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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Roxbury, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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My name is Julia. I have 10 years of experience taking care of children (all ages and also with special needs - TDAH). Additionally, I'm CPR and First Aid certified. I have bachelor's degree, speak English, Portuguese and Spanish. I don't drink or smoke. I'm pet friendly, strong driver/swimmer.
5.0
"Julia was very quick to respond to my last minute post. Bonus: My 2.5 & 5 yr old had a wonderful time with her!
Will definitely be booking her for future opportunities. "
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Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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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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For the past 10+ years I have worked for a non-profit company in their residential department for adults with intellectual and developmental delay. I am fist aid, CPR, and Massachusetts MAP certified as well as trained in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI). I am trained in safe transfers as well as transfer aids (slide...
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Experience in 1 on 1 care/ as well as providing ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism from ages 4-10.
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I am a clinical psychology major who is intending to attend graduate school and become a therapist specializing in mood/anxiety disorders. I have experience with certain psychological needs and programs specialized to these needs. Although I don't have hands-on experience with ASD, I am well educated in the disorder(s) and am a...
Gloria D.
West Roxbury, MA
$10-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experience Babysitter Available Two or Three Days a Week.
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I worked for an Early Intervention Program for seven years as a teacher assistant working with children with special needs, working with them on play therapy, art projects , reading books, etc. I have been a babysitter for almost two years for two wonderful families watching two kids ages 1, 2 and 4. I also have kids of my...
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Luebertha D.
West Roxbury, MA
$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I work for a private school that deals with special needs children. Right now I work one on one with a student who is handicapped. She is in a wheelchair and I have been at this job for 5 years. I feel that you can learn some much from them. I enjoy being in theire presence.
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Audrey K.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! I am a 23-year-old registered nurse about to begin my first full time RN job in November. I have worked with special needs children and adults. I volunteered weekly for two years at The Bridge Center and also have experience taking care of two developmentally delayed children.
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I am a 23-year-old registered nurse starting my first full-time RN job in November. I have been babysitting for about 10 years and I have experience with all age groups as well as special needs children. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I enjoy watching children of all ages!
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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
"Alicia did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was...
Reviewed by Christopher D.
4.6
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I have been a babysitter since I was 13 years old. I have watched children from infancy to 14 years of age including special needs. I have been a nanny for a 2-year-old. I have also been in a nanny share with newborns 2 weeks apart. I also nannied for twin 3-month-olds and 3-year-old. I am fun, caring, energetic, loving and...
5.0
"Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest...
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Hello! My name is Clare. I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember over the last 10 years, and have a ton of experience with kids of any and all ages, including infants, as well as with special needs children and kids with various other disabilities.
I love pets so am totally comfortable with any pets you have at...
5.0
"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"
Reviewed by Cassidy D.
David W.
Brookline, MA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
27 Y.O. Middle School Teacher Searching For A Summer Nannying Position
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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.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Imoni! I've always enjoyed working with kids and have 10 years of childcare experience that expands across all age groups (including families of multiples and individuals with special needs). I have a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and currently work at a pediatric therapy clinic. I'm seeking occasional...
5.0
"Kids love her, very reliable, dependable and helpful!"
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Sarah A.
Weston, MA
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello families! I have an extensive background working with young children, and I am an Early Childhood and Special Needs education major at Syracuse University. I have babysat for several years, worked at a summer camp for two years, worked at a preschool for a semester, as well as volunteered at a special needs horseback...
5.0
"Sarah is a sweetheart of a person whom the kids gravitate to. She has watched my two nieces (ages 4 and 7) on a variety of occasions and was a pleasure to work with. As a special education and middle school...
Reviewed by Amanda C.
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Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have a ton of experience with kids considering I am a teacher. I also have a ton of experience with special needs children! I am willing to get things done if need be and provide safety and care for your children. I am very easy to contact as I have my phone on me everywhere I go in case of...
5.0
"She is great with kids, extremely personable, careful, and attentive. Stephanie will make sure everything is taken care of and go over the top to ensure her care is the always the best."
Reviewed by Sam R.
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Hi there! I'm Alexis. I am a 26-year-old graduate student from Grand Valley State University for Social Work. I am new to the Boston area and seeking my next great opportunity with a wonderful family. Having younger brothers, my caregiving started at a young age. I have education on early childhood development and family...
5.0
"Alexis is very friendly and is a good communicator. She always arrives on time and is very dependable. We hired her to provide care for our special needs son and she has been wonderful. We would highly...
Reviewed by Erin L.
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Hello! My name is Olivia and I am currently a special education Kindergarten teacher in the Waltham Public Schools. I have a license in both moderate special needs Prek-8 and a masters in severe special needs, all levels. I have extensive experience nannying and I feel very confident when working and looking after...
5.0
"We have LOVED having Olivia! She is very helpful in making our kids feel welcomed. She constantly tries new things to help a kid feel comfortable when they are crying and can calm them down. She truly has an...
Reviewed by Ashlee H.
5.0
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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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Hello, my name is Kristen. I am 28 years old and have worked with children for 12 years. I am a certified MA teacher for Prek to 2nd grade, as well as EEC certified as a Lead Infant, Toddler, and Preschool teacher. I worked in daycare for 4 years with children aged 6 months to 5 years old. I then worked in a preschool with...
5.0
"Kristen was my son’s nanny for the summer of 2022, he was 3 yrs old then. We were very happy with her. She was very punctual, she was always on time and did things exactly by the time she promised she would....
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Roxbury, MA
Julia P.
5.0
Thanks to her regular family being out of town on vacation, Julia was able to swoop in and save us when our babysitter canceled on us at the last minute while we were in town for a trade show. Julia took our girls to museums and parks, prepped and fed them lunch, and got our 2 year old down for a...
- Emily G.
Katie K.
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 so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we move. We could not recommend Katie...
- Ashley D.
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.
Kayla M.
5.0
Kayla has far exceeded our expectations as a nanny of our three children! She has been working for us for 3 years, and has become part of the family. She started when our twins were 6 months old and our oldest was 2 years old. She was like superwoman with 3 kids under 3! Now the twins are 3 years...
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Clare O.
5.0
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
- Cassidy D.
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