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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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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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Isabelle S.

New Graduate Looking For Nannying Job In Boston (Trilingual, & Performing Arts Coach!)

South Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a graduate of The New School in NYC and am moving to South Boston this month. I have years of experience with children, through nannying for various families, private coaching in performing arts, and group teaching experience. I am CPR certified, have taken care of children ages 6 months and up, and have volunteered in a...

Care Member says "Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire her!"

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Patty S.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Jillian B.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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...

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

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Anya L.

Dorchester Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$11/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Nurturing young minds is truly a passion of mine. My decade of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11 years has solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I strive to provide a safe and stimulating environment for every child in my care. I hold a...

Courtney F. says "Anya was the full-time caregiver to our infant son for close to a year. Anya traveled via public transportation, yet was always punctual, if not early....

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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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Mislene D.

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 6 years of professional caregiving experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I provide attentive, respectful, compassionate care, always focusing on safety, comfort, and dignity. Certifications: CNA, HHA, CCA, CPR & First Aid, and Home Health Care (HHC)...

Care Member says "Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care....

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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
+ 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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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...

Nicole C. says "Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent...

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Nicole C.

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Erica F. says "Nicole has taken care of our children all summer (ages 9 & 10) and has been fantastic - compassionate, creative, responsible, and fun. She was flexible...

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Sylvia B.

Waltham, MA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
For the past 4 years have been teaching children at my residential school helping them with dressing , feeding , toileting and out side kid games. Am also a mother of two children. I have the experience working with children.
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Alma M.

Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny

Winchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I'm a kind, compassionate caregiver from Panama. As the oldest sibling, caregiving has been part of my life from early on. I have over 17 years of experience working with children of all ages-from newborns to teens-including those with special needs. I've worked internationally as an Au Pair and nanny in Spain, Panama,...

Cristina D. says "Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our...

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Brittany C.

CNA HHA CPR Phlebotomist

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Below is a copy of my resume: Objective To obtain a higher position in the medical field, and further my education. Experience 2010-Present Best Of Care Quincy, MA CNA/HHA * Patient care * End of Life Care * Comfort Care 2009 Norwood Hospital Norwood, MA CNA/Geriatric Psych * Patient Care 2008-2010 North River Home Care...

Martin C. says "Brittany goes over and above what is asked of her. She is attuned to listening to the needs and wants of patients and their families always willing to...

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Cherylann S.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Cherylann.. I have been a foster mother for the state of mass. I've been working with kids my entire life, been a foster mother for the state of Ma.. worked as a preschool teachers aid for nine years, worked for a overnight nanny service which was extensive training. I have had CPR and first aid training ....

Jeremiah M. says "Cherylann goes above and beyond, and really cares about the children she works with. Our daughter absolutely loves her and any family would be lucky to...

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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
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My seven years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to provide reliable care and support to families. I am patient, creative, and approachable, making me a fun and trustworthy caregiver for your children. I have graduate school experience and...

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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Dianna F.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My goal is to provide a safe and enriching environment where children can thrive. I have experience caring for children aged one day old through 5 I specializing in new-borns and toddlers, patient and calm. I follow the parents' lead...

Care Member says "Dianna is a gift. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and about the kind, loving, patient, and proactive way she has cared for our child. Our...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Somerville, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rafael V.

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...

- Beth S.

Isabelle S.

Very good with kids, very down to earth, would highly recommend and honestly should’ve paid her more. She’s a gem of a human being, hire...

- Care member

Patty S.

Patty watched my daughter from 4 months old til 2.5 years. She took care of her as if she were her own.

- Michelle V.

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