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Rachel L.

Ayer, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Fitchburg, MA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Kirsten I am 25 years old. I have many years of experience in child care and senior care, especially with special needs I was a cna in a nursing home in high school, where I worked on the dementia unit and learned a lot about lifts and how to care for people who weren't able to do much for themselves. I also...
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Caregiver Available

Fitchburg, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have been a PCA for one handicapped boy since I was 15 years old. I come from a medical background. I was a CNA for years and then in ophthalmology for the last 7 years.
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Lunenburg, MA

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$15/hr
I have three and a half years of experience as a residential counselor to adult women with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Lancaster, MA

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I am Sophie. I am a very caring individual (both kids and seniors), very patient, and attentive to their needs. I am trained in CPR for both adults and infants. I also have extensive experience working in childcare, including nannying and babysitting in addition for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and...
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Fitchburg, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hello, my name is Kirsten I am 25 years old I have been in and out of the child care industry since I was in high school. I've had a few jobs through here, and some private jobs through family and friends. I grew up around children my grandmother ran a day care industry her home. I graduated from Monty tech back in 2019 where I...
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Cassidy From Littleton, MA

Littleton, MA

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$40/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I recently graduated from Keene State College with a degree in theatre and psychology. It has been a dream and passion of mine to incorporate these two disciplines in working with children with special needs. I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with severe behavioral and cognitive...
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Energetic 24-year-old With A Degree In Speech Pathology & Audiology

Lunenburg, MA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! My name is Callie and I am 24 years old. I graduated from Worcester state in 2019 with a bachelors degree in speech pathology and audiology. I worked as an ABA therapist for 3 years working with individuals ages 2-21. I have 9+ years of experience working with children. I nannied all through high school and college. I...
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Special Education Teacher

Leominster, MA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I am a licensed special education teacher offering tutoring services for school age children from 3rd grade to 6th grade in the subjects of reading, writing, math, organization, social skills and coping skills. Safety has always been the core of my teaching philosophy. No matter how interesting, knowledgeable, pleasant or...
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Fitchburg, MA

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$20/hr
I am a mom of an autistic child that required so much and daycares would work with him so now I love to have parents with kids with special needs because I understand.
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Full Time College Student Caregiver

Leominster, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! I am 26 years old and have over 10 years experience working with newborns up to age 13. I also have 5 years of working with special needs children! I am a board certified behavior analyst and have a passion for working with children. I would love the opportunity to chat with you about your families needs! Feel free to...

Katrina K. says "Daphne has been a great sitter. She has great communication and is very punctual. She was very flexible with our schedule. She would do crafts and fun...

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Fun Caregiver

Townsend, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi families! I'm a caregiver of more than 10 years as I have kids of my own one of whom is special needs/handicapped. I am CNA certified as of 2017 and CPR/BLS certified for infants and adults. I am more than able to help with household duties along with grocery shopping, running errands, pick up and drop offs, etc. I love...
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Townsend, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
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Hi families! I'm a caregiver of more than 10 years as I have kids of my own, one of whom is special needs/handicapped. I am CNA certified as of 2017 and CPR/BLS certified for infants and adults. I also have years working with dementia and long term patients. I am more than able to help with household duties along with grocery...
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Experienced Nanny/RN

Leominster, MA

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Experienced, loving and creative homeschooling nanny/RN looking for a great family to work with. I have a just turned 7-year-old son I'll be bringing along. Looking for a fun playmate for him and am happy to plan lots of fun activities! Very experienced with babies and preschoolers, also have experience with autistic children...
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Part-Time Childcare Provider

Harvard, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 44-year-old mother of three grown daughters. I graduated from Umass-Amherst with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. While my children were young I often worked part-time providing child care for other families alongside my girls. I have worked with special needs children and also with twins. I am currently a exercise...
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Townsend, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Caregiver of over 10+ years. Cna of 8 years currently finishing prerequisites to get into the nursing program. I am CPR/BLS/AED for both infants/adults certified through AHA. I work in a nursing home per diem and help care for those in need. I'm a mom of autistic/special needs kids. And I'd love to be that caregiver you've been...
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Townsend, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have been working as a nanny since 2016. Additionally, I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (licensed in Ma)I I have experience with all ages of children, special needs and older adults.
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Pepperell, MA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello. I have 10 year experience working with children from infancy to preschool, as well as three additional years of teaching at a special needs elementary school, along with a few years of nannying. I am a step mother to a beautiful 6-year-old, and find importance in family. My dedication is to the growth and wellbeing of...
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Pepperell, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello. I have 7 year experience working with children from infancy to preschool, as well as three additional years of teaching at a special needs elementary school, along with a few years of nannying. I am a step mother to a beautiful 6-year-old, and find importance in family. My dedication is to the growth and wellbeing of your...
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Pepperell, MA

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$32/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. I have 7 year experience working with children from infancy to preschool, as well as three additional years of teaching at a special needs elementary school, along with a few years of nannying. I am a step mother to a beautiful 6-year-old, and find importance in family. Additionally, I have several years of caring for...
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  • The average post rate is $22.75/hr as of November 2025

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

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