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Nathasha H.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
Hello Family! I'm experienced caring for multiple children different ages, with me, your loves ones receive excellent care in a loving, safe & nurturing environment for them to thrive. Ensuring their safety & physical & emotional well-being. I'm professional, organized, multitasker, discreet, respectful, focused,...

Rachel And Numa P. says "We hired Natasha on two separate occasions - once for a date night to watch our 1-year-old daughter, and a second time to watch both of our...

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Daïna C.

Career "Live-In" Family Assistant And Nanny

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Daïna. have been a Nanny, Personal Assistant, Babysitter, Family Assistant, Tutor, and Caregiver. I also have experience with infants and their special needs, and with helping children with learning challenges. I have been around children for as long as I can remember. I have been a career family...

Kim S. says "She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others."

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Ashley B.

Full/Part Time Nanny

Melrose, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for 13+ years in a variety of roles, including assistant dance instructor, children's counselor at recreational programs, lead infant teacher in a childcare center, and most recently as a full-time nanny. I completed coursework in child growth and development, children with special needs, child...

Katie S. says "My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my girls the whole...

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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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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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Sarah Beth W.

Recent College Graduate - Home For The Summer!

Lexington, MA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have 5 years of experience babysitting children aged 3 months to 18 years. I just recently graduated college with a degree in early childhood education and human development. I am comfortable with pets!
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Clare O.

Babysitter/Nanny/Child-care Provider

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have extensive experience with kids of any and all ages. I have nannied for multiple families with infants/children below 12 months, assisted with transport of kids for after-school activities, and worked with many special...

Cassidy D. says "Clare babysat for us while we vacationed in NYC. She was a pleasure and we would be happy to use her anytime we come to town"

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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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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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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
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Visitacion B.

Everett, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a graduate nurse and I have vast experience caring for those with special needs, especially kids with disabilities. For 30 years I worked as a nurse, as a caregiver, and a nanny and a medical assistant. I worked in private homes, hospitals (children's and adults) and in a clinic setting and also in skilled facilities. I...
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Rick P.

Experienced Special Needs Direct Support Caregiver

Wilmington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I work in a Direct Support role for adults with disabilities and have experience as a Skills Trainer for adolescents and young adults with ASD and other developmental and intellectual disabilities through the DESE/DDS program. I also have Family Support case management experience in a DDS contracted Family Support Center.

Tricia S. says "Rick has worked with my son many times. He is very dependable, and my son really enjoys his company! I hired Rick to take my son out into the community,...

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Kimberly A.

Salem, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working in the child care field for 30 years. mostly I have worked in day care centers with all ages. I also was a nanny for families with multiply age children and have cared for twins and children with special needs. I love being with kids, they are what makes life great. Having three of my own I know, they are my...

Barbara G. says "Kim has been my babysitter for over 10 years. We met Kim when she worked in a daycare center and then she took my 2 children on after the daycare closed....

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Chloe K.

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, families! My name is Chloe, and I am a nanny with 2 years of experience in providing exceptional childcare. In addition, I have worked as a special needs substitute teacher and while obtaining a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology I worked as a personal care assistant for two disabled individuals (physical and cognitive)....

Care Member says "Chloe is my top choice!! an amazing and dependable babysitter!! My two kids ages 5 and 6 have loved nothing more than for her being around to help out...

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Paul M.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
transportation
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA. I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...

Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...

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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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Shannon G.

Pediatric RN

Malden, MA

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! I am a Pediatric RN with 4 years of experience on an infant/toddler step down critical care unit. I have experience in: -prematurity -tracheostomies -ng tubes -G tubes -J tubes -central lines -changing -feeding -PN and lipids -ostomies -OEIS -spit fistulas -Straight catheterization -foleys -injections -all...
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Maria V.

Experienced Caretaker

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Maria, and I am 24 years old. I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in education. I have 5+ years of caretaking and babysitting experience, working with numerous families directly and through agencies. Particularly, I have extensive work experience caring for individuals living with physical and...

Alysia M. says "Maria took care of our elderly dog and new adopted cat. She knew more about how to take care of our cat then we did. She also gave us an update on how...

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Robert H.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been working with families, helping to raise their children for close to 20 years now. I focus on engaging children in many activities and developing lasting relationships. I enjoy my work with children and take great pride in it. I am a fan of outdoor activities and I am familiar with many places to bring children for...

Lucille P. says "Robert is an extraordinary caretaker. He has a great range of creative and positive interpersonal skills, essential for caring for our son, whose is...

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Ana M.

Hey

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Ana , Certificate as a Medical assistant and First Aid and CPR with over five years of experience , also over 5 years nannying/babysitting children from the ages of two weeks to 12 years old, including kids with special needs . I cared for a child for many years and had many positive outcomes and learned many...

Chizoba U. says "Ana was with us for a few months and helped care for our 3 girls under 6 years old. She was very patient with our kids and helped ensure their needs were...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.12/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Wakefield, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Nathasha H.

We hired Natasha on two separate occasions - once for a date night to watch our 1-year-old daughter, and a second time to watch both of our...

- Rachel And Numa P.

Daïna C.

She is kind and gracious and everyone likes her. She is always concerned about others.

- Kim S.

Ashley B.

My daughters (2 years & 6 months) love when Ashley comes to babysit. Ashley always has fun activities planned and is focused 100% on my...

- Katie S.

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