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Sally H.

Professional LPN Seeks Caregiver Position For Child With Special Needs

West Newton, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Sally and I was a practicing LPN Nurse/Caregiver for 20 years. Over my professional career I worked with children, the elderly, psychiatric and mentally disturbed adolescent and adult patients. I had a focus on patient's needs, medication/prescription distribution and providing comfort and quality care. With the...
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Colleen M.

Nanny/Household Manager Available

West Newton, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I love being able to brighten someone's day whether it is reading them a book, playing in the yard or helping them learn to tie a shoe, make some cookies and etc. Please contact me if you are interested.
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Prudence A.

Open Availability All Summer!

West Newton, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Prudence and I am a college Junior. I have been babysitting for multiple families on and off for many years. I have primarily worked with children ages 1-12, including those with special needs. I have a driver's license and a lot of energy and would love to help out in any way I can!
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Sarah H.

Part Time Babysitter/nanny

West Newton, MA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Sarah, I'm 20, almost 21 years old, a Junior in college at Umass Dartmouth, studying psychology. I have about 4 years experience in childcare, as well as pet sitting. I have experience taking care of children of many ages, as well as children with special needs, mostly children with Autism Spectrum disorders. The...
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Jacirah F.

Caregiver/Tutor Available

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've always had a passion for working with children, I have over 6 years experience in childcare including working in daycare centers, teaching preschool, and being a full time nanny. I worked as an assistant teacher for over 3 years, earning my CPR and First Aid certifications through them. Working as a floater in daycares made...

Nicole C. says "Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a consistent...

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Nancy D.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi Everyone, my name is Nancy and here is a Bio of what I have to offer, I will keep it short. I have been taking care of children for over 20 years. Typical and Special needs. I can help out with almost anything. I love cooking and baking, I have lots of energy if needed, for those high energy children. I was a recreation...

Liza H. says "Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt very confident in...

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Katie K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Cambridge. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity in college, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and family members for years. I have been a nanny...

Ashley D. says "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...

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Leah H.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am a speech language pathologist and I'm looking for some date night/weekend babysitting opportunities as well as pet sitting and dog walking. I live in Beacon Hill and don't have a car, but I'd be happy to take public transportation or walk anywhere within a reasonable distance. I'm usually home from work M-F by...

Michael M. says "I cannot say enough good things about Leah as a person and as a nanny. Our daughter M adores Leah and is constantly asking for her when she is not...

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Denzil P.

Passionate Caregiver And Father

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a proud father to a 24-year-old son who served 4 years in the US Navy, and attended public schools and was in the special education strand in elementary school. My son, Jajuan is currently a college student in Tokyo. I bring my experiences as a parent to my role as a passionate educator/childcare giver. I believe that I am...

Karen B. says "Denzil is the most caring, accommodating and helpful caregiver we have had for our adult son with CP, who has mobility issues. Denzil is always friendly,...

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Kaitlin S.

Babysitter

Wayland, MA

4.5(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
A little bit about myself. I'm 28 years old. 10+ years experience. Background working in Public Education Pre-K through 5th grade, special education (para/aid), after school programing, summer camps, nursery programing, and private care. Associates Degree and ECE Certificate I have training in CPR and First Aid, Concussion...

Katie W. says "Kaitlin is wonderful with my infant twins. She interacts with them and keeps them busy. She is also great with my two year old daughter who sees her before...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Erin M.

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
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$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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Alexandra K.

Vaccinated Summer Nanny

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with 7 years, 30+ families & 75+ kids worth of experience. As a Wellesley College student I have taken classes in neuroscience & anthropology-preparing me for all backgrounds & developmental abilities-& medical school one day! I am both CPR certified & have worked as an EMT for 2 years responding to 911...

Care Member says "She was great! The kids had so much fun with her and was even asking if she was coming back the next day. Very polite and punctual. Would definitely...

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Hannah M.

Babysitter

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have so much experience with special needs children. I have volunteered in special needs classrooms for five years, volunteered as a day camp counselor for two years at a special needs camp and worked as a camp counselor at a special needs summer camp for six summers. I have experience with many special needs, such as Autism,...

Jenna V. says "Hannah worked for us a few months. We have a six-year-old with Autism who is home schooled. Her basic responsibilities were doing assignments (assigned by...

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Jillian B.

Part-time Nanny/ Babysitter

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. Not only have I cared for neighbors children, but I also have 4 nephews and 2 nieces who I have also cared for (now ranging from 5 months to 18 years old). I also have a younger sister (four years younger than me) who is special needs who I have been caring for my entire life. I...

Brandy M. says "Jilian is currently providing child care and assistance with remote learning for my son. She is wonderful and we are happy to have her."

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Emily A.

Energetic Teacher On Summer Break!

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Science teacher in Douglas, MA with experience as an EMT and PCA for 3+ years. Looking forward to connecting!

Katrina F. says "Emily knows just how to handle my special needs young adult when he is upset. She's great with de-escalating the challenging family situations that occur...

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Judith B.

Dorchester, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
9 years experience
I'm a teacher for 8 years and a mom and I'm a residential counselor for baycove human services, I love taking good care of others.
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Kenia C.

Nanny

Roslindale, MA

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Experienced, Nurturing and Safety-Focused Nanny I am a warm, dependable professional nanny and mother of four with 10 years of childcare experience. I have cared for children from 3 months old through the school-age years, providing attentive care in safe, nurturing, and well-organized environments. CPR and First Aid certified,...

Care Member says "We had Kenia full time from when our baby was 4mo until he was 20mo. Our son is now 2.5 yo and we still get Kenia's help intermittently. We don't know...

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Mary P.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I'm a semi-retired child psychotherapist available part-time (before 2:30 & after 6:30, M-F except T; some availability on weekends). I have cared for both typically and atypically developing children in their homes and in daycare settings, including children with varying degrees of autism, children with emotional/behavioral...
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Denzil P.

Caring And Committed Caregiver And Babysitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I provide tutoring and babysitting services to special needs students, after school and on weekends. I also provide PCA support to adults with spinal chord injury or have cerebral palsy. I also have a 26-year-old son - a US Navy veteran - who is currently away in college. I'm caring, patient and diligent.

Alysia A. says "Denzil was among the best caregivers we ever worked with to help with our severely autistic son. Denzil is warm, open, and energetic. He would take our...

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  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of November 2026

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Jacirah F.

Jacirah is very nice and friendly. My child was immediately comfortable with her and I felt at ease, I would definitely be using her as a...

- Nicole C.

Nancy D.

Nancy is a super responsible, caring and fun babysitter who understands 'boy energy'. My sons enjoyed spending time with Nancy. I felt...

- Liza H.

Katie K.

Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and...

- Ashley D.

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