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Katie L.


Westbrook, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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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...
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Cindy B.


Windham, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
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Daniel W.


Jewett City, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.

My name is Dan. I've been supporting people with mental and physical needs since 1998. I have cared for people in group homes, day programs and private care. I have supported people who are highly involved as far as medical and people who have had considerable behavior issues. I have experience cooking meals following dietary...
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"Dan works part-time for us as a Life Coach for my adult son with Down Syndrome. Dan is largely responsible for after work activities with him. Dan takes my son to Special Olympics practices, and he also encourages my son to maintain fitness by going on hikes,...

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Tina G.


Willimantic, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
Tina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have many years experience as a nurse aide and caregiver. I've worked with all different kinds of special needs patients. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I'm also a mother of 5 :).
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Kathryn N.


Old Saybrook, CT

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Lacy A.


Jewett City, CT

$17-21/hr

Friendly Disposition

I work at an Elementary with special needs students. I can be prepared for whatever mood they may have with hopes it may change. I am very kind and caring and take pride in doing a good job with any employment I have had.
Lacy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Cassie M.


Pawcatuck, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

51yr mature, caring, responsible woman with experience (part time, on -off) for over 25 yrs in the elderly care/ companionship/ PCA field, looking for PT work with seniors/special needs folks, overnight or a weekend day shift preferred. Most recently I care for my elderly parents, 1 with dementia who's recently been placed in a...
Cassie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sonya O.


Pawcatuck, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced care giver with elder care, individuals with dementia and special needs. I am certified in CPR, AED, FIRST AID, PMT and am privy to medication administration . I have extensive expierience with developmentally disabled individuals as well.
Sonya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands
I have several years experience working in a behavioral classroom with students on the spectrum. I have completed my masters in Elementary Education and have a passion for working in this field.
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Cassie M.


Pawcatuck, CT

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

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Wilson T.


Jewett City, CT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy Companion

Recently retired. I find helping people very gratifying. I have been married for 20 years and have two grown children that no longer need my constant supervision. I am bilingual and speak fluent Portuguese. I am reliable and friendly. I Worked 6 years at Caring Community where I took care of special needs clients. Some of my...
Wilson can also help with: Dementia, respite care
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Kelly G.


Mystic, CT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education K-12 Teacher Available For Part-time Caregiving

Special education teacher for the last 2 years in an elementary school setting. Worked with high need students as well as specific learning disabilities. Have experience working with children of all ages.
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Eleanor J.


Stonington, CT

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for many years in Long Term Care and Rehab. The past eight years. I have been working in Homecare with children with severe cognitive and physical disabilities.
Eleanor can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Raina R.


Groton, CT

$16-22/hr2 yrs exp

Cabin Councilor

I have 2-3 years of professional experience with people who have disabilities through a special needs camp called horizons, along with life experiences with family members who have down's syndrome and autism. I care deeply about people and would love help as much as I can :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as funny , optimistic, positive I like caring for seniors because I enjoy working with people in general. I'm looking for a job that keeps me busy and surrounded with good people. I started caring for seniors when I was 18 I'm now 33 In my spare time, I like to be outside hiking or camping,...
Tiana can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Alyssa K.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr

Paraprofessional

I've been working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for the past year and have grown to love working with children with special needs. I've learned how complex yet intelligent they are and have made amazing progress with them throughout the year. I work on self help skills (potty training, bathing, hair brushing...
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Dina A.


Colchester, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time. 20 Years Of Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am responsible, and reliable. A nurturer by heart. I give one hundred percent in anything I do. Certified in Dementia, Alzheimer's, and End of Life. Proficient in providing exceptional in home support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, or other challenges. Certified Home Health Aide for 30+ years. Medication...
Dina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Keri G.


Jewett City, CT

$26-37/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have been working with special needs for a few years now and I love it. They can make any bad day so much better. I feel I give my clients my full, undivided attention, then we have a special bond. I'm caring, loving, and do anything it takes to make my clients have a better and fun-filled day.
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Michael B.


Groton, CT

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced CNA/HHA

Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to having been a behavioral...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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