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Barbara F.

Kind And Gentle Caregiver

West Boylston, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
specialized care
companionship
dementia
I am a caretaker at heart and have taken care of people of all ages with a variety of special needs. I'm calm, creative, resourceful, and encouraging. Helping people make the best of their lives, whatever their situation may be, is something I find very rewarding.
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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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Princeton, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting children and adults with special needs. I focus on providing consistent, respectful care that helps individuals feel safe and understood. My approach centers on patience, structure, and trust. I take time to understand each person's communication style,...
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Berlin, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My name is Caroline and I have been babysitting since I was an early teen. I have done regular babysitting for families, one time babysitting, and I volunteered teaching special needs swimming lessons before the coronavirus lockdown. I am fairly soft spoken and enjoy working on crafts with kids and taking them to the park or for...
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Leominster, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I graduated from Fitchburg State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with or without Disabilities after transferring from Mount Wachusett Community College. I taught preschool for about 10 years before taking a break to focus on raising my own children. Over the last 20 years I've work with children...
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Special Needs Experience Care Giver

Westminster, MA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 5 years experience with Special needs. I am now in grad school studying to become a Behavioral Analyst.
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Westminster, MA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
After raising 2 great children of my own, and over 20 years of working with children with special needs both at home and in public school I have decided to leave my full time position and work part time. Still feeling as if I have something to offer and missing my interactions with children and their young minds a nanny position...
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Still River, MA

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$18/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hello, my name is Elizabeth and I am a kind, gentle, and caring person. I'm working on going back to school to become a Nurse Midwife, and would love to assist in any daily tasks you may need. I'm 27 years old and am a very hard worker who is passionate about serving others. I have also worked and served children and families...
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Clinton, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Years of experience working with kids with medical and psychiatric needs. Nurse since 2017 , all certifications are up to date
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Boylston, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Trish and have a very rounded background when it comes to special needs. Most of my family requires it so lots of first hand experience when it comes to Autism, Sensory Disorders, Down Syndrome. Also speech therapy, dementia, stroke recovery, mobility issues etc. I grew up with a single mother who has been a CNA since...
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Holden, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with emotionally disturbed children for eight years and presently am working for a family with a special needs that has a chromosomal disorder. I am a certified teacher of young children with special needs.
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Holden, MA

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$19/hr
I am available for occasional part-time assistance in helping to care for special needs children. I do not have any formal training but have experience caring for my 4-year-old grandson with Autism.
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Experienced Care Provider

Leominster, MA

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$25/hr
I have provided care and assistance to people of a variety of needs throughout the course of my life. I am compassionate, empathetic, and patient. I'm passionate about providing care and assistance that brings light and joy to my clients. I am also a parent to 3 neurodivergent children, so I am accustomed to the extra care...
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Loving Caregiver

Worcester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a nurse working with chronically ill children, frail elderly and hospice. I was a home health aide for 11 years and a nurse since 2001, as well as an independent nurse for Mass Health. I have always loved the home care experience, caring for my clients/patients as I would my loved one. I also have a grown child who was born...
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Experienced Nanny/RN

Leominster, MA

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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 Caregiver

Holden, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! I've worked in the sphere of education as an integrated preschool teacher for four years and a paraprofessional for several more. I've also worked in early intervention as a developmental specialist supporting families and their children ages birth-3. I am CPR & first aid certified. I'm an educator at heart and I...
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Early Childhood Educator Available For Various Babysitting Needs

Maynard, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
I am an energetic, reliable, and passionate early-childhood educator with 25+ years paid experience in the field, and have 3 teenage children of my own. My favorite activities to do with children are exploring the outdoors, playing games (both indoor and out!), reading, cooking and crafts. I am able to assist with homework,...

Branwen C. says "Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my son, now 4,...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Auburn, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Years of experience caring for children of various ages. From newborn to preteen, special needs experience as well. I love arts and crafts/ creativity. Comfortable with up to 3 children at a time, pets, housekeeping, transport needs. CPR/ first aid certified. I look forward to hearing from you!

Christian D. says "Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to stay home a...

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Ayer, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Alena, I am 24 years old! Something fun about me is I love my dog, farm animals and the outdoors. I adore shaping the minds of young children and watching them explore/learn. Fun things I like to do while babysitting/nannying are crafts, explore outside, read books etc. I've worked at a daycare, and been a nanny for...

Donna C. says "Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we couldn't be more...

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Aletha D.

Aletha is an amazing caregiver! I cannot say enough positive things about her. She has been working with our family for over a year and my...

- Branwen C.

Jen G.

Jen is wonderful. I will totally have her watch my 4 month old twins when I finally decide to go back to work. Unfortunately, I decided to...

- Christian D.

Alena H.

Alena occasionally babysits my two children when we have date nights and she the kids and us love her! She helps out tremendously and we...

- Donna C.

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