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Kim G.

Salem, MA

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

carpooling

+ 1 more

I am a mom of two teens who has worked with children my whole life. I have nannied, babysat, been a para professional , respite care for special needs , preschool teacher and after school Care . I have lots of wonderful references . I adore children and would love to help you with your precious little one.

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Patricia A.

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

Salem, MA

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 8 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

travel

carpooling

meal prep

Hey!!, my name is Patricia . I am 23 years old. I am a patient, caring, and creative person with experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. My preferred age group to work with is 2 years old and older. I have 5 years of experience tutoring, babysitting, working with special needs children, and teaching...

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Christina P.

Salem, MA

from: $25/hr

Light cleaning

errands

transportation

dementia

meal prep

Hi I'm Christina, I went to school for childhood development. Have experience with special needs care. Meal prep and light housekeeping. Transportation needs, and running errands. Easy going, always kind, gentle soul. If you have any questions please feel free to message me, My best - Christina

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Brittany G.

Salem, MA

from: $15/hr

Transportation

hospice services

errands

meal prep

dementia

+ 1 more

I work with adults with special needs of all ages. My services include skill acquisition, behavior intervention, supporting daily living skills such as using the restroom and hygiene. I am working on my BCBA and am open to helping anyone who needs assistance.

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Kim G.

Senior Care

Salem, MA

from: $18/hr

I am a very loving and caring mother who has worked with children since I was a teen. I am currently working with special needs children . I when a lot of love and compassion to give . I have worked with children in wheel chairs, autistic children and Down syndrome. I will show your senior loved one the care and love they...

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Jennifer S.

Salem, MA

from: $10/hr

Personal care

home modification

dementia

respite care

I have over 30 years experience caring for children. I have 10 years experience working with children with special needs , and three years experience caring for my parents who are seniors.

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Jenny W.

Salem, MA

from: $28/hr

Hospice services

errands

dementia

light cleaning

I've been a special needs teacher working with nonverbal patients for over 20 years. I am patient, caring and willing to help out around the house and work with all different tempers and help soothe people

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Sabrina H.

Full time care giver/nanny available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

20 years experience

Meal prep

light cleaning

grocery shopping

travel

I have 20+ years experience caring for children from infancy to school aged. I was previously a live out nanny, a pre-school teaching assistant and have experience with twins and special needs children. I am very active and love being outdoors, at parks, playgrounds and beaches. I also love spending time inside on cold or rainy...

Bethany D. says "Sabrina has an effortless way with kids. She is easy to laugh but doesn't get flustered. She was always willing to take the baby for a long walk to get...

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Corinne D.

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Salem, MA

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Certified Special Education teacher. Experience with newborns, all ages and special needs kids. Willing to drive children and run errands.

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Amanda M.

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

carpooling

I am a dedicated caring professional with more than 10 years experience in the healthcare field. As a registered nurse, I have experience with pediatric patients of all ages and patients with special needs. I am BLS certified and a BLS instructor. I have more than 10 years experience of caring for children with medical needs,...

Allison B. says "Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable. "

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Ana M.

Hey

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 7 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

swimming supervision

Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...

Chizoba U. says "Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were...

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)

from: $22/hr

10 years experience

Travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

carpooling

+ 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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Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Revere, MA

5.0(1)

from: $28/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

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...

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Kimberly M.

Behavioral Therapist With Experience With Seniors

Wenham, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

3 years experience

Personal care

errands

dementia

mobility assistance

companionship

+ 1 more

Hi, I work as a clinical ABA supervisor with special needs children. I also work part time with the elderly - specializing in companionship, meal preparation, overnight care for those with physical limitations and/or dementia. I am experienced, very patient, and capable.

Peter R. says "Kim has been an amazing caregiver for our elderly father who has dementia for almost two years now and we cannot recommend her highly enough! She is...

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Nathasha H.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 11 families in your area

Travel

craft assistance

Hello Family! I'm experienced caring for multiple children different ages, with me, your loves ones receive excellent care in a loving, safe & nurturing environment for them to thrive. Ensuring their safety & physical & emotional well-being. I'm professional, organized, multitasker, discreet, respectful, focused,...

Rachel And Numa P. says "We hired Natasha on two separate occasions - once for a date night to watch our 1-year-old daughter, and a second time to watch both of our...

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Rafael V.

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Psychologist by degree love to deal with all kind of patients. Positive attitude makes the difference for a good progress. Licensed CNA - 4 years experience with elderly patients with different diagnosis. Large experience with patients with Chronic pain disease related, pain management, dementia, and depression. MAP (medication...

Beth S. says "We have been very grateful to hire Rafael to mentor my son who is on the spectrum and has other psychiatric diagnoses. Rafael is extremely professional,...

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Lande P.

Caregiver

Malden, MA

5.0(0)

from: $30/hr

5 years experience

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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Patty S.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

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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Laura B.

Experienced And Joyful Early Childhood Educator

Beverly, MA

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

grocery shopping

craft assistance

meal prep

carpooling

+ 1 more

I am a licensed early childhood educator with 13 years experience in a number of diverse educational environments, including working with children with severe special needs in both residential and classroom settings. I also taught integrated preschool (3-early 5s) in Salem MA for three years, and kindergarten in Newburyport MA...

Faith H. says "Laura is a responsible, kind, caring, attentive and fun caregiver. My children (ages 8,4 and 1) LOVE her and get so excited when they know she will be...

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Chloe K.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Travel

light cleaning

craft assistance

swimming supervision

carpooling

+ 1 more

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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.76/hr as of March 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.6

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Salem, MA are rated 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sabrina H.

Sabrina has an effortless way with kids. She is easy to laugh but doesn't get flustered. She was always willing to take the baby for a long...

- Bethany D.

Amanda M.

Amanda works so well with our family and takes great care of our 6 month old. We trust her and know she's dependable.

- Allison B.

Ana M.

Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure...

- Chizoba U.

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Kim G.

Patricia A.

Childcare Babysitter / Nanny

Christina P.

Brittany G.

Kim G.

Senior Care

Jennifer S.

Jenny W.

Sabrina H.

Full time care giver/nanny available

Corinne D.

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Amanda M.

Professional Registered Nurse Seeking To Assist Families With Child Care Needs.

Ana M.

Hey

Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Francesca C.

Full Time Nanny Available

Kimberly M.

Behavioral Therapist With Experience With Seniors

Nathasha H.

Rafael V.

Lande P.

Caregiver

Patty S.

Laura B.

Experienced And Joyful Early Childhood Educator

Chloe K.

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

Sabrina H.

Amanda M.

Ana M.

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