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Dorina G.

South Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Dorina, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with a passion for nurturing children, seniors, and pets. As a mom of four kiddos between ages 4months and 10 yrs, I understand the unique needs of each age group. I have a background in caregiving, having provided compassionate support for hospice patients until their...

Jon F. says "Dorina was very punctual and pleasant. She listened to our requests and had experience in working babysitting a 1 and 5 year old. We will use her again...

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Holyoke, MA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Emma, I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages with all different needs. I have been the caretaker for older children with special needs, watched a child from her infancy into her toddler years, been a nanny to an infant and a 3-year-old, and cared for school aged children 7-9. As a graduate...

Oceana S. says "Emma has been watching my daughter since she was an infant and is one of the only sitters that pays attention to all the rules and quirks of my daughter....

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Friendly, Energetic Sitter

Chicopee, MA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Steffanie and I have 2 years of experience as a special needs paraprofessional in the school system working with elementary and middle school aged children. I also have experience as a mental health counselor where I cared for children by providing fun, creative games to learn and play as well as always made sure...
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Chicopee, MA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for as a caregiver. With five years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I am passionate about promoting their well-being and independence. As a Licensed Nursing Assistant , I provide mobility exercises, bathing and grooming, dressing, running errands, light...
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Chicopee, MA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a recent college grad with years of early education and chilcare experience! I am currently employed as a Behavior Technician, and have experience working with children who special needs and ASD. I enjoy working with animals as well! Pets are not an issue :) I'm looking for a job that has good communication with...
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Ludlow, MA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I have worked with kids for 2 years as a camp and after school program counselor. I have a teaching degree for English secondary Edu. And can speak several languages (Portuguese and French) and studying a few more (Korean and ASL). I currently work with adults with special needs and disabilities.
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Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Chicopee, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a stay at home mom with over a decade of childcare experience, including nannying for infants and toddlers as well as older children; I have worked with children with varying types and degrees of special needs, and I have tutored in math, ESL, and literature. I was an EMT for 3 years prior to the birth of my daughter and...
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Wilbraham, MA

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Serving other people with humility and compassion to bring positive impacts on their lives is my core value.
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Springfield, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Michaela, I am 26 years old, I have done on and off nannying jobs since I was 15 years old. I am a single mother myself. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I currently with special needs and autistic children. I have a valid license and I drive a SUV.
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I Have Many Years Of Childcare Experience And Would Love To Get A Chance To Work For You.

Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Courtney and I am a grad student at Springfield College. I'm getting my double masters in counseling and Art therapy and plan on working with kids in play therapy. I have been watching kids for 10 years. Anywhere between babysitting nannying and even just taking kids to and from school. I've watched kids from...
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Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I have worked with special needs children most of my life. I had therapeutic foster children for many years and recently I did shared living with a handicapped woman. I worked as a special ed tutor for three years in an area school.
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Gilbertville, MA

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$23/hr
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Brittany and I bring over 12 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, reliable care for seniors, children, and individuals with special needs. I am both BSL and COR certified, ensuring I meet the highest standards of safety, communication, and care. I pride myself on being personable, dependable, and...
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Companion/Homemaker

Indian Orchard, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Medical Assistant/Receptionist Experienced in providing quality patient care. Skilled in phlebotomy, OB/GYN, geriatrics & pediatric care. Able to learn new tasks and concepts quickly and efficiently. Certified in CPR/First aid. Bilingual in English/Spanish. SKILLS Vital signs Electrocardiogram Sterilization techniques Patient...
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ASL Fluent And Licensed As A SLPA In MA

Chicopee, MA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (aka Speech and Hearing Sciences) with a minor in special education. I am fluent in American Sign Language and speak Spanish at a conversational level. I am licensed as a speech language pathologists assistant In...
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Chicopee, MA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi there! I'm an experienced and creative babysitter who loves arts and crafts, meal times, and of course child care! I have experience in caring for children with special needs, multiple children at once, and pets as well. I've helped raise my younger siblings since I was young and just got into professional childcare about...
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West Springfield, MA

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$26/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have nannied for 5 years full time and now I currently nanny Part time on Tuesdays and bartend at night. I'm also in school for x ray but looking to find family's for date nights or as needed and pet sitting. I've worked in group homes with special needs in the past for 6 years so I have CPR and first aid training. I'm 29 and...
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Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays

Southampton, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am 27 years old and I live in Southampton. I own my own car and I have been driving since I was 16 with a clean driving record. I have a lot of experience baby sitting and living with children as well as working in early childhood education. My mother is a foster parents so I have grown up caring for others. Including...
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Benny

Greenfield, MA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an artist, childcare provider, and camp counselor with 10 years of experience teaching and working with children of all ages. I'm currently looking for full time opportunities. My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to help them explore and learn and creatively express themselves. As a babysitter I pride...
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Part Time Nanny Available

Florence, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been a preschool teacher, an early intervention specialist, an art teacher, a child photographer and most importantly the mother to my two children who are now teenagers. They are both in school now, and I am looking for a nanny position. I LOVE children, especially babies and toddlers and little's. I have experience with...
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Indian Orchard, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Medication administration, cooking, helping people with their ADLs and ISP goals, supporting families with incontinence changing and also those with special needs. I'd describe my personality as compassionate in care given , loving , respectful, and supportive. I like caring for seniors because l enjoy helping people and...
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