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Barika E.

Superhero Care Provider

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a nurturing, patient child care and companion care provider. My over 10 years experience has given me wonderful diverse skills to effectively work with children and adults of various diverse needs with specificity. I have experience teaching, coaching and supervising other care providers. Children with special needs such as...
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Tutor And Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a teacher and can assist with tutoring, schoolwork or just spending time entertaining your children. I have experience with students with special needs as well.
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Student Home For Summer- Looking To Babysit!

Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I'm Annie and I'm currently in between work as a Mental Health Counselor, looking to fill some summer time before a new job! I have been working with kids since I was a teenager, babysitting all through high school and college on a part time basis. In 2021 I moved to Boston and started working full time as a nanny, and...
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Nanny And Middle School English Teacher

Somerville, MA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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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Child Care

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I'm a caregiver with 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to this profession, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, and friendly. I enjoy a variety of activities with children, including outdoor sports, board...
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Fun And Creative Caregiver, Tutor, & Sports Coach With 10+ Years Of Experience

Somerville, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Elsa, and I have over 10 years of experience working with kids of all ages as a babysitter, summer nanny, tutor, and coach. I am passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive while having fun! I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in May 2024 with a double major in Biology & Sociology while...
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Somerville, MA

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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
+ 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...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Paula and I am 23 years old. I was born and raised in Milton MA. I am currently a student at Bridgewater state university studying psychology and hope to become a therapist. I have been working with children ages (4 months and up) for the past 12 years. In addition to nannying I was a camp counselor for four years. I...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I started as a mother's helper at 11 and started babysitting from there. I have babysat kids from infant to pre teens. I have worked with kids who have several different special needs. I have worked a day camps as head counselor. Taking care of 40+ kids ranging from the age of 4-12. After that I worked for another camp called...
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Future Occupational Therapist

Somerville, MA

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$21/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a second year student in the Tufts occupational therapy doctoral program with a passion for promoting the well being of individuals of all abilities. I have caretaking experience working with individuals with special needs across the lifespan.
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Somerville, MA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated caregiver, certified in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, experienced with special needs and feeding tube support. I focus on respectful, compassionate care. Calm. Loyal. Trustworthy. I care for seniors because I'm calm, loyal, and trustworthy. I believe they deserve respect, comfort, and dignity, and I feel...
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Hello! I am a full time occupational therapist working in early intervention. I have an array of childcare experience, previously working for two years at a daycare with children ranging from 6 months- 5 years old. Most recently, I have babysat for multiple families in the Portsmouth, NH area with children ranging from 3 months-...
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Part Time Caregiver

Somerville, MA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I believe that those with special needs have the biggest hearts and truly see the beauty in our day to day life. I have worked as a PCA for a young girl with cerebral palsy. I have also worked as a part-time nanny for a young boy with autism who is also non-verbal. Every time I go to work it lifts my spirit being able to help...
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Somerville, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Nora and I am currently a senior at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. I will be attending Lesley University next year to double major in Special Education, and Psychology, and a minor in Math. Currently I am doing an internship for three hours a day at a middle school in Cambridge in a Special Education classroom, a...
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Caregiver/Babysitter

Somerville, MA

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$41/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a full time occupational therapist working in early intervention. I have an array of childcare experience, previously working for two years at a daycare with children ranging from 6 months- 5 years old. Most recently, I have babysat for multiple families in the Portsmouth, NH area with children ranging from 3 months-...
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Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a loving, punctual, and responsible caregiver with over 6 years of experience working as a nanny for children ranging from 3 months to 7 years old. I'm lead preschool teacher and am also pursuing my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education in college. My focus is to support children's development in a warm, safe, fun,...
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Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Errands
hospice services
personal care
dementia
respite care
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've found immense joy in nurturing children of all ages. My profession nanny experiences ignited a passion to positively impact young lives and support families by providing dependable care. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Child Development Coursework. I am also certified in First Aid...

Jenna S. says "Saranya "Netny" is our current nanny for our 9-month-old son. She is warm, caring, conscientious, a natural with children, and flexible to our preferences...

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Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Part-time Caregiver, Nanny, Babysitter, Etc.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a Speech-Language Pathologist who works with children of all ages with a variety of needs. I am looking to nanny part-time in addition to my role as a speech-language pathologist.

Natalie D. says "Lauren is amazing and has been a great addition to our family. She made a huge difference and contributed to my 2 year old son like no one else did. His...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.61/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 Somerville, MA

Special Needs Caregivers in Somerville, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rashidah N.

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is...

- Avain R.

Saranya S.

Saranya "Netny" is our current nanny for our 9-month-old son. She is warm, caring, conscientious, a natural with children, and flexible to...

- Jenna S.

Chloe K.

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...

- Care member

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