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Bridget M.
Dedham, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Special education teacher, tutor and swim instructor. I have 5 years of teaching experience, and 10+ of tutoring and teaching swim lessons. I have a masters in special education and am Red Cross Certified Lifeguard.
5.0
"She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again."
Reviewed by Grazia D.
5.0
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Currently Available ONLY for Overnight Care
Career Nanny & Mom of 4.
Currently Available PT as a Night Nanny.
Need help sleep training? - I can help!
I'm a Mom of 4 beautiful children 12 years old and under, including twins! I have been a professional Nanny for 25 years. I am a Certified Night Nanny. I am CPR and...
5.0
"Wish I could give Karna 10/5 stars! Best sitter my son has ever had. She’s communicative, reliable, kind, and engaging. She took care of my son regularly from 3 months old to 3 years. Not only did I ever have a...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."
Reviewed by Diana O.
Eli T.
Boston, MA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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I currently work with disabled adults at Perkins. I am very proud of and experienced in working with any disabled people.
Alma M.
Winchester, MA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Bilingual, Loving, Fun And Dependable Professional Nanny
5.0
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Hello, I'm Alma! I'm a kind, compassionate, and caring person born and raised in Panama. As the oldest of my siblings, caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. My professional child care experience expands across all age groups (from newborns to teenagers), including kids with special needs. I have worked in a variety...
5.0
"Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she...
Reviewed by Cristina D.
5.0
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I love kids and animals and have years experience with both. I have special needs care experience and am willing to work with special needs kids as well. I love arts and crafts as well as sports to do with the older kiddos. I love just hanging out with the younger kiddos watching them hit their milestones.
5.0
"Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I...
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5.0
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I have worked for 5 years with children with autism as an ABA therapist and then as a clinical supervisor. I have experience with children aged 2 -21 with special needs. I am currently completing my PhD in ABA in the Fenway area.
5.0
"Prompt, attentive, great with our 4yo!"
Reviewed by John P.
5.0
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Caring for those with special needs is absolutely what I am most passionate about. I have a bachelors in moderate special education PreK-8 and a masters in Severe Special Education. I currently work in Malden MA as a special education teacher. I work with individuals with a range of special needs. I have worked with children as...
David W.
Brookline, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
27 Y.O. Middle School Teacher Searching For A Summer Nannying Position
5.0
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-I love working with kids and I am seeking a nannying position during summer vacation
-Nannied a 6-month-old and 5-year-old in Summer 2021
-Teach History and Religion in the Waltham and Brighton communities the previous 4 years since college graduation
-Received my Bachelor's from BC in May 2017 majoring in History and...
5.0
"Dave was our nanny over the summer of 2021 for our two children, aged 4 months and 5 years at the time. He was able to seamlessly integrate into our daily lives, working with us to keep the baby on his...
Reviewed by Maura H.
Erin M.
Boston, MA
$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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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
5.0
"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 daughter and our family has known Erin since high...
Reviewed by Sue M.
5.0
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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 has been babysitting our two young boys regularly for about a year now. She's very responsible, caring, and reliable. Our family absolutely loves her!!"
Reviewed by Jen T.
Ivone R.
Everett, MA
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
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I already took care of children from 2 months to 10 years.
Plus I do have experience with children with special needs.
5.0
"Ivone took wonderful care of our son from the time he was a baby to when he was a toddler. She was very loving, affectionate and patient. She also had great energy for keeping up with our active little boy! She...
Reviewed by Katie E.
5.0
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Hi all! My name is Emily and I moved to the South End to pursue my education to become a genetic counselor. I have babysat children of all ages since I was in middle school. During my college years, I counseled socially and emotionally challenged elementary students and this past year I was a special needs educator for middle...
5.0
"Emily is a lovely person. She's prompt, trustworthy, and reliable. She's had a lot of experience with caring for others across a large age range and with many different needs. She loves children and is super...
Reviewed by Jenna M.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Mattea. I am 25 years old! I am energetic, fun, and love helping children learn and grow!
I have worked with kids for over 10 years! I was a preschool teacher for three years and was passionate about encouraging my students in their creativity. I have worked with children with special needs as well and love to...
5.0
"Mattea is an overall gem of a babysitter. The kids love hanging out with her and she is really good about bedtimes and any other parental rules. We also knew her as a preschool teacher and she was great in that...
Reviewed by Yashoda D.
5.0
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Hi! I'm an experienced nanny, seeking occasional babysitting of infants. I have a wide range of experience including as a nanny with infants and toddlers, in infant and toddler daycare, and after school programs, but my main specialty is infants. My most recent positions include working with infants (4 - 13 mos, 6 - 14 mos, 5 -...
5.0
"Jackie has watched our daughter for over a year now, from the time she was 5 months old. She has helped our daughter grow from a young infant into a curious, very happy toddler. Jackie cared for our daughter...
Reviewed by Callie P.
5.0
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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.
Leighanna S.
Cambridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! I am currently a student at The University of Tampa and am majoring in elementary education. Within our curriculum is training on how to accommodate for children with special needs of all kinds. I have a passion for learning about, teaching, and befriending children of all backgrounds and abilities. I previously worked as...
3.6
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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
Miranda M.
Allston, MA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there! As a former teacher at the New England Center for Children, I have a love and a passion for working with children of all backgrounds. I am currently applying to MSW programs around New England, and looking for 30-40hour/week employment to save up while I submit applications. I would consider myself a bubbly, caring,...
5.0
"Miranda is not only an altruistic individual but also a great communicator. She is skilled in comprising, diffusing sensitive situations, and being patient with others. Her years of experience in special needs...
Reviewed by John M.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 our pets were doing. She was very caring and responsive...
Reviewed by Alysia M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Newton, MA
Bridget M.
5.0
She watched my teen with special needs for an evening, we were very pleased and happy with her services. Very good in communication, she text me back right away. I will definitely hire her again.
- Grazia D.
Karna H.
5.0
Karna has been our daily afternoon nanny for the past 3 months for our two boys ages 9 and 4. She is truly wonderful with them. She prepares their snacks, comes up with fun and engaging activities for them to do, and is very easy to communicate with. She has a ton of childcare experience and we...
- Care member
Alicia N.
5.0
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 recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Alma M.
5.0
Alma helped us care for our daughter from about 1 to 1.5 years old. We ended up moving from the city which is why we couldn't keep Alma on as our nanny. It was so clear after we met Alma in person that she was the right fit for our family. Our daughter was seriously mesmerized when Alma sang a...
- Cristina D.
Margery D.
5.0
Meg came right on time, kept our four year old son busy and entertained for about four hours in the afternoon and early evening, and fed him dinner. She was very responsive to my message checking on him which I appreciated! I highly recommend Meg as a great babysitter!
- Care member
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