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Gabriela C.

Stoneham, MA

from: $17/hr

2 years experience

Hi! I am 24 years old, currently in graduate school at Northeastern University. I earned my bachelors degree (s) in criminal justice . Aside from my educational pursuits, I have years of experience caring for individuals with special needs / abilities. My sister was diagnosed with high functioning autism, and therefore I have...

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Muhammed L.

Stoneham, MA

from: $30/hr

3 years experience

empathetic, compassionate, reliable I like caring for people with special needs because I find it rewarding to help create a space where everyone feels seen valued and capable . it's about building connections fostering independence and making life a little easier for someone who may face more challanges I started caring...

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Jackie T.

Seeking Part-time Job

Stoneham, MA

from: $25/hr

Hi! I am seeking a part-time job as I am pursing a degree in psychology. I take all of my classes online so I am very flexible.

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Samantha F.

Part-Time Care Giver

Stoneham, MA

from: $10/hr

5 years experience

I have worked for a family with two handicapped children for 3 years. I have babysat since I was 14 years old.

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Gabriela C.

Experienced Nanny Available

Stoneham, MA

from: $10/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Light cleaning

travel

craft assistance

meal prep

My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old career nanny! I have nannied for over 6 years; as a live-in nanny, a daytime nanny for multiple children and as a PCA for a toddler with limited abilities. I have worked with children ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have worked with multiple children with special needs &...

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Delanie L.

Stoneham, MA

from: $25/hr

5 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

I have experience regularly baby-sitting up to 2 children at a time, ranging from toddlers to middle school aged. I am a mom to a son with special needs and have also taught students with disabilities, so I am very understanding and comfortable working with such children.

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Rachel B.

Stoneham, MA

from: $28/hr

7 years experience

Craft assistance

light cleaning

Hi! My name is Rachel. I have 9 years of experience working with children. I have experience working as a nanny and have spent the last 7 years working within the public school system. I have experience working with children with special needs through my work in the public school system. I am currently a graduate student and...

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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

Errands

hospice services

light cleaning

dementia

companionship

+ 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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Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Charlestown, MA

5.0(0)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

I have been working in the special education field for 12 years. I started working as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic school at 18. I ran my own classroom at 22. I have a Masters Degree and a wide range of experience. I'm young, energetic and looking to work with families who need my support. I am able to provide child care,...

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Patty S.

Wakefield, MA

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Light cleaning

swimming supervision

craft assistance

meal prep

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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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

6 years experience

I have had a passion for working with students with special needs since I was very young. I'm high school I worked in the special needs classroom 2 periods a day, babysat for a boy with autism and a girl with Down syndrome, and was a provider through the state of Ohio my senior year of high school

Sue M. says "Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We have a special needs...

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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

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

craft assistance

carpooling

meal prep

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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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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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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Merrily L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salem, MA

5.0(1)

from: $15/hr

3 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Caring for those with any type of special needs is a passion of mine and has been my whole life. I was introduced to those with special needs almost immediately in my life as my brother whose only 13 months younger than me was diagnosed at an early age with Autism. Through the years I have volunteer in many activities such as...

Michelle P. says "Very pleasant, engaged with my daughter very well, followed my instructions, acclimated well to surrounding, calming presence about her"

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Maryellen B.

North Reading, MA

5.0(1)

from: $35/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 4 families in your area

Light cleaning

swimming supervision

travel

craft assistance

carpooling

+ 1 more

Hi, my name is Maryellen and I'm a teacher/nanny with many years of experience. I have two adult children. I was born and raised in upstate NY. I was passionate about childhood education early on. I have been a children's skating instructor, swim instructor for special needs and summer kids, preschool teacher, day care provider,...

Marina G. says "Maryellen was wonderful. Our 6 months old bonded with her right away and did not cry once throughout the day. We struggle with day naps but somehow...

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Kristin T.

Helpful Understanding Home Aid

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)

from: $58/hr

5 years experience

I am passionate about helping those around me and making life a little easier in some way. In order to achieve this, a patient must be equipped with knowledge, support, and guidance throughout the entirety of their health care. Communication, intention, and execution throughout an integral health team is vital when navigating a...

Kelly O. says "Kristin has such an upbeat personality with enough compassion to go around. She also arrived to our home on time, with a smile on her face. Never worried...

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Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

In 2009 I began volunteering at in the Art department at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities. I immediately realized that this was something I wanted to continue doing. Since then I have worked at several day-hab facilities, including one which focused on teaching art to adults with behavioral challenges. I...

Sara F. says "Sarah came to watch my children once. They absolutely loved her! She entertained them the whole night and despite being allowed to have a movie night, I...

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Emily F.

Special Needs Provider

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)

from: $10/hr

3 years experience

I have worked with children with special needs for 5 years. I was a therapeutic support staff worker for two children at a camp. I helped with social skills and integrating them with their peers. I was a lead teacher at a school with children with ASD (autism) and other behavior disorders in a school setting. I have experience...

Ann H. says "Emily has been a great employee. She is wonderful in her interactions with children and the children really like her.She is responsible and always on time....

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Sylvia B.

Waltham, MA

5.0(0)

from: $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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Alicia N.

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...

- Diana O.

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.

Erin M.

Look No More! You Won't Be Disappointed! Erin is truly a model caregiver. She provides outstanding care for those with special needs! We...

- Sue M.

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Gabriela C.

Muhammed L.

Jackie T.

Seeking Part-time Job

Samantha F.

Part-Time Care Giver

Gabriela C.

Experienced Nanny Available

Delanie L.

Rachel B.

Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Justine J.

Experienced Special Education Teacher With Masters Degree Available Full Time

Patty S.

Erin M.

Nicole C.

Experienced And Knowledgeable Tutor

Mislene D.

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

Cherylann S.

Merrily L.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Maryellen B.

Kristin T.

Helpful Understanding Home Aid

Sarah P.

Care For All Ages And All Abilities, Tutoring Offered, Part Time

Emily F.

Special Needs Provider

Sylvia B.

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

Alicia N.

Patty S.

Erin M.

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