique, COVID-19 safety and precautions, emergency situations, weather emergency,...
5.0
"For the last few months, Oksana has been taking our autistic son for weekend activities, filling a critical part of his schedule, a task she does with enthusiasm, dedication and professionalism I can't...

Reviewed by Alex C.

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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

5.0

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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
5.0
"Lesley was wonderful. She took initiative, was extremely communicative about all the details of working for me, was very punctual, and was able to manage behavioral challenges with multiple children. I would...

Reviewed by Lisa R.

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Brianna P.


Quincy, MA

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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I absolutely love taking care of children and have grown up assisting in a family daycare. I traveled with my husband who was in the Navy and worked as a preschool teacher for 2-year-olds while completing my degree in Early Childhood Education. I moved back to MA about five years ago and am currently working as a Kindergarten...
5.0
"If you want a skilled and capable caregiver that keeps the kiddos engaged and active, Brianna is your candidate. Excellent nanny/babysitter!"

Reviewed by Amanda F.

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Nicole C.


East Boston, MA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

5.0

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I am an elementary school teacher living in Boston. I am fun and compassionate and love promoting hands on and outdoor learning experiences for kids. I have experience working with special needs students as well as managing behavior in my class. I also have worked as a nanny and camp counselor. I have a masters degree in...
5.0
"Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible with constantly changing schedules. She arrived for the...

Reviewed by Erica F.

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Bridget M.


Dedham, MA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Special education teacher, tutor and swim instructor. I have 5 years of teaching experience, and 10+ of tutoring and teaching swim lessons. I have a masters in special education and am Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.
5.0
"She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again."

Reviewed by Grazia D.

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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into...

Reviewed by Blake S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Roslindale, MA

Jillian B.

5.0

Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her.

- Brandy M.

Rachel R.

5.0

I worked with Rachel at an outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clinic and she was excellent! She was always so excited to be with the kiddos and was very attentive to each child’s individual needs. The kids loved her and so did the parents! Anyone would be lucky to have her caring for their...

- Care member

Emily A.

5.0

Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur in my home. She's super responsible and clear headed, too.

- Katrina F.

Kayla M.

5.0

Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...

- Care member

Erin M.

5.0

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs daughter and our family has known Erin since high school.Erin has volunteered on numerous occasions to spend time with our daughter. She truly...

- Sue M.

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Ratings for Roslindale, MA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Roslindale, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.