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Rachel O.

Townsend, MA

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$15/hr
I've cared for people most my life; my gram, mom when sick, and elderly woman who was the mom of a teacher I worked with. I'm reliable, caring, hardworking. If your loved one needs someone who will care for them, clean for them, cook, and be a friend I can do that.
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Townsend, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
a dedicated and compassionate special needs caretaker with 10 years of hands-on experience supporting individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and developmental needs. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments, focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and overall well-being for those in their...
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Fun Caregiver

Townsend, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi families! I'm a caregiver of more than 10 years as I have kids of my own one of whom is special needs/handicapped. I am CNA certified as of 2017 and CPR/BLS certified for infants and adults. I am more than able to help with household duties along with grocery shopping, running errands, pick up and drop offs, etc. I love...
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Townsend, MA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
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Hi families! I'm a caregiver of more than 10 years as I have kids of my own, one of whom is special needs/handicapped. I am CNA certified as of 2017 and CPR/BLS certified for infants and adults. I also have years working with dementia and long term patients. I am more than able to help with household duties along with grocery...
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Greenville, NH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Katie. My current nanny contract ends in December since they are starting daycare. I am looking for a new family to start with in early 2026. I'm currently pregnant so I'm looking for a family who would be okay with me taking the baby with me. I have been working with children professionally for over 8...

Serena A. says "Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she can. She is a...

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Special Needs Child Care/Nanny

Hollis, NH

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
All my children have come to me with special needs. Some of their needs were prematurity, drug addiction at birth, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities such as AIDS, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. I have been passionate for over 25 years working in this field as these children bring such joy and are so loving...

Paula W. says "Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her"

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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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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
Dementia
visiting nurse
respite care
hospice services
personal care
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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Granny-Nanny - Experienced Childcare Provider

Hollis, NH

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
For the past 25+ years I have been a certified Foster/Adoptive parent for children with special needs - ranging from mental retardation, cerebral palsy, AIDS, as well as fostering newborn drug addicted, premature, etc. Caring for children is my reason for being. I have adopted the last 7 foster-kids and they are now young...

Aimee L. says "Allie has been the most amazing caregiver for our son (and dog - they both love her). She not only does a great job caring for him, she also invests time...

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Ayer, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Pepperell, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi name is Michele , I have 20+ years of experience working with children and special needs children. I've worked with a wide variety of ages from infants - school age . I am currently off for the summer and looking for a job until I return to working in the fall . I'm hard working , reliable and love to help to children learn...
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Part-time Or Full Time Care Giver

Ayer, MA

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
I currently work with special needs children transporting them to and from school. I also have personal experience with children with mental illnesses, having to distribute medications to children. Being with children with learning disabilities and need a little extra help and caring for.
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Special Skills For Special Needs

Ayer, MA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
I have been working with children with varying personalities and abilities since I was a sunday school teaching assistant at the age of 14. I have worked with children with ADD, ADHD ASD, etc in various capacities. My passion inspired me to become a speech therapist in a special education setting. I specialize in Social...
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Ayer, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as happy, fun, loving I've been working with children in my job for over 25yrs. They call me the baby whisper at work. Children are a joy to be around, you never know what they might say. My children are all grown and I have free time on my hands. Well kinda, I do have 3 dogs. And going to school...
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Greenville, NH

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! My name is Katie. I'm studying Child and Family Studies at FSU , when I graduate I will go to grad school at BU for Child Life and Family Services with a goal of working as a Child Life specialist at Boston Children's Hospital! Pre-COVID I taught for a before and after school kindergarten program and I worked in a K-2...
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Fitchburg, MA

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$19/hr
Hello! I have a 9-year-old son who has autism and am looking for a opportunity I would enjoy while he is at school. I was a stay at home mom with him until a few yrs ago and then began working with seniors w physical and mental disabilities in an assisted living home. Robin
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Fitchburg, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have a 4-month-old daughter and I'm looking to help a family out with their everyday tasks. I have 14 nieces and nephews ranging from 7 years old to newborn. I took care of a special needs wheelchair bound boy since I was 15 years old and I would love to help a few hours a day! Reliable SUV transportation for school pick...
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Nurse Renee

Lunenburg, MA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Registered nurse with over 10 years providing patient care and case coordination for adults, young adults, and teens. I specialize in the areas of developmental disability and behavioral/mental health. As a nurse I have worked in many different settings. Most recently I have been working with teens and young adults. I am...
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Enthusiastic, Caring And Patient.

Fitchburg, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am licensed mental health counselor and I have worked in the field for 10 years. I find joy in being with and getting to know people both children and adults. Through my education and work experience, I have learned about the specific needs of different groups of people. I have learned techniques for teaching skills so that...
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Katie E.

Katie is incredibly trustworthy, responsible, and professional. She's an excellent teammate and collaborator, always helping out where she...

- Serena A.

Alexandra M.

Very kind, attentive, cares deeply for people she watches over, I cannot imagine what I would of done without her

- Paula W.

Kelley H.

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

- Jonathan H.

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