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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wellesley Hills, MA

The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Wellesley Hills, MA

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Cheryl T.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care

5.0

(1)

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My part time hours are negotiable per hr (3 hr shift minimum). I recently updated my adult & pediatric First Aid/AED/CPR qualifications through the Red Cross. I was a church nursery teacher on Sunday morning, (7 years), mental health worker in social skills program (autistic spectrum disorder), summer treatment program counselor...
5.0
"Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her...

Reviewed by Michael T.

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Cathryn L.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full or Part Time Babysitter Available

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Hello prospective families! My name is Caiti and I was born and raised in Wellesley, MA. I moved to Austin in 2021 where I worked in crisis mental health but have recently returned to the Boston area and am seeking a nanny/house assistant/babysitting job. I've babysat for countless families over the last 15 years and was a...
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Alanna S.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$40-60/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Available Full Time

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Career nanny with 20+ years experience. Background includes working extensively with newborn-age 4. Experience with twins, multiples, high/special needs. Strong history of long term employment in varied households. Works well alongside stay at home/work from home parents. Enjoy working with coworkers, past experience includes...
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Sarah R.


Sudbury, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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10+ years of experience in childcare, professional and private. Excelling in all age ranges, from newborn to teenager. Well versed in many facets, homework help, arts & crafts specialties, social emotional learning, gross-motor play, special needs experience, transportation, home management and organization, meal prep, CPR &...
5.0
"Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!"

Reviewed by Brigid D.

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Liam M.


Cambridge, MA

$16-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caretaker With Experience In Special Needs Care

5.0

(1)

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I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a former ABA therapist I worked in special education school
5.0
"Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework....

Reviewed by Yelena K.

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Antoinette C.


Westwood, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children. I Have A Lot Of Experience With Children And Special Needs Children. I Pet Sit Too.

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children for years and specialize in children with behavioral, autism, learning disabilities, social and emotional. I'm also a mom of four. Im a grandmother of 3. I also graduated from Everest Institute with a degree in Medical Assisting. I am a hardworking, goal oriented person who will settle for nothing...
5.0
"Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an...

Reviewed by Bob D.

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Susanne B.


Westwood, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Companion/ Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hello, I work as a companion to female seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and stroke recovery in their homes or in assisted living and occasionally in hospice. I can help with making light meals and snacks and help with laundry in addition to helping a person with her activity of daily living skills and interests. My career was...
5.0
"Susanne is an extraordinary caregiver. Anyone fortunate enough to be offered her services should take them without hesitation. She is kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive and simply the best of the best....

Reviewed by Deanne S.

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Maria C.


Brighton, MA

$25-28/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Maria and I am 26, and I am a private childcare worker based out of Boston, MA. I am first and foremost dedicated to providing any child in my care with a safe, comfortable, fun, and enriching environment. I have 9 years of extensive early childhood care experience. I have worked with all age groups but the...
5.0
"Maria is a joy to work with! We are so incredibly grateful for her patience and understanding through all the ups and down of Covid. She is kind and fun and the kids are always happy to see her. She worked for...

Reviewed by Daniel W.

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Kathleen H.


Norwood, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, House Manager, Babysitter, Pet Sitter & House Sitter

4.0

(4)

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My name is Kate. I'm 42 years old and live in Norwood, MA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old for children of all ages and needs, from infants to early teens. I've been working as a professional nanny and babysitter for over 12 years now. I have also worked for a center with children and adults with special needs. I...
5.0
"Kate is awesome with our daughter. She is very reliable, she works with us on our sometimes crazy schedule and she also helps around the house too! We're so glad we found her."

Reviewed by Erin C.

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Denia C.


Roxbury, MA

$65/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced With Children And Adults With Special Need. I Am A Share Living Provider

5.0

(1)

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Greetings, I have an extensive and variety work experience with children and adults with special needs. My background is in the medical field. I have had the opportunity to work at major hospitals: BMC, Mass General, Dana Farber Cancer Inst., Children's Hospital and Brigham & Womens. I know the importance of care and patience...
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Lesley F.


Brighton, MA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Kind Babysitter Available!

5.0

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My name is Lesley. I am available to babysit on an as-needed basis. For 5 years, I worked as an assistant teacher for special needs students in an elementary school. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids of all ages in their homes or in a professional daycare setting. I'm CPR and First Aid trained with plenty...
5.0
"Lesley was one of the very first people outside of family to babysit our infant son. She was so reassuring and incredibly professional. Upon speaking to Lesley I was immediately confident that her expertise...

