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Laurie M.


Clinton, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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Christella J.


West Haven, CT

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Christella. I graduated from Nassau Community College with my associate in Liberal arts. I have 9 years of experience working as a home health Aide and one year working as a nursing assistant. I used to work on the tracheostomy floor and I had patients with tube feeding, thickening, and all types of diet plus kosher....
Christella can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christella was as wonderful as I had expected she'd be from our first call. I was looking for someone who was intelligent, strong, intuitive, hard working and kind and she was all of those things and more. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their loved...

Reginald R.

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Sarah S.


Branford, CT

$20-30/hr

Elder Care - Respect, Integrity, Support

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm transitioning from working a 9-5 as a program manager and horticultural therapist for the Horticultural Society of New York. Prior to that I managed homes living and working with adults with developmental disabilities. I have a decade of experience providing hands on support and care for a wide variety of physical and...
Sarah can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, respite care
5.0
"After major surgery and because of a disability, I hired Sarah regularly to help with a myriad of tasks. She has been remarkable, and I look forward to her company. She is generously kind and caring, capable and punctual. I have come to depend upon her, and her...

Maggie M.

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Penny L.


Branford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

4.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/HHA/senior care companion since 2001. I have taken care of clients with all kinds of disabilities. I do all the tasks of daily living or to the needs of each client such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and dispensing medication toileting light cooking laundry shopping Dr appts. Whatever needs to be...
Penny can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Penny came only twice to fill in for my other caregiver. Very capable."

Donna G.

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
5.0
"Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is...

Lili K.

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified

Hello, Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Silvana, I'm 45 years old, I'm from Colombia, I work in Peruvian restaurant, I have off Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday I can work 10 to 4, I need extra money because I want to go to school, I like older people, dogs, kids, people with disabilities, I am good person, caring, lovely, compassionate etc. I...
5.0
"Silvana is very reliable and has done a great job with my mother who has dimentia. She is a great help and I highly recommend her"

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."

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Michael M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$30-50/hr9 yrs exp

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and previewed projects. His support of my daughter’s academics were invaluable and made the difference in preparing her...

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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Pct

As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
5.0
"She was very caring and loving with my mom. She went above and beyond. She gave showers daily and cooked very nice meals. My mom wouldn't eat for anybody but as soon as Ikami came to work she would start smiling and eat every meal Ikami cooked."

Taheeah B.

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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr10 yrs exp

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...

Anna B.

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Barbara P.


East Haven, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Disabilities Worker

I am a retired 2021 DDS Developmental Ct Disabilities Worker 2 of over 35 years. I have extensive experience with the Developmentally Challenged . I enjoy working with individuals with special needs. I find it rewarding and love making a positive difference in their lives. Guaranteed Care With A Loving Heart.
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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Theresa is a joy to have as an employee. She is always on time and a very hard worker. Theresa is a reliable and very good at what she does. She knows her work and goes above and beyond."

Emma N.

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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...
5.0
"Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

Nichole M.

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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language
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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...

Wilfried T.

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
Linda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"I am recovering from a neurological disease that left me with diminished use of my hands and arms and of the ability to walk. I require assistance bathing and dressing. My husband has spinal stenosis and requires similar care. We previously relied on a...

James S.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Durham, CT

Christella J.

5.0

Christella was as wonderful as I had expected she'd be from our first call. I was looking for someone who was intelligent, strong, intuitive, hard working and kind and she was all of those things and more. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their loved one.

- Reginald R.

Sarah S.

5.0

After major surgery and because of a disability, I hired Sarah regularly to help with a myriad of tasks. She has been remarkable, and I look forward to her company. She is generously kind and caring, capable and punctual. I have come to depend upon her, and her presence is a joy.

- Maggie M.

Penny L.

5.0

Penny is very reliable, trustworthy, and responsible. She is very compassionate when it comes to caring for her clients. Thank you so much Penny for all your help!

- Allison M.

Linda G.

5.0

Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is punctual, reliable, does more than asked...

- Lili K.

Chelsea R.

4.0

Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet.

- Jennifer S.

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