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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westford, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Westford, MA
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I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
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"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's...
Reviewed by Michael L.
Sheila M.
Westford, MA
$16-21/hr
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I am a positive and caring person, I am 21 and from Westford MA. I go to UML and going for my masters in the fall. I have worked with special needs children through my church for the past 6 years.
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I am a Patient, Kind, Caring and Compassionate Caregiver for children or adults. I recently worked 25-32 hours a week for over 3 years for a woman who had Posterior Cortical Atrophy- a rare type of Alzheimer's. I was her companion, personal cook and baker, helped her exercise, have relaxation time and run light errands. I...
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My background is rich with experience in caring for seniors in several capacities. I have been a program director in an assisted living community for over 12 years. This position offered me the chance to spend long hours with seniors in a social setting. It also required dealing with many different temperaments. I am quite...
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I'm a mother of 4 adult children of my own. I have many, many years of experience with children of all ages and developmental levels. ( infant-up) I have extensive experience with children/adults with special needs autism/behavioral challenges/IEP/504 plans. I have a technical degree in culinary arts with certifications in...
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Marina W.
Westford, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring And Enthusiastic Pet sitter, Dogwalker, And Babysitter Looking For Work!
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Hello! My name is Marina and I'm a recent college graduate looking for work as a pet-sitter, dogwalker, and babysitter. I love working with kids and pets and have over 10 years of experience pet-sitting and babysitting for family, friends, and professional clients. As a babysitter/nanny, I have worked with children of various...
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Hello! My name is Keri and I am 31 years old. I am currently a full time nanny Monday-Thursday for a 7-month-old baby. I am looking for a family to help out on Fridays as well as for occasional date nights!
I have over 10 years of experience working with infants-school aged children. I have worked as a nanny, toddler/preschool...
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"Keri is an absolutely exceptional caregiver. From day one, she has been thoughtful, kind and professional, always bringing great energy to her job and coming up creative new activities to entertain both our...
Reviewed by Erin C.
Aaliyah S.
Chelmsford, MA
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello everyone,
I am a online college student who loves to travel, read and listen to music
I've been nannying and babysitting for 5+ years and I love it so much! I really enjoy watching the kids learn and contributing to their growth. I love doing fun activities both inside and outside! I love:
- crafts
-puzzles
-creating...
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"That she is very dependable and is a very good person"
Reviewed by Alexis S.
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Very experienced with special needs individuals. Currently part timing with special needs persons for the last 3 years. I am very passionate with them, active with them in various activities, and fulfilling their individual rights as they appreciate and acknowledge my presence all the time I am with them.
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Hi, my name is Blair! I have 5 years of professional experience providing care for ages 12 months-10 years old. I have experience and am comfortable caring for up to 4 children at a time. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I am compassionate, creative, and genuinely love working with kids of all...
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"My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter...
Reviewed by Ciara B.
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I'm a mother of two teenage boys, that have asthma and food allergies.
During my time of raising them we have meet the challenges of those special needs successfully. They have learned how to live a full life with their medical issues.
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"I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving...
Reviewed by Adriana G.
Pamela T.
Lowell, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Social Worker Experienced In Care For Children With Medical And Behavioral Diagnoses
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Hello, my name is Pamela, and I have worked with multiple number of diagnoses and families. Over the years I have worked with a different number of individuals with anxiety, rare diagnoses, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other behavioral issues.
I have experience with over 15 years working in the mental health field....
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"Pam was asked to assist with my 9 year old child with ADHD and my 10 year old medically complex son. Pam was confident, reliable, and caring. She is also pleasant to be around and very kind with a youthful...
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I have cared for many children with special needs. I have the compassion, and a genuine ability to nurture and care for people with these needs. I'm currently in a program at North Shore College working towards an Associate's degree.
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Hello, my name is Kathy, I have a job that I truly enjoy! I am starting my 9th year working in a classroom with early, elementary students with various learning and physical challenges. *(Autism, CVI, Down Syndrome, Global learning delays, Cerebral Palsy, seizure disorders, feeding tubes, just to li, non verbal, feeding issuesst...
Tori S.
Billerica, MA
$18-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Tori I have about 4 years of experience and am CPR certified. I believe a babysitter plays a really important role in a child's life which is why I try to be fun but also aid them in learning and life skills. I have experience with watching kids one on one, multiple siblings and also have experience with special...
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"Tori did a great job watching my two daughters, 5 & 8. I will hire her again."
Reviewed by Kevin O.
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Hi, I'm Sierra!
I am a special education teacher whom has a masters degree in early childhood and am also working on my severe disabilities degree! I currently work as a severe special needs teacher for a school that focuses primarily on kids with Autism. I absolutely love teaching and can't picture myself working in any other...
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"Sierra was a blessing for our family. She worked for us over the summer of 2017 for about two months, and was very professional and dependable.
She was very punctual, and arrived to work early every single...
Reviewed by Henry E.
Mackenzie W.
Billerica, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi there! Looking after kids is something I am very passionate about. I have been babysitting since I was 13, getting experience with infants to high schoolers. I am a 1-on-1 transitional aid at a special needs school in Massachusetts and work there part time. I am responsible and caring, I enjoy outdoor activities and crafts, I...
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"Mackenzie was awesome with our 1 year old. She was with us for almost 6 months on a regular basis. She was flexible and thorough on asking questions. She always followed instructions well. Our son adored her...
Reviewed by Heather L.
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Hello dear family! I have over 5 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old.
Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...
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"Wonderful Babysitter! My children are in love with Letícia! Attentive and affectionate always, I never had any problems with her taking care of my children"
Reviewed by Care member
Jennifer L.
North Billerica, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Caregiver/ Preschool Teacher/ Nanny/House Manager
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My Professional experience includes nannying and house managing full time for the previous head of the an independent international boarding school in Rabun Gap Georgia for 9 years. l also nannied for 1 other head and 2 other administrators on Rabun Gap Nacoochee campus over a 10 year span. I have been working with newborn to...
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"Jennifer did a great job for us. She came on at the last minute after another sitter canceled on us. She handled the infants excellently. Each from a different family at my daughter's wedding.
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Reviewed by Diana O.
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I have worked of range of Age Groups and have experience with children with special needs. Love to be outdoors and playing games and sports
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westford, MA
Lisa L.
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We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle. We love Lisa- you will too!
- Bonnie O.
Keri D.
5.0
Keri is an absolutely exceptional caregiver. From day one, she has been thoughtful, kind and professional, always bringing great energy to her job and coming up creative new activities to entertain both our infant and toddler. Our kids warmed to her immediately, the two year old asking "when will...
- Erin C.
Aaliyah S.
5.0
That she is very dependable and is a very good person
- Alexis S.
Blair S.
5.0
My husband and I can fully vouch for and recommend Blair for your babysitting needs. We needed a sitter for our 14 month old daughter while we were attending a full weekend of wedding festivities. My daughter doesn't do well with separation but she seemed to take an instant liking to Blair which...
- Ciara B.
Heike G.
5.0
I've known Heike for 20 years now and she's always been someone I can go to for helpful advice, especially when it comes to child rearing. She is is an amazing parent, not at all a pushover but still loving and fun. She is the type of mom who's not afraid of projects with her kids, like making...
- Adriana G.
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