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Special needs child care in Meriden, CT

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Christopher G.


Woodbridge, CT

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T! My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious...

Norm S.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Sarah S.


Branford, CT

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Special Needs

For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.
5.0
"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily...

erin B.

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Dustina A.


Ansonia, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."

Gladys S.

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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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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Christine O.


Hamden, CT

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

Long Time Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs Children

Hello! I'm Christine, a 28-year-old looking to babysit on Friday's as I work a job Monday-Thursday regularly. I have been a babysitter for people throughout my neighborhood for many years. Throughout high school I would work as a camp counselor during my summers, one year being with 5-year-olds and another with 13-year-olds, so...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Kimberly M.


New Haven, CT

$17-45/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have worked in the school system with special needs for the past 7 years. I have specialized training with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Reading Comprehension Issues, Down's Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety disorders, Tourettes, Seizure Disorders,...
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Meghan W.


East Hampton, CT

$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

I am a very caring and passionate caregiver who has experience working with varying types of special needs. I've recently moved to GA from CT where I worked as a foster care case manager for child with medically-complex diagnoses. These including disorders such as: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosome Disorders, Seizure Disorders,...
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Jamie G.


Hamden, CT

$25-40/hr

Certified Special Education Teacher

I'm a special education teacher in the New Haven area looking to aid in homeschooling and tutoring as well as childcare. I have bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Biology from Boston University and a master degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Columbia University. I am currently employed at...
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Latasha P.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

At Home Mom/ Sitter Provider

Caring for those can be a challenging but rewarding experience knowing that you are able to help them live an normal life as much as possible. With a daily routine of outdoors and physical activities along well balanced diet meals and personal care can help their day go very well. Just a friendly warm smile giving companionship...
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Rosilyn D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am a graduate from Connecticut Training Center in East Hartford, CT and performed my clinical phase of my training at Alexandria Manor. During this Patient Care Associate program I have studied Nurse Aide techniques, Phlebotomy, EKG, Home Health, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Medical Terminology, CPR, and First Aid Certification....
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Shinice S.


Waterbury, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Shinice! I'm 18 years old and currently in college for my BA, majoring in criminology. I use to work at a Sportswear company and at a daycare. Unfortunately wasn't able to work with my school schedule and the daycare was only for summers. I attend school Mon-Thurs from 9am-1 p.m. I'm available any time after...
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Carolyn C.


Wethersfield, CT

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Worked In The Care Giving Field For Over 30 Years As A Recreational Therapist/class Mgr

I have a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, and I have worked in the field with special needs adults and children for over 30 yrs. I managed and taught in a special needs classroom for 3 yrs. before pursuing my area of preference of Recreation Therapy. I have experience w autistic children and adults DDS and a...
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Sandra D.


Branford, CT

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm cheerful, capable, responsible, loyal, dedicated and reliable. I worked as a caregiver for 15 years. I like to take care of old people, you learn so much from them
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Brittney U.


Newington, CT

$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant/babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of a 2-year-old boy who is the love of my life. My background is in social work(I have my MSW). But since having my son my passion is in nature education and fostering children's unique abilities in line with their development. I have experience in public schools, group homes and have worked directly with...
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Sara U.


New Haven, CT

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Job

Hi, I am a growing mother to my beautiful daughter one is four months and one 3-12. Before being a mother, I worked the Board of Education for several years as a behavior therapist. I am more than happy to provide references. I Always like to come to work with a smile on my face! No matter how bad my days might be I always put...
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Rachel H.


Wolcott, CT

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a registered behavior technician and I work at a school that provides applied behavior analysis procedures to kids diagnosed with autism. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids and about 1 year of experience working with special needs 1:1 as a behavior technician.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Meriden, CT

Christopher G.

5.0

Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with him in the home.

- Carol A.

Sam O.

5.0

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children.

- Nichole L.

Sandra W.

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 work.

- Anna B.

Sarah S.

5.0

We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily medicines and brought in our...

- erin B.

Dustina A.

5.0

Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker.

- Gladys S.

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