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Denia C.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, my name is Denia. I am dedicated compassionate care provider with 30 years experience promoting exceptional care to patients comfort. My experience entails: pain/medication management, mobility assistance, meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, offer companionship, and emotional support, toileting, incontinence care,...
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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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Danielle R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Roxbury, MA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
For approximately a year and a half, I worked at a residential home established by the St. Joseph's Center in Scranton, PA. At the home, five male residents were given 24/7 care from a staff or agency nurse and a direct support professional or aide (position I held). While one resident was minimally verbal and could eat food by...
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Maria R.

I Have Experience Whit People Whit Disability And Demntia

Roxbury, MA

from
$36/hr
Very friendly I'm a Dominican speak Spanish and English have experience with dementia and disability
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Diana G.

Diana

Roxbury, MA

from
$24/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Diana , and I'm an experienced and reliable caregiver with a genuine passion for working with children. I have several years of babysitting experience and spent three amazing summers as a camp counselor, where I cared for children of all ages in a fun, active, and safe environment. I also have hands-on experience...
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Kristen B.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Braintree, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...

Care Member says "Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and...

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Arismar M.

Fun, Educational Nanny!

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Arismar (Ari) for short, I am 27 years old & I am currently enrolled at Bay Path University. I have been involved in childcare for about 8-10 years. I started my journey at my mothers family day care back when I was 18. Since then I have worked as a nanny for a few families, worked for Child care center & have...

Nancy R. says "Ari has been with our family since I went back to work when my son was 3 months old, until now when he'll be starting preschool. She is extremely reliable...

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Nicole C.

Reliable

Somerville, MA

3.6(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...

Diana O. says "My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely...

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Oksana S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
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,...

Alex C. says "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...

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Maria V.

Experienced Caretaker

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...

Alysia M. says "Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how...

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Robert H.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Charlestown, MA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...
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Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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Kaitlyn L.

Fun And Loving Babysitter

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I started in childcare by taking care of my siblings and younger cousins. I have also taken care of family friends' kiddos for many years. I worked as a gymnastics coach for almost seven years. I loved having fun with the kids and teaching them new skills. I have also worked as a nanny for almost 4 years, and I have provided...

Michelle C. says "Kaitlyn is an absolute gem! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about kiddos. My son instantly loved her and didn't even notice when I left. She really...

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Rebecca N.

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Behavioral Health Teaching Assistant at W. E Cherry Elementary. I help teach an Autism room. On my free time I love music, making/ trying new foods, and spending time with my loved ones. I love meeting kids and learning about who they are as a little individual!! (: I work at a school, so i'm open to one time jobs, and...

Sydney I. says "Rebecca is a very happy and bubbly person. She puts her best foot forward and does her best at everything she participates in. Rebecca has worked in an...

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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Shannon G.

Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
4 years experience
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...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Roxbury, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Denzil P.

Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is...

- Karen B.

Denzil P.

Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He...

- Alysia A.

Kristen B.

Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always...

- Care member

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