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Alina L.

EEC-Licensed Director | 8+ Years Experience | Trusted, Reliable Care

Worcester, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Alina, an EEC-licensed daycare director with 8+ years of experience in early childhood education. I spent 5-6 years as a classroom teacher before stepping into my current director role over the past 3 years. I have experience caring for children from birth to age 8 and have taken specific college courses in behavior...
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Special Needs Experience Care Giver

Westminster, MA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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
grocery shopping
carpooling
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
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
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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Licensed Nurse Available Part Time

Westminster, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have recent experience with autistic teenagers and disabled youth. I have 30 years experience as a Licensed Nurse caring for all ages. I presently care for an autistic teenager. I have been caregiver to disabled people of all ages. I love my work and the people I care for. I am highly skilled, mature and compassionate.
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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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$25/hr
30 years experience
I have worked with emotionally disturbed children for 10 years and presently am working for a family with a young child. 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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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Nanny Part-Time

Worcester, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...

Stacey F. says "Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always...

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Worcester, MA

4.5(0)
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$16/hr
My 2 oldest children have Tourette's. I have 2 good friends that are different degrees of autism that I reacted with often before COVID. I I would bring bowling or mini golfing and dance with . The other loved dancing and coloring but has little communication skills.
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Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Visiting nurse
respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...

Claudia S. says "I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she...

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Part-time Caregiver/RN Available

Shirley, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...

Jonathan H. says "Kelley has been my home health nurse over 3 years and has proven to be a reliable, hardworking and compassionate worker. Aside from her medical duties...

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Hopkinton, MA

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there, I was a Nanny for many years prior to working with the School Systems as a Special Needs Educator. Later working in corporate america as a marketing manager. Unfortunately I was laid off and as most are aware the market is very soft with very few worthwhile positions. With that said; as a mother myself and a mature...

Catherine S. says "Rachel worked with us for about a year. She was always helpful, flexible, and great with the kids. She took them places, and helped us in other ways...

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Experienced Caregiver Seeking Employment

Oakham, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Kate! I have experience in nannying and babysitting including spending a year working full time as the nanny to a newborn. I am currently seeking part time hours. My schedule is flexible. I have over 10 years of experience in caregiving, including five years with children and four years working with individuals and...

Crystal R. says "Kate is such a wonderful caregiver to our son. She's very knowledgeable about child development and skilled in working with him (he is 9 months). He took...

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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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