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Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
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I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
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Hi! My name is Joely and I'm 20. I'm a local college student and I have my own car. I love kids and have experience with them from my siblings (one of which is special needs) and other babysitting jobs! Feel free to contact me!
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This past year I worked as a 1 on 1 paraprofessional for a child with special needs. I physically assisted with many needs as well as assisted with academic work and it was something I was very passionate about. Working with this student gave me a different outlook on life and allowed me to realize that caring for children with...
Isabella U.
Northampton, MA
$40/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Isabella (they/she), I'm A Hampshire College Graduate.
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Im currently a para educator at a Northampton elementary school working in first grade. Last year I was working in kindergarten. I'm experienced in working with children with autism, but open to working with any children.
Samantha H.
Florence, MA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
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hello, i'm sam. i'm a mother of 2 myself but prior to becoming a mom I would always help friends that had kids. I have been hands on in some school rooms as well. I have hands on experience with special needs. I am a very patient and empathetic person. I love being able to help care for kids
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I am a trained ABA therapist, special needs paraprofessional, and former family daycare provider, as well as an experienced mother of three teenage boys. Non-smoker. Comfortable with pets. Able to cook, clean, run errands. CPR and First Aid certified. Senior care experience as primary caregiver to elderly mother in law, as well...
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I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Licensed Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 12 years and recently became licensed as a Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont. I have worked with...
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"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two...
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Isabelle B.
Amherst, MA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I'm a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying Comparative Literature. I've taken coursework in Child Development and am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French. My experience with childcare is in babysitting, tutoring, and special needs childcare. As a result, I'm level-headed, patient, fun, and a great...
Emma P.
Williamsburg, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Recently Retired Professional Looking For Part Time Caregiving Position
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I retired in February, 2023 after working for over 17 years as a librarian and over 15 years in human services. My experience includes working in institutional settings for children with special needs, and many years in group homes for develpmentally delayed adults. As a librarian I have developed and run many activities for...
Paulina A.
Northampton, MA
$18-28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Energetic, Structured & Reliable Sitter And Special Needs Caretaker! :) Full Or Part Time
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I have been working with families for over 7 years! Currently I work as an artist, & a Grant Writer for a nonprofit. Before this, I worked at Camp Starfish, a camp for children with disabilities, for 3 years. My positions included Lead Specialist, Administrator in the girl's village, & Director of Operations. I've also worked as...
Rachel B.
Northampton, MA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I'm new to the area and looking for part-time nanny/babysitting opportunities. I have 10+ years of experience caring for kids of all ages (as well as special needs) and I am patient, warm, and energetic.
Georgia H.
Amherst, MA
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have been working with kids for about six years now. I have worked with all ages, children with special needs, and learning disabilities.
I'm also currently employed at Northampton Athletic Club as a childcare provider which has given me experience working with larger groups of children at a time.
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Hi my name is Isabelle and I am a rising sophomore at UMass Amherst studying Public Health with minors in sociology and Environmental Science. I was a co-founder of the Best Buddies chapter at Mansfield High School and a member of the Boltwood Project at my college. I am really passionate about disabilities awareness and...
Karen P.
Northampton, MA
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Positive Sitter With The Goal To Leave A Smile On Your Children's Face At RThe End Of The Day!
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Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. I'm currently a pediatric dental assistant student. I have plenty of references, am fully vaccinated,...
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Hello, my name is Karen, I have spent most of my life caring for children of all ages from 3 months-12-year-olds as well as children with special needs and other neurodivergent children. I have always provided safe care, entertainment, meals if desired, and most special requests, among other things. Im currently a Pediatric...
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My work started off walking children from the Autism unit to their buses, from there I took care of one ASD individual for 6 years from age 6-13. After that I was in an inclusion classroom setting for 1 year with children ages 3-5. I also majored in Psychology in college with a focus on ABA.
Rachel L.
Amherst, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked and volunteered with children of all ages (up to 17) with varying degrees of abilities. I would love to lend a family in need of extra help whenever I can!
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Hi! My name is Jenna and I am a senior psychology major at UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to find my passion for working with kids at 13 years old, and have jumped at every opportunity to both teach and learn from kiddos ever since. I have been a camp counselor with 3-10-year-olds for five years, a swim instructor to...
Autumn M.
Northampton, MA
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I have a lot of experience working with special needs children, including nonverbal autistic kids. I spent years caring for my siblings who were diagnosed with autism, and then spent six months working as a paraprofessional for a severe developmental needs room at an elementary school before I left to pursue work here due to my...
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Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm an artist, and lover of children and animals. I graduated from Smith College in May 2020 with a degree in film and media studies.
I believe that the greatest benefit of private child care is having someone who can actively engage with your child and cater to their specific interest and learning styles. As...
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