Reviewed by Helene J.

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Athena Z.


Watertown, MA

$15-25/hr

Student Clinician In Graduate School For Speech Language Pathology

5.0

(1)

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I am currently a graduate student in Boston studying to become a licensed speech language pathologist. My interests include working with children and students with a variety of delays/disorders such as Autism, Down Syndrome, and other developmental, cognitive and/or intellectual disabilities.
5.0
"Works well with special needs children, has good teaching skills. I am planning on using her as often as I can."

Reviewed by Peter G.

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Sara M.


Framingham, MA

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Hello My Friends:)

5.0

(2)

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I have 10+ years of experience with children of all ages, including kids with special needs. Fully vaccinated
5.0
"Sara is personable and kind, and my whole family liked her. She is both friendly and professional, and she responded to all my (considerable) messages. I'm glad we've met Sara, and we would definitely hire her...

Reviewed by Robert A.

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of Mentally Ill Son

5.0

(1)

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Mom with years of advocacy for and care of a mentally ill child offers expertise and assistance. I am PATIENT and Kind. Let's talk.
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Katie K.


West Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are...

Reviewed by Ashley D.

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Victoria M.


Framingham, MA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Career Nanny

5.0

(7)

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Hello, I am 24 years old and have 9 years of childcare, 6 years as a Daycare assistant and 3 years as a full time nanny. I am currently Montessori and RIE certified with CPR/First Aid/AED training. Knowledgeable in Early Childhood development. Experience with special needs/learning disabilities/mentally disabled children. I have...
5.0
"Torrie started with us when our sons were 4 months old and almost three, caring primarily for our youngest son while our eldest is in school. During this past 13 months, she has provided a supportive, nurturing...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sylvia B.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Ashley B.


Mattapan, MA

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(2)

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Hi families! My name is Ashley. I have worked about every kind of childcare position; from special needs care, to infants, overnight/travel care, house manager, and a friend to the parents. You need it I am on it! I worked as a mother's helper from ages 9-11 years old and then began babysitting at the age of 12. I have extensive...
5.0
"Ashley babysat our son during the summer of 2020, and you never would have known that we were in the middle of a pandemic --- they were always having so much fun! Ashley's super creative, and she leaned into...

Reviewed by Blake S.

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Nicole C.


Somerville, MA

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable

3.6

(9)

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I have experience with twins, add/adhd, and special needs. I have experience also with children 5 months old and up. Also available short notice!
5.0
"We hired Nicole to watch my elderly mom with dementia and she was nothing short of amazing! She was always a few minutes early and had the patients of a saint. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting...

Reviewed by Care member

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Mislene D.


Watertown, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Dedicated Healthcare Professional Who Loves Helping Others.

5.0

(1)

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I have spent the past three years pursuing my passion to help others. I have completed a Home Health Aide Program and Nurse Aide Training Program and hope to use these skills to better the lives of my clients. I am proficient in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
5.0
"Mislene is an amazing Caregiver...She cared for my adult severely handicapped sister Elizabeth...She gave her the most thorough and loving care. Elizabeth loves her. I HIGHLY recommend Mislene for all your...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wellesley Hills, MA

Cheryl T.

5.0

Cheryl assists me in house sitting as needed, while I'm away from my home in Wellesley. I feel reassured that my pet and home are always safe and in good hands with her. I would recommend Cheryl based on her trustworthiness, affection for pets, attention to detail and communication skills.

- Michael T.

Sarah R.

5.0

Sarah did a fabulous job watching my 3 young boys. She kept them busy and having fun, and oversaw mealtime. When we need a babysitter in the future we will definitely ask her to come back!

- Brigid D.

Liam M.

5.0

Liam helped us immensely with after school care for our two sons, who were in 2nd and 4th grade at the time. He picked the boys up from school, supervised an after school snack/meal, helped with homework. Several times when we asked Liam to stay later, dinner and bedtime were also smooth and timely....

- Yelena K.

Antoinette C.

5.0

Loving kind and affectionate woman . Extremely dedicated and versed in her skill set. She goes above and beyond what’s expected and asked of her. I would highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for an amzing person to take care of there loved one she is loving caring and treats you like her...

- Bob D.

Susanne B.

5.0

Susanne has decades of expertise, and is a patient, focused, well-educated and talented care giver. She helped our family during a difficult situation, with 2 elderly parents each dealing with their own health challenges. Susanne provided comprehensive summaries after her visits via email, and...

- Larry E.

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