Rachel S.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 10 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Southborough, MA 01772
- 18 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Rachel
- Speaks English
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi, my name is Rachel! I'm a 24-year-old graduate student with over ten years of experience in childcare! I'm working towards my clinical mental health counseling and dance/movement therapy license. I have a semester-changing schedule but look forward to working part-time for a family throughout my studies. More About Me: I started my babysitting business at the age of fourteen and have worked for over ten different families since then! I have cared for children as young as six months and as old as twelve. I love working with children of all ages but have specific expertise with younger-aged kiddos between one to five years! During my teen years, I also worked at several different camps as a counselor, usually overseeing 15-20 children at a time. In undergrad, I completed two internships with non-profits that worked with children and was hired at one right after graduation! I spent the next Read more two years working in a school for the deaf and blind. My students also had severe to profound disabilities and medical conditions. I'm very comfortable and experienced working with children/adults who have disabilities and willing to discuss my qualifications should they arise! I love to create art, dance around, read, and engage children in play! I've been told I'm a patient and nurturing care provider who always creates a safe space for children to learn and grow. Please feel free to reach out with any questions...I hope I'm the right fit for your family!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 08/07/2020
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- Before and after school care availability
Oz F.
4/7/2021
Rachel is great. Very energetic and so much fun with our 9 year-old. We are happy to have her on board.
Experience
Willing to care for 3 children per sitting
$20-$23/hr
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Swaddling
- Feeding
- Changing
- Bathing
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Cerebral Palsy
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dwarfism
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Dance/Movement Therapy
Currently attending Lesley University
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling